Whistle Binkie's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Edinburgh's Monday-night free open mic at 4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL — Old Town basement, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots, late licence to 1am.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Whistle Binkie's
4-6 South Bridge
Old Town
Edinburgh EH1 1LL
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Whistle Binkie's has been Edinburgh's late-night live music institution since 1994 — open every night until 3am. The Monday open mic runs from 8pm well into the small hours, giving acts an unusually flexible slot.
~5 hours, ~25 acts at 10 minutes. The crowd builds through the night; early acts play to a dozen, late acts to a packed cellar.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in only — late additions sometimes accommodated.
Getting there
4-6 South Bridge, EH1 1LL. 8 minutes from Waverley Station. Most central buses pass within 200m.
The venue
Old Town stone-walled cellar, low ceilings, candlelit. 18+. Capacity ~100. Late licence to 3am. Bar food limited; come for the music.
Part of the Edinburgh live music scene.
Find Whistle Binkie's
4-6 South Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1LL