The Bath Tavern is a traditional single-bar free house on Bath Road in Cheltenham, with five handpumps pouring regulars like Doom Bar and Wye Valley HPA alongside its own-branded Tavern Tipple, plus food, free Wi-Fi and a friendly local feel. Music is a real draw: there's a Thursday open-mic night plus regular gigs and jam nights, and the pub fills with a young crowd at weekends thanks to drinks deals and live music. Free food nights (pizza, curry or cheeseboard) on Tuesdays and Fridays add to the buzz. A genuine grassroots room where acoustic players, jammers and covers acts share the stage in a warm, unpretentious atmosphere.
Bath Road · Every Thursday · Free
The Bath Tavern Open Mic
Bath Road's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Bath Tavern · Cheltenham
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
28 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 28 July 2026
The Bath Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Bath TavernBath Road
Cheltenham GL53 7JT
Bath Road, Cheltenham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Bath Tavern
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Bath Road, Cheltenham
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Cheltenham open mic directory
The Night
The Bath Tavern at 68 Bath Road (GL53 7JT) is a cosy, old-school local in Cheltenham — real ales, ciders and lagers, an open fire in winter and french doors thrown open in summer, dogs welcome — and it holds an open mic on Thursdays alongside regular gigs and jam nights. It's a warm, traditional pub atmosphere with a music-friendly crowd. Free to get up and play; just turn up on the night.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Bath Tavern’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every Thursday Free entry
Find The Bath Tavern
Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7JT
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Cheltenham live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Cheltenham's The Bath Tavern open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cheltenham open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cheltenham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7JT.
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