The George & Dragon is a friendly modern-traditional pub at 140A Church Road in Redfield, Bristol, run by Guerrilla Pubs. Music is woven through the week: an open-mic night every Monday, weekly live-music nights every Tuesday, and 'Sundown Sessions' with live local talent every Sunday from 7pm - an eclectic mix that ranges from Balkan gypsy rhythms to soulful blues and folk. Alongside the gigs there's a rotating range of craft beers, local ciders, cask ales and lagers, a pool table, board games, and a courtyard garden, with a real fire and comfy sofas indoors.
Bristol · Every Monday · No fee listed
Bristol open mic at The George and Dragon Redfield — 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 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
Bristol BS5 9HN
The nearest station is Lawrence Hill (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
The George & Dragon is a friendly modern local on Church Road in Redfield — craft beer, local ciders and cask ales, a pool table, board games, a real fire and a courtyard garden, dog-friendly too. Its open mic runs every Monday from 7pm, hosted by Open Mic Surgery and genuinely open to all, so it's a welcoming first stage for new players. The pub also runs a Tuesday music night each week if you'd rather join in or just watch: bossa nova on the first Tuesday, a folk session on the second and Mesecina's Balkan gypsy night on the third.
The George & Dragon is a friendly modern-traditional pub at 140A Church Road in Redfield, Bristol, run by Guerrilla Pubs. Music is woven through the week: an open-mic night every Monday, weekly live-music nights every Tuesday, and 'Sundown Sessions' with live local talent every Sunday from 7pm - an eclectic mix that ranges from Balkan gypsy rhythms to soulful blues and folk. Alongside the gigs there's a rotating range of craft beers, local ciders, cask ales and lagers, a pool table, board games, and a courtyard garden, with a real fire and comfy sofas indoors.
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The George and Dragon Redfield Open Mic
Bristol open mic at The George and Dragon Redfield — 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 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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The George and Dragon Redfield Open Mic — Quick Facts
The George and Dragon Redfield Open Mic runs on Mondays at The George and Dragon Redfield in Bristol, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.

The night starts at 19:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
The George & Dragon is a friendly modern local on Church Road in Redfield — craft beer, local ciders and cask ales, a pool table, board games, a real fire and a courtyard garden, dog-friendly too. Its open mic runs every Monday from 7pm, hosted by Open Mic Surgery and genuinely open to all, so it's a welcoming first stage for new players. The pub also runs a Tuesday music night each week if you'd rather join in or just watch: bossa nova on the first Tuesday, a folk session on the second and Mesecina's Balkan gypsy night on the third.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The George and Dragon Redfield’s Monday night runs.
Every Monday
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
The George and Dragon Redfield provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The George and Dragon Redfield
140A Church Rd, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HN
The nearest station is Lawrence Hill (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The George and Dragon Redfield in Redfield, Bristol; BS5 9HN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The George and Dragon Redfield provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The George and Dragon Redfield open mic in brief. The George and Dragon Redfield open mic runs every Monday from 19:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The George and Dragon Redfield’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Bristol are listed by day.
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