The Dog House is a lively, eclectically decorated bar at 18–24 Clerk Street in Edinburgh's Newington, a short walk from the Old Town and the university. It bills itself as a place for the misfits, mixing live bands, DJ sets and open-mic nights across a broad sweep of styles — rock and roll, blues, folk, funk, soul, indie and alternative through to electronica and EDM — with the regular 'Underdog Jam' as its open jam session. Dog-friendly, with frozen cocktails and pub grub, it's a welcoming grassroots stage in the city's south side.
Edinburgh · Every Tuesday · Free
The Dog House Open Mic
Southside's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 18 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Dog House
SouthsideGetting there
Southside, Edinburgh EH8 9HX
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 20 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
Southside, EdinburghAbout the night
The Dog House on Clerk Street in Edinburgh's Southside runs The Underdog Jam every Tuesday from 9pm, a long-running, open and funky jam session rather than a strict singer-songwriter slot, so it leans towards players sitting in together alongside the house band. All genres, styles and instruments are welcome, entry is free all night, and it's relaxed and explicitly LGBT+ friendly, in keeping with this craft-beer bar's easygoing vibe. Bring an instrument and join in; the house PA is there for vocals. During the Edinburgh Fringe the jam has run late on an extended licence (until 3am in August 2026).
The Dog House is a lively, eclectically decorated bar at 18–24 Clerk Street in Edinburgh's Newington, a short walk from the Old Town and the university. It bills itself as a place for the misfits, mixing live bands, DJ sets and open-mic nights across a broad sweep of styles — rock and roll, blues, folk, funk, soul, indie and alternative through to electronica and EDM — with the regular 'Underdog Jam' as its open jam session. Dog-friendly, with frozen cocktails and pub grub, it's a welcoming grassroots stage in the city's south side.
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Southside · Every Tuesday
The Dog House Open Mic
Southside's tuesday open mic. Starts at 21:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 18 Oct
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Dog House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Dog House Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Dog House in Edinburgh, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 18 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 21:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 06h 47m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts21:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Dog House on Clerk Street in Edinburgh's Southside runs The Underdog Jam every Tuesday from 9pm, a long-running, open and funky jam session rather than a strict singer-songwriter slot, so it leans towards players sitting in together alongside the house band. All genres, styles and instruments are welcome, entry is free all night, and it's relaxed and explicitly LGBT+ friendly, in keeping with this craft-beer bar's easygoing vibe. Bring an instrument and join in; the house PA is there for vocals. During the Edinburgh Fringe the jam has run late on an extended licence (until 3am in August 2026).
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 The Dog House’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 06h 47m
Kick-off21:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Dog House 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 Dog House
Southside, Edinburgh EH8 9HX
AreaSouthside, Edinburgh
PostcodeEH8 9HX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Dog House in Southside, Edinburgh; EH8 9HX is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Bannerman's Bar, The Bothy, Biddy Mulligans and The Auld Hundred
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Dog House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Edinburgh open mic nights for alternatives.
The Dog House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes, entry to The Dog House's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Edinburgh open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Dog House is in Southside, Edinburgh EH8 9HX. Get directions, or see the other Edinburgh open mics.
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The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH8 9HX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Edinburgh open mics.
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