Hop House is a craft-beer bar at 44 High Street in Bangor, County Down — home to Northern Ireland's largest beer selection, with up to 100 options and around two dozen craft lines on at any time, many from local producers. It was named NI Live Music Venue of the Year 2022, hosting open-mic nights and regular live-music events in a welcoming, community-minded room of roughly 60 capacity. A large rear beer garden seats about 80 (partially covered and heated) with a cosy 20-seat snug and a wood-fired pizza oven at weekends. The venue runs a house PA with mics and welcomes both originals and covers.
Bangor · Every Tuesday · Free
Hop House Open Mic
Hop House in Bangor hosts a weekly open mic night every Tuesday. Sign up from 7:30 PM for a lively evening of talent.
Open mic at a glance Hop House · Bangor
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
25 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 25 July 2026
Hop House Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hop House in Bangor hosts a weekly open mic night every Tuesday. Sign up from 7:30 PM for a lively evening of talent.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Hop House44 High St
Bangor BT20 5AZ
Bangor — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Hop House
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Bangor
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bangor open mic directory
The Night
Hop House in Bangor hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This is a lively bar known for its craft beer selection and regular events.
Sign-up process Sign up on the night from 7:30 PM at the venue. This is a walk-in sign-up process.
Getting there 44 High St, BT20 5AZ. Located in the heart of Bangor.
The venue A modern bar. Age policy is 18+. Capacity is not specified. The venue offers a vibrant atmosphere for live music.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Hop House’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
01:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find Hop House
44 High St, Bangor BT20 5AZ
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Bangor live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bangor open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bangor mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
44 High St, Bangor BT20 5AZ.
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