The Cobblestones at 71 Eastover is Bridgwater's dedicated original-music venue — a pub since the 1980s that was transformed into a vibrant music hub in 2015. With a 150 capacity, it bills itself as the town's only original-music venue, bringing local, national and international talent across rock, metal, punk and alternative bills (recent line-ups include Elm Tree Circle, Skulls Awake, Froglord, Survivalist and Sisters Doll). Alongside gigs the room runs club nights, quizzes and off-site promotions, and pours an alternative-leaning bar with a long cocktail and 70-plus gin list. A genuine grassroots music venue with a busy 2026 calendar.
Bridgwater · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
The Cobblestones Open Mic
Eastover's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 18 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every other TuesdayHow the night runs
Every other Tuesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Cobblestones
EastoverGetting there
Eastover, Bridgwater
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Eastover, BridgwaterAbout the night
The Cobblestones at 71 Eastover is one of Bridgwater's busiest grassroots music venues, and its open mic is a genuinely all-comers affair: musicians of every stripe plus poets, comedians and storytellers are all welcome, and performers get a free drink for getting up. The night runs fortnightly on Tuesdays, 8pm to 11pm — the listing was re-confirmed in May 2026 — though older local listings once pointed to a first-Monday night, so the Cobblestones' Facebook (@cobblesbw) is worth a glance before you travel. It's free to attend, in a relaxed, warm-cornered room built for a proper acoustic evening.
The Cobblestones at 71 Eastover is Bridgwater's dedicated original-music venue — a pub since the 1980s that was transformed into a vibrant music hub in 2015. With a 150 capacity, it bills itself as the town's only original-music venue, bringing local, national and international talent across rock, metal, punk and alternative bills (recent line-ups include Elm Tree Circle, Skulls Awake, Froglord, Survivalist and Sisters Doll). Alongside gigs the room runs club nights, quizzes and off-site promotions, and pours an alternative-leaning bar with a long cocktail and 70-plus gin list. A genuine grassroots music venue with a busy 2026 calendar.
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Eastover · Every other Tuesday
The Cobblestones Open Mic
Eastover's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 18 Oct
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- No fee
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The Cobblestones Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cobblestones Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (fortnightly) at The Cobblestones in Bridgwater, 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 18 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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NightTuesdayEvery other Tuesday
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Cobblestones at 71 Eastover is one of Bridgwater's busiest grassroots music venues, and its open mic is a genuinely all-comers affair: musicians of every stripe plus poets, comedians and storytellers are all welcome, and performers get a free drink for getting up. The night runs fortnightly on Tuesdays, 8pm to 11pm — the listing was re-confirmed in May 2026 — though older local listings once pointed to a first-Monday night, so the Cobblestones' Facebook (@cobblesbw) is worth a glance before you travel. It's free to attend, in a relaxed, warm-cornered room built for a proper acoustic evening.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Cobblestones’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Tuesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Tuesday
Getting there
Eastover, Bridgwater - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Cobblestones
Eastover, Bridgwater
AreaEastover, Bridgwater
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The Cobblestones is in Eastover, Bridgwater. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Foundry Social, The Horse & Groom, The Horse & Groom and Legends Club
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Bridgwater's The Cobblestones open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bridgwater open mic nights for alternatives.
The Cobblestones has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Cobblestones's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bridgwater open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Cobblestones is in Eastover, Bridgwater. Get directions, or see the other Cardiff open mics.
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What’s On at The Cobblestones
The gigs coming up at The Cobblestones besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
20
Land of the Giants @ The Coblestones, Bridgwater
Cardiff
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APR
30
Dookie A Tribute To Green Day
Bridgwater
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
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NOV
20
Land of the Giants @ The Coblestones, Bridgwater
Cardiff
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
APR
30
Dookie A Tribute To Green Day
Bridgwater
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
NOV
20
Land of the Giants @ The Coblestones, Bridgwater
Cardiff
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
APR
30
Dookie A Tribute To Green Day
Bridgwater
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
NOV
20
Land of the Giants @ The Coblestones, Bridgwater
Cardiff
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
APR
30
Dookie A Tribute To Green Day
Bridgwater
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
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The Cobblestones open mic in brief. The Cobblestones open mic runs every other Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? The Cobblestones’ venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Bridgwater are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at The Cobblestones
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Land of the Giants @ The Coblestones, BridgwaterFriday, 20 November 2026
Dookie A Tribute To Green DayFriday, 30 April 2027Rooms near The Cobblestones: Barbara's Bier Haus, Barkers Tavern, Black Cat Bridgend, Blackweir Fields, Cardiff, Boho Cardiff, Brewhouse, Cambrian Tap, Cardiff Students' Union, Clwb Crown, Clwb Ifor Bach, Depot and District Cardiff.
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