The Pot Still, a whisky bar institution in Glasgow's City Centre, hosts a vibrant mix of original acts and covers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for musicians. With a standing capacity of around 80, this intimate venue features a PA system and guitar amp, making it ideal for grassroots performances. Its Thursday-night free folk open mic has become a staple for local talent, located at 154 Hope Street, G2 2TH.
City Centre · Every Thursday · Free
The Pot Still Open Mic
Glasgow's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 154 Hope Street, G2 2TH — whisky bar institution, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Pot Still · Glasgow
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Pot Still Open Mic — Quick Facts
Glasgow's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 154 Hope Street, G2 2TH — whisky bar institution, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
Performer typesMusic · Folk
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Pot Still154 Hope Street
City Centre
Glasgow G2 2TH
City Centre, Glasgow — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Folk welcome
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About The Pot Still
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in City Centre, Glasgow
Kicks off at 20:00, 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 Pot Still is a beloved family-run whisky bar in the heart of Glasgow, famous for its 800-plus malt whiskies and cask ales. Its events calendar is built entirely around whisky — drop-in tastings every Thursday and Sunday plus brand evenings — and there is no open mic or live-music night here. If you were sent for an open mic, this isn't the spot; it's a place to sit with a dram, not to play.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Pot Still’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Pot Still
154 Hope Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 2TH
Planning Your Thursday 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 Pot Still 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.
154 Hope Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 2TH.
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