Buffalo Bar (Bar Buffalo) is a lively, roadhouse-style rock bar on Wimborne Road in the Winton area of Bournemouth, known for its eclectic decor and what regulars call the best rock jukebox around. There's something on every night of the week — live cover bands, DJs, jam sessions and big-screen films — pulling in a mixed crowd including plenty of Bournemouth University students, who get drink deals and discounts through the year. Alongside the music it serves a wide drinks range and freshly cooked food in a relaxed, family-welcome setting. Open late, with 1am closes early in the week.
Bournemouth · Every Monday · No fee listed
Buffalo Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at Buffalo — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202620:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 19:30Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Jordan |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in, ask for Jordan
20:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Buffalo
WintonGetting there
303-305 Wimborne Rd,
Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2AA
Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2AA
The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Winton, BournemouthAbout the night
Buffalo Bar holds its open mic every Monday from 8.30pm, with a free drink for every performer brave enough to take the stage. It's a lively, roadhouse-style bar on Wimborne Road in Winton, full of eclectic decor, drinks promos and Tex-Mex — a fun, low-pressure spot to try out a few songs. Just come down and get your name on the list.
Buffalo Bar (Bar Buffalo) is a lively, roadhouse-style rock bar on Wimborne Road in the Winton area of Bournemouth, known for its eclectic decor and what regulars call the best rock jukebox around. There's something on every night of the week — live cover bands, DJs, jam sessions and big-screen films — pulling in a mixed crowd including plenty of Bournemouth University students, who get drink deals and discounts through the year. Alongside the music it serves a wide drinks range and freshly cooked food in a relaxed, family-welcome setting. Open late, with 1am closes early in the week.
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Winton · Every Monday
Buffalo Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at Buffalo — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Buffalo Open Mic — Quick Facts
Buffalo Open Mic runs on Mondays at Buffalo in Bournemouth, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Buffalo’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band. Jordan hosts the night.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 12h 54m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostJordan
Directory statusVerified active
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Buffalo Bar holds its open mic every Monday from 8.30pm, with a free drink for every performer brave enough to take the stage. It's a lively, roadhouse-style bar on Wimborne Road in Winton, full of eclectic decor, drinks promos and Tex-Mex — a fun, low-pressure spot to try out a few songs. Just come down and get your name on the list.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Buffalo’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 12h 54m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Monday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
Buffalo provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Buffalo
303-305 Wimborne Rd, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2AA
Address303-305 Wimborne Rd
AreaWinton, Bournemouth
PostcodeBH9 2AA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Buffalo in Winton, Bournemouth; BH9 2AA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Thomas Tripp, The Anvil, Brass Haus and The Portsmouth Hoy
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Buffalo provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bournemouth open mic nights for alternatives.
Buffalo provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Buffalo's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bournemouth open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
303-305 Wimborne Rd, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2AA.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bournemouth regulars across the Bournemouth open mic scene. Bournemouth open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH9 2AA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Bournemouth open mics.
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Buffalo open mic in brief. The Buffalo open mic runs every Monday from 20:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Buffalo’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Bournemouth are listed by day.
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