The Old Toll Bar is a beautifully restored Victorian bar at 1-3 Paisley Road West in Glasgow's Southside, a ten-minute walk from the OVO Hydro and the River Clyde (G51 1LF). One of the city's most characterful traditional pubs, it hosts a well-loved Sunday afternoon open mic from 3pm to 7pm, free to perform and free to watch. A house guitar is provided and players get a free drink — a generous touch that keeps regulars coming back week after week. Just turn up; a PA and vocal mic are set up. Beyond the open mic the venue runs a varied programme including old-time sessions, salsa and blues dancing, live acts and comedy. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the room best; full bands should check with the host first.
Glasgow · Every Sunday · Free
The Old Toll Bar Open Mic
Paisley Rd's sunday-night free open mic at The Old Toll Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 2:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 15:00, sign-up from 14:30. 15-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 30 Sept 202615:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 14:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 14:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| 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 | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
15:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
14:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
15:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
19:00 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Old Toll Bar
Paisley RdGetting there
1-3 Paisley Road West,
Paisley Rd, Glasgow G51 1LF
Paisley Rd, Glasgow G51 1LF
The nearest station is Anderston (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Paisley Rd, GlasgowAbout the night
The Old Toll Bar — a beautifully restored Victorian pub on the Southside, a short walk from the Hydro — hosts a Sunday afternoon open mic from 3pm to 7pm. All performers and music lovers are welcome, there's a house guitar to play and a free drink for those who get up. It's a relaxed daytime session in one of Glasgow's most characterful rooms. Free entry; turn up and add your name.
The Old Toll Bar is a beautifully restored Victorian bar at 1-3 Paisley Road West in Glasgow's Southside, a ten-minute walk from the OVO Hydro and the River Clyde (G51 1LF). One of the city's most characterful traditional pubs, it hosts a well-loved Sunday afternoon open mic from 3pm to 7pm, free to perform and free to watch. A house guitar is provided and players get a free drink — a generous touch that keeps regulars coming back week after week. Just turn up; a PA and vocal mic are set up. Beyond the open mic the venue runs a varied programme including old-time sessions, salsa and blues dancing, live acts and comedy. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the room best; full bands should check with the host first.
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Paisley Rd · Every Sunday
The Old Toll Bar Open Mic
Paisley Rd's sunday-night free open mic at The Old Toll Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 2:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 30 Sept
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Old Toll Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Old Toll Bar Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, starting at 15:00 with sign-up from 14:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 30 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Old Toll Bar’s venue page →
Music starts around 15:00, finishing about 19:00. Sign-up is on the night from 14:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 15 minutes, so the night holds around 16 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 15:00Starts in 2d 07h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts15:00until 19:00
Sign-up14:30Walk-in
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 16 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Old Toll Bar — a beautifully restored Victorian pub on the Southside, a short walk from the Hydro — hosts a Sunday afternoon open mic from 3pm to 7pm. All performers and music lovers are welcome, there's a house guitar to play and a free drink for those who get up. It's a relaxed daytime session in one of Glasgow's most characterful rooms. Free entry; turn up and add your name.
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 engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Old Toll Bar’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 15:00Starts in 2d 07h 21m
Sign-up opens14:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off15:00Every Sunday
Music ends19:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 16 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Old Toll Bar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 14:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find The Old Toll Bar
1-3 Paisley Road West, Paisley Rd, Glasgow G51 1LF
Address1-3 Paisley Road West
AreaPaisley Rd, Glasgow
PostcodeG51 1LF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Anderston (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Old Toll Bar in Paisley Rd, Glasgow; G51 1LF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 14:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 19:00. The Old Toll Bar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 14:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Glasgow open mic nights for alternatives.
The Old Toll Bar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes, entry to The Old Toll Bar's open mic was free at our last check, 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.
1-3 Paisley Road West, Paisley Rd, Glasgow G51 1LF.
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The nearest station is Anderston (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G51 1LF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 14:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Glasgow open mics.
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