The Squirrel is a traditional single-room pub on Greyfriars Lane in Coventry city centre (CV1 2GY), with a fireplace, wooden floors and a capacity of around 200. At weekends it leans into live music and DJs, and it hosts a free weekly open-mic night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm, hosted by Rich Keogh. The open mic is well-regarded locally for the standard of performers. PA and vocal mic are provided; the room suits solo acoustic acts, duos and singer-songwriters. The pub also serves Indian/Bangladeshi and British food.
Coventry · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Squirrel Open Mic
City Centre's wednesday-night free open mic at The Squirrel — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
22:00 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Squirrel
Greyfriars LaneGetting there
1 Greyfriars Lane,
Coventry CV1 2GY
Coventry CV1 2GY
The nearest station is Coventry (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Greyfriars Lane, CoventryAbout the night
The Squirrel, a tavern and curry house on Greyfriars Lane in Coventry city centre, runs an open mic every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm, hosted by Rich Keogh. Entry is free for performers and audience alike, and the listing is kept up to date by the host himself.
Slots run around 15 minutes — typically three songs solo or four for a band. A PA and vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
What to expect
The bill is broad: acoustic and electro-acoustic rock, punk and metal, blues, folk, jazz, funk and soul, rap, hip-hop and beatbox, reggae and synth work have all featured. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the gear set-up best; full bands should check with the host before turning up.
The Squirrel is a traditional single-room pub on Greyfriars Lane in Coventry city centre (CV1 2GY), with a fireplace, wooden floors and a capacity of around 200. At weekends it leans into live music and DJs, and it hosts a free weekly open-mic night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm, hosted by Rich Keogh. The open mic is well-regarded locally for the standard of performers. PA and vocal mic are provided; the room suits solo acoustic acts, duos and singer-songwriters. The pub also serves Indian/Bangladeshi and British food.
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Greyfriars Lane · Every Wednesday
The Squirrel Open Mic
City Centre's wednesday-night free open mic at The Squirrel — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Squirrel Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Squirrel Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Squirrel in Coventry, starting at 19:00 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 1 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:00 and runs to about 22:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:00Starts in 5d 11h 24m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:00until 22:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Squirrel, a tavern and curry house on Greyfriars Lane in Coventry city centre, runs an open mic every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm, hosted by Rich Keogh. Entry is free for performers and audience alike, and the listing is kept up to date by the host himself.
Slots run around 15 minutes — typically three songs solo or four for a band. A PA and vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
What to expect
The bill is broad: acoustic and electro-acoustic rock, punk and metal, blues, folk, jazz, funk and soul, rap, hip-hop and beatbox, reggae and synth work have all featured. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the gear set-up best; full bands should check with the host before turning up.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Squirrel’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:00Starts in 5d 11h 24m
Kick-off19:00Every Wednesday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Squirrel provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find The Squirrel
1 Greyfriars Lane, Coventry CV1 2GY
Address1 Greyfriars Lane
AreaGreyfriars Lane, Coventry
PostcodeCV1 2GY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Coventry (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Squirrel in Greyfriars Lane, Coventry; CV1 2GY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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 Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The Squirrel provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
The Squirrel provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Squirrel'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.
1 Greyfriars Lane, Coventry CV1 2GY.
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 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CV1 2GY. (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. Browse other Coventry open mics.
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The Squirrel open mic in brief. The Squirrel open mic runs every Wednesday from 19:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. The Squirrel’s 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 The Squirrel
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