The Fontygary Inn is a family-friendly village pub on Fonmon Road in Rhoose, near Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, with a busy weekend live-music diary. Solo artists and duos play every Friday from 9:30pm and live bands take over every Saturday from 9:30pm, with a monthly open mic on the first Friday and a Wednesday quiz. Food is served seven days a week, making it a reliable local for live entertainment.
Barry · Monthly on Fridays · No fee listed
The Fontygary Inn Open Mic
Rhoose's open mic on the first Friday of each month at The Fontygary Inn, Fonmon Road, CF62 3DZ — Vale of Glamorgan coast.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Monthly on Fridays |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 60 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Monthly on FridaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Fridays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Fontygary Inn
RhooseGetting there
Fonmon Road,
Rhoose, Barry CF62 3DZ
Rhoose, Barry CF62 3DZ
The nearest station is Rhoose (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Rhoose, BarryAbout the night
The Fontygary Inn in Rhoose hosts an open mic on the first Friday of each month — a Vale of Glamorgan coastal venue between Barry and Llantwit Major.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
Fonmon Road, CF62 3DZ. 5 minutes from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Rail.
The venue
Country pub. All ages. Capacity c. 60. Full bar, pub food.
The Fontygary Inn is a family-friendly village pub on Fonmon Road in Rhoose, near Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, with a busy weekend live-music diary. Solo artists and duos play every Friday from 9:30pm and live bands take over every Saturday from 9:30pm, with a monthly open mic on the first Friday and a Wednesday quiz. Food is served seven days a week, making it a reliable local for live entertainment.
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Rhoose · Monthly on Fridays
The Fontygary Inn Open Mic
Rhoose's open mic on the first Friday of each month at The Fontygary Inn, Fonmon Road, CF62 3DZ — Vale of Glamorgan coast.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 27 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Fontygary Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Fontygary Inn Open Mic runs on Fridays (monthly) at The Fontygary Inn in Barry, 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 27 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
AgeAll ages
Capacityc. 60 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightFridayMonthly on Fridays
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Fontygary Inn in Rhoose hosts an open mic on the first Friday of each month — a Vale of Glamorgan coastal venue between Barry and Llantwit Major.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
Fonmon Road, CF62 3DZ. 5 minutes from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Rail.
The venue
Country pub. All ages. Capacity c. 60. Full bar, pub food.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Fontygary Inn’s Friday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Fridays
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Monthly on Fridays
Getting there
Rhoose, Barry, CF62 3DZ - the map is below.
Kit
The Fontygary Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Fontygary Inn
Fonmon Road, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3DZ
AddressFonmon Road
AreaRhoose, Barry
PostcodeCF62 3DZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Rhoose (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Fontygary Inn is in Rhoose, Barry — use CF62 3DZ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Fontygary Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Fontygary Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Fonmon Road, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3DZ.
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The nearest station is Rhoose (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CF62 3DZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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