Millsy's Cafe Bar & Bistro is a long-established (since 2000) cafe bar in the lively Earlsdon district of Coventry, at 20 Earlsdon Street (CV5 6EG). It hosts weekly live music on Friday and Saturday nights and runs one of the West Midlands' longest-running open mic nights on Sunday evenings from 6.30pm — a magnet for the region's most talented unsigned musicians. Performers are asked to arrive around 5.30–6pm and see organiser Sam McNulty for a slot. Alongside the music it offers brunch and dinner menus, quiz nights and themed events, making it a versatile and well-loved Coventry venue for both original artists and covers.
Earlsdon · Every Sunday · Free
Millsy's Cafe Bar Open Mic
Coventry open mic at Millsy's Cafe Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Millsy's Cafe Bar · Coventry
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
20 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 20 August 2026
Millsy's Cafe Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Coventry open mic at Millsy's Cafe Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start18:00
Sign-up17:00 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Millsy's Cafe Bar20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon
Earlsdon
Coventry CV5 6EG
Earlsdon, Coventry — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Millsy's Cafe Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Earlsdon, Coventry
Kicks off at 18:00, sign-up from 17:00
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Coventry open mic directory
The Night
One of the West Midlands' longest-running open mic nights — Millsy's, the much-loved cafe bar at 20 Earlsdon Street, has hosted it for many years and it's still going strong every Sunday from 6pm. The night draws some of the region's most talented unsigned musicians, so it works just as well whether you're coming to play or simply settling in for an evening of live music.
Getting a slot Arrive around 5-6pm and ask for Sam McNulty, the open mic organiser, who'll sort you a timeslot on the night — or email him ahead at sam@cov.events to arrange a performance slot. Each week also features a full set from a featured musician, so there's a proper headline moment alongside the open slots.
Whether you're a singer-songwriter looking to showcase your own material and meet like-minded performers, or just after a good Sunday night out in Earlsdon, this one is a Coventry institution.
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 Millsy's Cafe Bar’s Sunday night runs.
17:00Sign-up
18:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Millsy's Cafe Bar
20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6EG
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 17:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Coventry live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Coventry's Millsy's Cafe Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 17:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Coventry open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Coventry mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6EG.
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