Bannermans is a semi-underground rock and whisky bar tucked into the vaults beneath South Bridge, on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town (EH1 1NQ). It's one of the city's most established grassroots rock and metal venues, with an extensive gig schedule running live bands six nights a week in a cosy stone-vault room of around 200 capacity. The weekly Open Mic Sunday is a long-standing regulars' favourite, with Karaoke on Tuesdays. The venue books touring and local rock, metal, punk and hardcore acts and takes both originals and covers, with a full backline and house PA in the gig room.
Edinburgh · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Bannerman's Bar Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Bannerman's Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 15:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202615:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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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| Website | bannermanslive.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
15:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
15:00 Kick-off
20:00 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Bannerman's Bar
EdinburghGetting there
212 Cowgate,
Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
The nearest station is Edinburgh (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
EdinburghAbout the night
Bannerman's is a much-loved, semi-underground rock and whisky bar carved into the vaults on Edinburgh's Cowgate, with live music six nights a week and an eclectic whisky list. Its open mic is a Sunday-afternoon fixture running 3pm to 8pm - a relaxed, regulars-heavy session of originals and covers with hot food and real ale on hand, finishing before the evening's booked bands load in. Free to come down and play - it's a proper gig room rather than a quiet corner, so expect amps and a stage.
Bannermans is a semi-underground rock and whisky bar tucked into the vaults beneath South Bridge, on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town (EH1 1NQ). It's one of the city's most established grassroots rock and metal venues, with an extensive gig schedule running live bands six nights a week in a cosy stone-vault room of around 200 capacity. The weekly Open Mic Sunday is a long-standing regulars' favourite, with Karaoke on Tuesdays. The venue books touring and local rock, metal, punk and hardcore acts and takes both originals and covers, with a full backline and house PA in the gig room.
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Edinburgh · Every Sunday
Bannerman's Bar Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Bannerman's Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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Bannerman's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bannerman's Bar Open Mic runs on Sundays at Bannerman's Bar in Edinburgh, starting at 15:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 28 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 15:00, finishing about 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 15:00Starts in 2d 06h 56m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitebannermanslive.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts15:00until 20:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Bannerman's is a much-loved, semi-underground rock and whisky bar carved into the vaults on Edinburgh's Cowgate, with live music six nights a week and an eclectic whisky list. Its open mic is a Sunday-afternoon fixture running 3pm to 8pm - a relaxed, regulars-heavy session of originals and covers with hot food and real ale on hand, finishing before the evening's booked bands load in. Free to come down and play - it's a proper gig room rather than a quiet corner, so expect amps and a stage.
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 Bannerman's Bar’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 15:00Starts in 2d 06h 56m
Kick-off15:00Every Sunday
Music ends20:00Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Bannerman's Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Bannerman's Bar
212 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
Address212 Cowgate
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH1 1NQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Bannerman's Bar in Edinburgh; EH1 1NQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Bothy, Biddy Mulligans, The Auld Hundred and The Stand Comedy Club
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 20:00. Bannerman's Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 1NQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — What's on at Bannerman's Bar
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Black Rose Live in Bannermans EdinburghSunday, 22 November 2026
Leea Clem EdinburghThursday, 26 November 2026
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High Voltage - Scotlands Premier AC/DC Tribute BandFriday, 6 August 2027Rammlied EDINBURGH 2027 | Rammstein PartySaturday, 23 October 2027Black Rose Live in Bannermans EdinburghSunday, 22 November 2026Leea Clem EdinburghThursday, 26 November 2026Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) live in EdinburghSunday, 16 May 2027High Voltage - Scotlands Premier AC/DC Tribute BandFriday, 6 August 2027Rammlied EDINBURGH 2027 | Rammstein PartySaturday, 23 October 2027Rooms near Bannerman's Bar: B Bar Edinburgh, Barony Bar, Biddy Mulligans, Brewhemia, Bucks Bar Grindlay Street, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Footlights Bar and Grill, Home Bar, Kitty O'Shea's Edinburgh, Malones Edinburgh and Monkey Barrel Comedy.
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