The Four Horsemen is a 90s/00s-inspired retro bar and kitchen at 77-79 Commercial Road (BH2 5RT) in the heart of Bournemouth. It's a craft-beer-led pub boasting over 100 different beers and ciders plus a deep back bar of exotic spirits. Hidden beneath the ground floor is Bournemouth's only microclub — an intimate downstairs music venue that hosts gigs, club nights, comedy, art fairs and live streams. Upstairs and down the diary is busy most weeks with acoustic sessions, open mic nights, jam sessions and live DJs, with appearances from smaller local acts. A characterful, music-forward spot for the town's grassroots scene.
Bournemouth · Every Wednesday · Free
The Four Horsemen Pub Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at The Four Horsemen Pub — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Four Horsemen Pub · Bournemouth
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
20 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Four Horsemen Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bournemouth open mic at The Four Horsemen Pub — 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
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30
Slot length20 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Four Horsemen Pub77-79 Commercial Rd.
Bournemouth BH2 5RT
Bournemouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via online
Music welcome
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About The Four Horsemen Pub
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Bournemouth
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
20-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bournemouth open mic directory
The Night
The Four Horsemen Pub is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bournemouth. 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
77-79 Commercial Rd., Bournemouth BH2 5RT.
Photos
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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 The Four Horsemen Pub’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 20-min slots Free entry
Find The Four Horsemen Pub
77-79 Commercial Rd., Bournemouth BH2 5RT
Planning Your Wednesday 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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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
20 minutes per act — typically 5 songs solo.
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Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
77-79 Commercial Rd., Bournemouth BH2 5RT.
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