The Spotted Cow is a spacious community gastropub at 139 North Street in Bedminster, Bristol, standing for over 200 years and rooted in the area's agricultural past. Contemporary décor, plenty of booth seating and a large walled rear garden with a heated marquee make it a venue for all seasons. The kitchen leans on local suppliers and the pub's own rooftop garden, with a popular Sunday roast. It hosts regular entertainment — live music and DJ sets alongside quizzes and bingo — making it a friendly grassroots music stop in BS3, with capacity for around 70.
Bedminster · Every Tuesday · Free
The Spotted Cow Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Bedminster, Bristol, hosted by The Bristol Songwriters Collective.
Open mic at a glance The Spotted Cow · Bristol
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Spotted Cow Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night in Bedminster, Bristol, hosted by The Bristol Songwriters Collective.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Spotted Cow139 North St
Bedminster
Bristol BS3 1EZ
Bedminster, Bristol — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Spotted Cow
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Bedminster, Bristol
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bristol open mic directory
The Night
The Spotted Cow in Bedminster, Bristol hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on good food and drink.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30pm at the venue. Walk-in registration is available.
Getting there
139 North St, BS3 1EZ. Bedminster is well-served by local bus routes.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy. A full PA system is provided for performers.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Spotted Cow’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Spotted Cow
139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Bristol live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bristol open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ.
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