Footlights is a sports bar and grill at 7-11 Spittal Street in Edinburgh's West End, sitting beneath the castle. Spread over two levels — bar, puggies and pool tables upstairs, larger tables down a few steps — it's a well-known live-music and stand-up comedy venue with acts on four to five times a week. Live music fills the evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, ranging across covers, folk and jazz, with a poker night on Mondays. The kitchen serves fresh homemade pub grub from 8.30am right through to 10pm, and the bar stays open until 1am daily. A relaxed, busy spot welcoming both originals and covers for Edinburgh's grassroots performers.
Edinburgh · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Footlights Bar and Grill Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Footlights Bar and Grill — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 14:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 12 Nov 202614:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | footlightsbar.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
14:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
14:00 Kick-off
17:00 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Footlights Bar and Grill
EdinburghGetting there
7 Spittal St,
Edinburgh EH3 9DY
Edinburgh EH3 9DY
The nearest station is West End - Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 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
Footlights Bar and Grill is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. 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
7 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DY.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Footlights is a sports bar and grill at 7-11 Spittal Street in Edinburgh's West End, sitting beneath the castle. Spread over two levels — bar, puggies and pool tables upstairs, larger tables down a few steps — it's a well-known live-music and stand-up comedy venue with acts on four to five times a week. Live music fills the evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, ranging across covers, folk and jazz, with a poker night on Mondays. The kitchen serves fresh homemade pub grub from 8.30am right through to 10pm, and the bar stays open until 1am daily. A relaxed, busy spot welcoming both originals and covers for Edinburgh's grassroots performers.
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Edinburgh · Every Wednesday
Footlights Bar and Grill Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at Footlights Bar and Grill — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 12 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Footlights Bar and Grill Open Mic — Quick Facts
Footlights Bar and Grill Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Footlights Bar and Grill in Edinburgh, starting at 14:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 12 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 14:00 and runs to about 17:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 14:00Starts in 4d 23h 39m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitefootlightsbar.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts14:00until 17:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Footlights Bar and Grill is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Edinburgh. 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
7 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DY.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit 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 Footlights Bar and Grill’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 14:00Starts in 4d 23h 39m
Kick-off14:00Every Wednesday
Music ends17:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Footlights Bar and Grill 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 Footlights Bar and Grill
7 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DY
Address7 Spittal St
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH3 9DY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is West End - Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Footlights Bar and Grill in Edinburgh; EH3 9DY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 17:00. Footlights Bar and Grill provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Footlights Bar and Grill provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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7 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DY.
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The nearest station is West End - Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH3 9DY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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