The County Hotel is a hotel and one-bar pub on Brighowgate close to Grimsby town centre and the railway station. It is a regular live music room with bands most Friday and Saturday nights, and it runs a free monthly open mic session on a Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Listed on the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide on the last Sunday of the month.
Grimsby · Every last Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The County Hotel Open Mic
Brighowgate's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 29 Nov. Kick-off 15:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202615:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every last Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every last Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
15:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
15:00 Kick-off
18:00 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The County Hotel
BrighowgateGetting there
Brighowgate,
Grimsby DN32 0QU
Grimsby DN32 0QU
The nearest station is Grimsby Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Brighowgate, GrimsbyAbout the night
Runs on the last Sunday of the month, from 15:00. The County Hotel is a hotel and one-bar pub on Brighowgate close to Grimsby town centre and the railway station. It is a regular live music room with bands most Friday and Saturday nights, and it runs a free monthly open mic session on a Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Listed on the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide on the last Sunday of the month.
The County Hotel is a hotel and one-bar pub on Brighowgate close to Grimsby town centre and the railway station. It is a regular live music room with bands most Friday and Saturday nights, and it runs a free monthly open mic session on a Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Listed on the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide on the last Sunday of the month.
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Brighowgate · Every last Sunday of the month
The County Hotel Open Mic
Brighowgate's sunday open mic. Starts at 15:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The County Hotel Open Mic — Quick Facts
The County Hotel Open Mic runs on the last Sunday of the month at The County Hotel in Grimsby, starting at 15:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 16 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 15:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 29 Nov · 15:00Starts in 16d 07h 22m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery last Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 29 Nov
Starts15:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Runs on the last Sunday of the month, from 15:00. The County Hotel is a hotel and one-bar pub on Brighowgate close to Grimsby town centre and the railway station. It is a regular live music room with bands most Friday and Saturday nights, and it runs a free monthly open mic session on a Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Listed on the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide on the last Sunday of the month.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The County Hotel’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 29 Nov · 15:00Starts in 16d 07h 22m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off15:00Every last Sunday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every last Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 29 Nov · Sun 27 Dec · Sun 31 Jan
First time here?
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Find The County Hotel
Brighowgate, Grimsby DN32 0QU
AddressBrighowgate
AreaBrighowgate, Grimsby
PostcodeDN32 0QU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Grimsby Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The County Hotel in Brighowgate, Grimsby; DN32 0QU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Tin Jug, The Spider's Web, The Grosvenor and Cleethorpes Library
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Grimsby open mic nights for alternatives.
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Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Brighowgate, Grimsby DN32 0QU.
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The nearest station is Grimsby Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DN32 0QU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The County Hotel
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