Vintage Bar (Vintage Rockbar) is an independent, family-run bar, restaurant and live-music venue at 64-66 Silver Street in the heart of Doncaster (DN1 1HT). It's a late-opening town-centre spot that specialises in loud rock music and live bands, with a separate restaurant area serving gourmet burgers (including a strong vegan/vegetarian range) alongside the bar and a dedicated live-music room. A massive supporter of the local scene, it runs regular live bands, open-mic nights and DJ sets, and can be hired for functions. Rated around 4.3/5 from 370+ Google reviews — a reliable, well-equipped grassroots rock room.
Doncaster · Every Thursday · Free
Vintage Bar Open Mic
Vintage Bar Doncaster hosts a weekly rock open mic on Thursdays, offering a full backline for musicians.
Open mic at a glance Vintage Bar · Doncaster
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 5 August 2026
Vintage Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Vintage Bar Doncaster hosts a weekly rock open mic on Thursdays, offering a full backline for musicians.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Vintage Bar64-66 Silver St
Doncaster DN1 1HT
Doncaster — 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 Vintage Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Doncaster
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Doncaster open mic directory
The Night
Vintage Bar in Doncaster hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This established rock bar is a popular spot for live music.
Sign-up process
Sign-up is walk-in from 7:00 PM.
Getting there
64-66 Silver St, Doncaster DN1 1HT.
The venue
A rock bar. 18+ policy. Features a stage with a full backline including PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Vintage Bar’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
02:30Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Vintage Bar
64-66 Silver St, Doncaster DN1 1HT
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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 Doncaster live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Doncaster open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Doncaster mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
64-66 Silver St, Doncaster DN1 1HT.
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