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 · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance Buffalo · Bournemouth
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
09 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 9 August 2026
Buffalo Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bournemouth open mic at Buffalo — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Buffalo303-305 Wimborne Rd
Bournemouth BH9 2AA
Bournemouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Buffalo
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Bournemouth
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bournemouth open mic directory
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Buffalo’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
01:00Venue closes
Every Monday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Buffalo
303-305 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2AA
Planning Your Monday 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 Bournemouth live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bournemouth's Buffalo open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bournemouth open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bournemouth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
303-305 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2AA.
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