The Flower Pot at 25 Tavistock Street (MK40 2RB) is one of the three oldest pubs in Bedford and a proudly traditional, family-run house specialising in real ales and single malt whiskies. Thoroughly refurbished during the Covid period to bring in more light, it keeps a beer garden, real fire, dog-friendly bar and free WiFi. Live music is the heart of the place and it's always free: there's a jam night every Thursday, live acts every Friday and special acts on the occasional Saturday, with a regular gig diary listed on Lemonrock. The kitchen runs a comprehensive menu including an all-day breakfast and homemade soup made fresh daily.
Bedford · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
The Flower Pot Open Mic
Bedford open mic at The Flower Pot — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Flower Pot
Tavistock StreetGetting there
The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock St,
Tavistock Street, Bedford MK40 2RB
Tavistock Street, Bedford MK40 2RB
The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Tavistock Street, BedfordAbout the night
The Flower Pot is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bedford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock St, Bedford MK40 2RB.
Photos
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The Flower Pot at 25 Tavistock Street (MK40 2RB) is one of the three oldest pubs in Bedford and a proudly traditional, family-run house specialising in real ales and single malt whiskies. Thoroughly refurbished during the Covid period to bring in more light, it keeps a beer garden, real fire, dog-friendly bar and free WiFi. Live music is the heart of the place and it's always free: there's a jam night every Thursday, live acts every Friday and special acts on the occasional Saturday, with a regular gig diary listed on Lemonrock. The kitchen runs a comprehensive menu including an all-day breakfast and homemade soup made fresh daily.
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Tavistock Street · Monthly on Wednesdays
The Flower Pot Open Mic
Bedford open mic at The Flower Pot — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Flower Pot Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Flower Pot Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at The Flower Pot in Bedford, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 4 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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NightWednesdayMonthly on Wednesdays
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Flower Pot is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bedford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock St, Bedford MK40 2RB.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Flower Pot’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Wednesdays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RB - the map is below.
Kit
The Flower Pot provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Flower Pot
The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock St, Tavistock Street, Bedford MK40 2RB
AddressThe Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock St
AreaTavistock Street, Bedford
PostcodeMK40 2RB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Flower Pot is in Tavistock Street, Bedford — use MK40 2RB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery, The Cellar Bar, The Castle and The Wellington Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Flower Pot provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock St, Tavistock Street, Bedford MK40 2RB.
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The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK40 2RB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Flower Pot
All ›More rooms near The Flower Pot: The Bedford Arms, The Castle, The Cellar Bar, The Eagle Bookshop, The Rufus Centre, The Standard, The Three Cups and The Wellington Arms.
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