The Holy GrAle is one of Durham's foremost craft-beer bars, open since 2019 in a former board-games cafe at 57 Crossgate. The quirky, open-plan room pairs an ever-changing range of keg taps, handpulls, bottles and cans from the UK and Europe with a well-stocked bottle shop — and crucially, regular weekend live-music sessions held in its atmospheric vaulted basement. With a relaxed, knowledgeable feel, it's become a reliable grassroots spot for acoustic and small-band gigs on the city's west side.
Durham · Every other Wednesday · No fee listed
The Holy GrAle Open Mic
Durham open mic at The Holy GrAle — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every other Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every other WednesdayHow the night runs
Every other Wednesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Holy GrAle
St Margarets GarthGetting there
57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth,
Durham DH1 4PR
Durham DH1 4PR
The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 5 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
St Margarets Garth, DurhamAbout the night
The Holy GrAle is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Durham. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Holy GrAle is one of Durham's foremost craft-beer bars, open since 2019 in a former board-games cafe at 57 Crossgate. The quirky, open-plan room pairs an ever-changing range of keg taps, handpulls, bottles and cans from the UK and Europe with a well-stocked bottle shop — and crucially, regular weekend live-music sessions held in its atmospheric vaulted basement. With a relaxed, knowledgeable feel, it's become a reliable grassroots spot for acoustic and small-band gigs on the city's west side.
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St Margarets Garth · Every other Wednesday
The Holy GrAle Open Mic
Durham open mic at The Holy GrAle — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Holy GrAle Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Holy GrAle Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (fortnightly) at The Holy GrAle in Durham, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 7 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery other Wednesday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Holy GrAle is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Durham. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 The Holy GrAle’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Wednesday
Getting there
St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4PR - the map is below.
Kit
The Holy GrAle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Holy GrAle
57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PR
Address57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth
AreaSt Margarets Garth, Durham
PostcodeDH1 4PR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Holy GrAle is in St Margarets Garth, Durham — use DH1 4PR 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
Ye Old Elm Tree, Sherburn Village Working Men's Club, The Drunken Duck and Daleside Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Holy GrAle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Holy GrAle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PR.
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The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DH1 4PR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — What's on at The Holy GrAle
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