The Oxford is a much-loved community pub on Oxford Street in Totterdown, south Bristol (BS3 4RL), with a reputation for live music that reaches well beyond its small corner of the city. It's a large corner pub split into two rooms by a central bar, one of which has a proper stage and PA. The headline night is its famous Thursday open mic (from 7pm to late) — so popular the slot list books up well in advance — backed by a Sunday-afternoon blues jam (4pm-7pm) and occasional booked bands. Three to four Bristol Beer Factory ales rotate on the bar, and there's a front patio for outdoor seating.
Bristol · Every Thursday · Free
The Oxford Open Mic
Bristol open mic at The Oxford — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 14 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Oxford
TotterdownGetting there
122 Oxford St, Totterdown,
Bristol BS3 4RL
Bristol BS3 4RL
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Totterdown, BristolAbout the night
The Oxford is a much-loved community pub in Totterdown, famous for its great local beer and an open mic so popular the slot list books up days ahead. 'The Famous Open Mic' runs every Thursday from 7pm till late — free entry, free drink for performers, hosted by Graeme Moncrieff. There's a full PA with stage monitors, a house guitar, plenty of mics, a raised stage and proper lighting, so you just bring yourself and your songs. Arrive by 7.30pm to sign up, or message the host ahead to reserve a slot.
The Oxford is a much-loved community pub on Oxford Street in Totterdown, south Bristol (BS3 4RL), with a reputation for live music that reaches well beyond its small corner of the city. It's a large corner pub split into two rooms by a central bar, one of which has a proper stage and PA. The headline night is its famous Thursday open mic (from 7pm to late) — so popular the slot list books up well in advance — backed by a Sunday-afternoon blues jam (4pm-7pm) and occasional booked bands. Three to four Bristol Beer Factory ales rotate on the bar, and there's a front patio for outdoor seating.
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Totterdown · Every Thursday
The Oxford Open Mic
Bristol open mic at The Oxford — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 14 Sept
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Oxford Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Oxford Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Oxford 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.
Open mic status Last verified 14 Sept 2026
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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.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 02m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Oxford is a much-loved community pub in Totterdown, famous for its great local beer and an open mic so popular the slot list books up days ahead. 'The Famous Open Mic' runs every Thursday from 7pm till late — free entry, free drink for performers, hosted by Graeme Moncrieff. There's a full PA with stage monitors, a house guitar, plenty of mics, a raised stage and proper lighting, so you just bring yourself and your songs. Arrive by 7.30pm to sign up, or message the host ahead to reserve a slot.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Oxford’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 02m
Kick-off19:00Every Thursday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Oxford provides a PA system and a guitar amp — 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 The Oxford
122 Oxford St, Totterdown, Bristol BS3 4RL
Address122 Oxford St, Totterdown
AreaTotterdown, Bristol
PostcodeBS3 4RL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Oxford in Totterdown, Bristol; BS3 4RL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Chepstow Club, The Bristol Fringe, The Jam Jar and Sidney & Eden
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Oxford provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Bristol's The Oxford open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bristol open mic nights for alternatives.
The Oxford provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes, entry to The Oxford's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bristol open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
122 Oxford St, Totterdown, Bristol BS3 4RL.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bristol regulars across the Bristol open mic scene. Bristol open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS3 4RL. (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 Bristol open mics.
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The Oxford open mic in brief. The Oxford open mic runs every Thursday from 19:00 (free entry); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Oxford’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Bristol are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — Venues near The Oxford
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