The Star is a historic, traditional freehouse at 539 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol (BS16 3AF), under newer Irish ownership and run with a strong community ethos. It puts on a varied, eclectic range of live music — aiming to give Fishponds an alternative type of music venue — with a regular Irish traditional session every Wednesday from 8:30pm, plus quality touring bands and a deliberate push to give young, up-and-coming local acts a stage. The pub pours award-winning real ales (including Nailsworth Brewery), and has restored its original skittle alley for parties alongside a championship pool table and darts.
Bristol · Every other Sunday · No fee listed
The Star Open Mic
Bristol open mic at The Star — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every other Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every other SundayHow the night runs
Every other Sunday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Star
BristolGetting there
539 Fishponds Rd,
Bristol BS16 3AF
Bristol BS16 3AF
The nearest station is Stapleton Road (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
BristolAbout the night
The Star is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bristol. 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
539 Fishponds Rd, Bristol BS16 3AF.
Photos
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The Star is a historic, traditional freehouse at 539 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol (BS16 3AF), under newer Irish ownership and run with a strong community ethos. It puts on a varied, eclectic range of live music — aiming to give Fishponds an alternative type of music venue — with a regular Irish traditional session every Wednesday from 8:30pm, plus quality touring bands and a deliberate push to give young, up-and-coming local acts a stage. The pub pours award-winning real ales (including Nailsworth Brewery), and has restored its original skittle alley for parties alongside a championship pool table and darts.
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Bristol · Every other Sunday
The Star Open Mic
Bristol open mic at The Star — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Star Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Star Open Mic runs on Sundays (fortnightly) at The Star in Bristol, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 19 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery other Sunday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Star is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bristol. 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
539 Fishponds Rd, Bristol BS16 3AF.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Star’s Sunday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Sunday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Sunday
Getting there
Bristol, BS16 3AF - the map is below.
Kit
The Star provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Star
539 Fishponds Rd, Bristol BS16 3AF
Address539 Fishponds Rd
AreaBristol
PostcodeBS16 3AF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stapleton Road (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Star is in Bristol — use BS16 3AF for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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 Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Star provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Bristol's The Star open mic.
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The Star provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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539 Fishponds Rd, Bristol BS16 3AF.
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The nearest station is Stapleton Road (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS16 3AF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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The Star open mic in brief. The Star open mic runs every other Sunday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? The Star’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Bristol are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Star
All ›More rooms near The Star: Mr Wolfs, New Moon On The Quay, No.1 Harbourside, O'Neill's Bristol, O2 Academy Bristol, Old Market Assembly, Small Bar, Spirited, The Castle Inn, The Elmers Arms and The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer.
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