The Outhouse is a long-running, arty bar tucked down Broughton Street Lane (12A, EH1 3LY) in Edinburgh's New Town. Known for its large enclosed beer garden — widely rated one of the best in the city, with heaters for the Scottish weather — it pairs a strong cocktail and craft-beer offer with live music sessions, DJ nights and themed parties, with a free function room and private bar available upstairs. It has hosted DJs from many of the city's biggest club nights and remains a dependable inclusive venue for grassroots music and events in central Edinburgh.
Edinburgh · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Outhouse Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at The Outhouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Sept 202620:00
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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Outhouse
EdinburghGetting there
12A Broughton St Ln,
Edinburgh EH1 3LY
Edinburgh EH1 3LY
The nearest station is Picardy Place (tram stop), 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
The Outhouse 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
12A Broughton St Ln, Edinburgh EH1 3LY.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Outhouse is a long-running, arty bar tucked down Broughton Street Lane (12A, EH1 3LY) in Edinburgh's New Town. Known for its large enclosed beer garden — widely rated one of the best in the city, with heaters for the Scottish weather — it pairs a strong cocktail and craft-beer offer with live music sessions, DJ nights and themed parties, with a free function room and private bar available upstairs. It has hosted DJs from many of the city's biggest club nights and remains a dependable inclusive venue for grassroots music and events in central Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh · Every Wednesday
The Outhouse Open Mic
Edinburgh open mic at The Outhouse — 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
- 11 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Outhouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Outhouse Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Outhouse in Edinburgh, 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 11 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 39m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Outhouse 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
12A Broughton St Ln, Edinburgh EH1 3LY.
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 The Outhouse’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 05h 39m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Outhouse 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 The Outhouse
12A Broughton St Ln, Edinburgh EH1 3LY
Address12A Broughton St Ln
AreaEdinburgh
PostcodeEH1 3LY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Picardy Place (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Outhouse is in Edinburgh — use EH1 3LY 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
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Outhouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Outhouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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12A Broughton St Ln, Edinburgh EH1 3LY.
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The nearest station is Picardy Place (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 3LY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Outhouse
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