The Brown Cow is a village pub on Pontefract Road overlooking High Ackworth Green, with Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker and Ossett Blonde as its permanent cask ales. Tables and umbrellas at the front face the green and there is a partly covered, shaded beer garden at the back. It is a locals' pub whose main live music is the fortnightly Tuesday open mic.
Pontefract · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
Brown Cow Open Mic
High Ackworth's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Oct 202619:30
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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other TuesdayHow the night runs
Every other Tuesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Brown Cow
High AckworthGetting there
Pontefract Road,
High Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7EL
High Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7EL
The nearest station is Featherstone (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
High Ackworth, PontefractAbout the night
An open mic every other Tuesday from 7.30pm, hosted by Jake E-B at the Brown Cow, a village pub on Pontefract Road overlooking High Ackworth Green. There are tables at the front facing the green and a partly covered beer garden at the back. The Rustic Arms in the same village used to run a Tuesday open mic too, but Wakefield CAMRA reported in autumn 2026 that it has closed with its future uncertain.
The Brown Cow is a village pub on Pontefract Road overlooking High Ackworth Green, with Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker and Ossett Blonde as its permanent cask ales. Tables and umbrellas at the front face the green and there is a partly covered, shaded beer garden at the back. It is a locals' pub whose main live music is the fortnightly Tuesday open mic.
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High Ackworth · Every other Tuesday
Brown Cow Open Mic
High Ackworth's tuesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 27 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Brown Cow Open Mic — Quick Facts
Brown Cow Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (fortnightly) at Brown Cow in Pontefract, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 27 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery other Tuesday
Starts19:30start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
An open mic every other Tuesday from 7.30pm, hosted by Jake E-B at the Brown Cow, a village pub on Pontefract Road overlooking High Ackworth Green. There are tables at the front facing the green and a partly covered beer garden at the back. The Rustic Arms in the same village used to run a Tuesday open mic too, but Wakefield CAMRA reported in autumn 2026 that it has closed with its future uncertain.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Brown Cow’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Every other Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Tuesday
Getting there
High Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EL - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Brown Cow
Pontefract Road, High Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7EL
AddressPontefract Road
AreaHigh Ackworth, Pontefract
PostcodeWF7 7EL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Featherstone (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Brown Cow in High Ackworth, Pontefract; WF7 7EL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Wool Market, Carpenters Arms, Don Valley Brewery Tap and The Mallard, Cusworth, Doncaster
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Pontefract open mic nights for alternatives.
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Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Pontefract Road, High Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7EL.
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The nearest station is Featherstone (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WF7 7EL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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