Dukes Bar is an independent, dog-friendly West End pub at 41 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, pouring an eclectic drinks range with craft beer generally from Williams Bros. Open daily from noon, it's well regarded for its weekly Wednesday open-mic night — 'Open Mic With The Two Daves' — which draws warm reviews for both the performances and the friendly welcome, with guest DJs taking over at weekends. A relaxed, community-minded grassroots spot for Glasgow's open-mic and acoustic scene.
Glasgow · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Dukes Bar Open Mic
Glasgow open mic at Dukes Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Nov 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| 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 | dukesbar.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Dukes Bar
GlasgowGetting there
41 Old Dumbarton Rd,
Glasgow G3 8RD
Glasgow G3 8RD
The nearest station is Exhibition Centre (rail station), about 15 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
GlasgowAbout the night
Dukes Bar on Old Dumbarton Road in Glasgow's West End runs its open mic every Tuesday from 8.30pm. The bar's own what's-on page sells it simply: come along to show off your talents, have some fun and soak up the atmosphere. Older listings had the night on a Wednesday, but the bar now lists it on Tuesdays, so go by that. Slot length and sign-up details aren't published, so get there a little early and ask at the bar.
Getting there
41 Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G3 8RD.
Photos
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Dukes Bar is an independent, dog-friendly West End pub at 41 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, pouring an eclectic drinks range with craft beer generally from Williams Bros. Open daily from noon, it's well regarded for its weekly Wednesday open-mic night — 'Open Mic With The Two Daves' — which draws warm reviews for both the performances and the friendly welcome, with guest DJs taking over at weekends. A relaxed, community-minded grassroots spot for Glasgow's open-mic and acoustic scene.
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Glasgow · Every Tuesday
Dukes Bar Open Mic
Glasgow open mic at Dukes Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Dukes Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Dukes Bar Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Dukes Bar in Glasgow, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 5 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Dukes Bar’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 32m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitedukesbar.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Dukes Bar on Old Dumbarton Road in Glasgow's West End runs its open mic every Tuesday from 8.30pm. The bar's own what's-on page sells it simply: come along to show off your talents, have some fun and soak up the atmosphere. Older listings had the night on a Wednesday, but the bar now lists it on Tuesdays, so go by that. Slot length and sign-up details aren't published, so get there a little early and ask at the bar.
Getting there
41 Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G3 8RD.
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 Dukes Bar’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 32m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Dukes Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Dukes Bar
41 Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G3 8RD
Address41 Old Dumbarton Rd
AreaGlasgow
PostcodeG3 8RD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Exhibition Centre (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Dukes Bar in Glasgow; G3 8RD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Old Toll Bar, The Allison Arms, The Glad Cafe CIC and King Cons
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Dukes Bar 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, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Glasgow open mic nights for alternatives.
Dukes Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Dukes Bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Glasgow open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
41 Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G3 8RD.
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The nearest station is Exhibition Centre (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G3 8RD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Glasgow open mics.
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