The Golden Cross is the oldest pub in Coventry — a striking Tudor building at 8 Hay Lane (CV1 5RF), built c.1583 with jettied upper floors and exposed beams, near the cathedral. It's a lively grassroots music local: a full-band open mic every Tuesday, 8pm-11pm (hosted by Flat Badger), live music every Saturday downstairs from 9pm-11pm, and an alternative DJ playing rock, punk, metal and ska on the first Saturday of each month. Known for its gluten-free kitchen as well as its music, it leans toward the alternative/rock end of the spectrum and welcomes both original acts and covers. A characterful, music-first pub in the heart of Coventry.
Coventry · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Golden Cross Open Mic
Coventry open mic at Golden Cross — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thegoldencrosscoventry.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Golden Cross
CoventryGetting there
8 Hay Ln,
Coventry CV1 5RF
Coventry CV1 5RF
The nearest station is Coventry (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
CoventryAbout the night
The Golden Cross is Coventry's oldest pub — a gorgeous Tudor building on Hay Lane dating back to the 1580s — and it hosts a full-band open mic every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm, run by Flat Badger. It's a proper backline night where whole bands can get up and play, not just solo acoustic acts, in a characterful old room with exposed beams. Free to come along, with live music and alternative DJ nights also filling out the week downstairs.
The Golden Cross is the oldest pub in Coventry — a striking Tudor building at 8 Hay Lane (CV1 5RF), built c.1583 with jettied upper floors and exposed beams, near the cathedral. It's a lively grassroots music local: a full-band open mic every Tuesday, 8pm-11pm (hosted by Flat Badger), live music every Saturday downstairs from 9pm-11pm, and an alternative DJ playing rock, punk, metal and ska on the first Saturday of each month. Known for its gluten-free kitchen as well as its music, it leans toward the alternative/rock end of the spectrum and welcomes both original acts and covers. A characterful, music-first pub in the heart of Coventry.
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Coventry · Every Tuesday
Golden Cross Open Mic
Coventry open mic at Golden Cross — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Golden Cross Open Mic — Quick Facts
Golden Cross Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Golden Cross in Coventry, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 5 Nov 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Golden Cross’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 15 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethegoldencrosscoventry.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Golden Cross is Coventry's oldest pub — a gorgeous Tudor building on Hay Lane dating back to the 1580s — and it hosts a full-band open mic every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm, run by Flat Badger. It's a proper backline night where whole bands can get up and play, not just solo acoustic acts, in a characterful old room with exposed beams. Free to come along, with live music and alternative DJ nights also filling out the week downstairs.
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 Golden Cross’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Golden Cross provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Golden Cross
8 Hay Ln, Coventry CV1 5RF
Address8 Hay Ln
AreaCoventry
PostcodeCV1 5RF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Coventry (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Golden Cross is in Coventry — use CV1 5RF 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
Millsy's Cafe Bar, The Tin Music & Arts, The Yard and The Ansty
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Golden Cross provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Coventry open mic nights for alternatives.
Golden Cross provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Golden Cross's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Coventry open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
8 Hay Ln, Coventry CV1 5RF.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Coventry regulars across the Coventry open mic scene. Coventry open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Coventry (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CV1 5RF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Coventry open mics.
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Golden Cross open mic in brief. The Golden Cross open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Golden Cross’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Coventry are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — Venues near Golden Cross
All ›More rooms near Golden Cross: Bedford Street, Sky Blue Tavern, Somerville Arms, Southbound Cafe-Bar, The Box at FarGo, The Bridge House Theatre, The Dry Spy Knowle, The House at Leamington Spa, The Micro Pug, The Old Windmill and The Yard.
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