The Ugly Duck is a restaurant, venue-hire space and karaoke bar at 38 High Street, Paisley (PA1 2DQ) in Renfrewshire. It runs a busy events calendar — tribute nights, bouncin' bingo, psychic and comedy nights — anchored by a weekly Monday open mic / stage session from 7pm and live music plus karaoke every Saturday. The kitchen serves small plates and a full menu alongside a strong cocktail and drinks list, and the venue is available for private hire and celebrations. A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
Paisley · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Ugly Duck Open Mic
Paisley open mic at The Ugly Duck — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Mondays
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| Night | Every Monday |
| 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 | uglyduckpaisley.com |
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03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
21:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Ugly Duck
PaisleyGetting there
38 High St,
Paisley PA1 2DQ
Paisley PA1 2DQ
The nearest station is Paisley Gilmour Street (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
PaisleyAbout the night
The Ugly Duck is a lively, quirky bar and restaurant on Paisley High Street (number 38), disco balls and all, billed as the town's number-one venue-hire and karaoke spot. Open Mic Mondays run from 7pm — they love their live music here and welcome anyone wanting a turn on stage. There's also regular acoustic live music every Friday and Saturday from 6pm, so the Duck is a good bet for performers and listeners alike. Pop their Facebook for the current week before heading down.
The Ugly Duck is a restaurant, venue-hire space and karaoke bar at 38 High Street, Paisley (PA1 2DQ) in Renfrewshire. It runs a busy events calendar — tribute nights, bouncin' bingo, psychic and comedy nights — anchored by a weekly Monday open mic / stage session from 7pm and live music plus karaoke every Saturday. The kitchen serves small plates and a full menu alongside a strong cocktail and drinks list, and the venue is available for private hire and celebrations. A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
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Paisley · Every Monday
The Ugly Duck Open Mic
Paisley open mic at The Ugly Duck — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 23 Sept
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- No fee
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The Ugly Duck Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Ugly Duck Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Ugly Duck in Paisley, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 23 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 19:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 19:00Starts in 3d 11h 20m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websiteuglyduckpaisley.com
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Ugly Duck is a lively, quirky bar and restaurant on Paisley High Street (number 38), disco balls and all, billed as the town's number-one venue-hire and karaoke spot. Open Mic Mondays run from 7pm — they love their live music here and welcome anyone wanting a turn on stage. There's also regular acoustic live music every Friday and Saturday from 6pm, so the Duck is a good bet for performers and listeners alike. Pop their Facebook for the current week before heading down.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Ugly Duck’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 19:00Starts in 3d 11h 20m
Kick-off19:00Every Monday
Venue closes21:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
The Ugly Duck 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 Ugly Duck
38 High St, Paisley PA1 2DQ
Address38 High St
AreaPaisley
PostcodePA1 2DQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Paisley Gilmour Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Ugly Duck in Paisley; PA1 2DQ 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 Monday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Ugly Duck provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Ugly Duck provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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38 High St, Paisley PA1 2DQ.
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The nearest station is Paisley Gilmour Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PA1 2DQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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