The Green Room is a laid-back, art-deco cocktail bar tucked away at 22 Denmark Street in Bristol's Harbourside — a Grade II-listed space that was once a 19th-century piano factory. Shaped like a graceful 'T', it opens into a main bar and stage area built for live music and performance. The programme leans into grassroots talent: 'Green Room Unplugged', an intimate open-mic night of raw live talent, runs every Tuesday (hosted on rotation by Mike Walsh, Graham Moncrieff and Robin Corcoran), alongside jazz open-mic evenings, comedy, DJs and private hire. Both original songwriters and covers acts are welcome on a stage that suits intimate, acoustic-leaning sets.
Bristol · Every Tuesday · Free
The Green Room Open Mic
Bristol's tuesday open mic. 10-min slots.
Open mic at a glance The Green Room · Bristol
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
31 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 31 July 2026
The Green Room Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Comedy · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Green RoomBristol BS1 5DQ
Bristol — 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, Comedy, Poetry welcome
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About The Green Room
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Bristol
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bristol open mic directory
The Night
The Green Room is a laid-back art-deco cocktail bar tucked on Denmark Street, right beside the Bristol Hippodrome (22 Denmark Street, BS1 5DQ). Its open mic runs on Tuesdays — sign-up from 7pm, music from 7:30pm — with free entry, friendly 10-minute slots and a free beer or cider for every performer, hosted by musician, singer-songwriter and rapper Mike Walsh. Backline is generous for a bar: a Roland Go:Piano, bass guitar, mini cajon, tambourine and two mics, and if you sing but don't play, backing tracks are welcome — or Mike knows 400+ covers and will pitch them to your key. Musicians, poets, comedians, MCs and more are all welcome.
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 Green Room’s Tuesday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
19:30Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 10-min slots Free entry
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Bristol BS1 5DQ
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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 Bristol live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bristol open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bristol mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Bristol BS1 5DQ.
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