Spring Bank Tavern is Hull's dedicated rock, metal, punk and gaming pub at 29 Spring Bank — a pub dating to the 1820s that was fully refurbished and reopened in October 2021. It's a proper multi-genre alternative local covering rock, mod, indie and britpop, with a growing real-ale range (2-5 ales on the bar) and plenty of spirits. Live bands feature frequently, alongside a weekly quiz, a monthly open mic, karaoke and themed gaming nights — including dedicated rock-night events listed on VisitHull. A genuine grassroots stage for heavier and alternative acts in the city.
Hull · Monthly on Thursdays · No fee listed
Spring Bank Tavern Open Mic
Hull's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Monthly on Thursdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
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03 — The night
Monthly on ThursdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Thursdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Spring Bank Tavern
HullGetting there
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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
HullAbout the night
The Spring Bank Tavern is an independent, rock-leaning corner pub at 29 Spring Bank, Hull (HU3 1AF), dating back to the 1820s and reopened after a full refurbishment in October 2021. Its anything-goes open mic has been advertised for the third Thursday of every month, hosted by local comedian Alex Hall: play a song or two, try out spoken word, tell jokes or do sketch comedy, from straight covers to strange performance poetry, it all fits here. Entry is free, and every act is automatically entered into a cash competition voted on by the bar staff.
Please note: CAMRA lists the pub as temporarily closed from 26 September 2026, expected to reopen on or before 1 December 2026, and no 2026 date for the open mic has been found, so check the pub's socials before you head over.
Spring Bank Tavern is Hull's dedicated rock, metal, punk and gaming pub at 29 Spring Bank — a pub dating to the 1820s that was fully refurbished and reopened in October 2021. It's a proper multi-genre alternative local covering rock, mod, indie and britpop, with a growing real-ale range (2-5 ales on the bar) and plenty of spirits. Live bands feature frequently, alongside a weekly quiz, a monthly open mic, karaoke and themed gaming nights — including dedicated rock-night events listed on VisitHull. A genuine grassroots stage for heavier and alternative acts in the city.
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Hull · Monthly on Thursdays
Spring Bank Tavern Open Mic
Hull's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 16 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Spring Bank Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Spring Bank Tavern Open Mic runs on Thursdays (monthly) at Spring Bank Tavern in Hull, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayMonthly on Thursdays
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Spring Bank Tavern is an independent, rock-leaning corner pub at 29 Spring Bank, Hull (HU3 1AF), dating back to the 1820s and reopened after a full refurbishment in October 2021. Its anything-goes open mic has been advertised for the third Thursday of every month, hosted by local comedian Alex Hall: play a song or two, try out spoken word, tell jokes or do sketch comedy, from straight covers to strange performance poetry, it all fits here. Entry is free, and every act is automatically entered into a cash competition voted on by the bar staff.
Please note: CAMRA lists the pub as temporarily closed from 26 September 2026, expected to reopen on or before 1 December 2026, and no 2026 date for the open mic has been found, so check the pub's socials before you head over.
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 engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Spring Bank Tavern’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Thursdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Thursdays
Getting there
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Kit
Spring Bank Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Spring Bank Tavern
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Getting there
Spring Bank Tavern is in Hull. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Spring Bank Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hull open mic nights for alternatives.
Spring Bank Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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10 — Venues near Spring Bank Tavern
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