The Allison Arms is a much-loved Southside Glasgow pub at 720 Pollokshaws Road (Pollokshields, G41), trading since 1884 and known for a strong line in German cask and craft ales and single malts. It is dog-friendly and runs a busy weekly events calendar. For performers the centrepiece is the free Wednesday-night open mic from 8pm — a PA and vocal mics are provided, walk-in sign-up opens at 7.30pm and 12-minute slots fill fast on the night, so early arrival is advised. Beyond that, there is Saturday-night karaoke and a Thursday pub quiz, making it a friendly, low-pressure first stage for acoustic acts and singer-songwriters.
Glasgow · Every Sunday · Free
The Allison Arms Open Mic
Glasgow open mic at The Allison Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Allison Arms · Glasgow
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Allison Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Glasgow open mic at The Allison Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Allison Arms720 Pollokshaws Rd
Glasgow G41 2AD
Glasgow — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Allison Arms
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Glasgow
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Glasgow open mic directory
The Night
The Allison Arms is a much-loved Southside pub on Pollokshaws Road (open since 1884), known for its German cask and craft ales and a U-shaped bar. Its weekly open mic runs on Sunday evenings, hosted by Matthew Malone and Crawford Smith — a friendly, welcoming session where players get a free drink and a warm reception from the staff. Free to play; turn up on the night.
Getting there
720 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AD.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Allison Arms’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
19:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
00:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Allison Arms
720 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AD
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Glasgow live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's The Allison Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Glasgow open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Glasgow mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
720 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AD.
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