The Crows Nest is a family-run pub and live-music venue at 1 Glenfield Road East in Leicester's West End (LE3 5QW), with a distinctive pirate theme. It is billed as a first-class live music venue, with weekly entertainment that runs from Blues and Motown through Rock and Roll to chart-tribute acts, plus karaoke nights hosted by entertainer Dave Mazzei. Crowds build especially on Thursday and Friday evenings. Alongside the music the pub offers snooker, darts, classic pub grub in generous portions and a popular Sunday carvery. Open until midnight most nights and 1am on Saturdays.
Leicester · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Crows Nest Open Mic
Leicester open mic at The Crows Nest — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Crows Nest
EastGetting there
1 Glenfield Rd, East,
Leicester LE3 5QW
Leicester LE3 5QW
The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
East, LeicesterAbout the night
The Crows Nest is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Leicester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
1 Glenfield Rd, East, Leicester LE3 5QW.
Photos
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The Crows Nest is a family-run pub and live-music venue at 1 Glenfield Road East in Leicester's West End (LE3 5QW), with a distinctive pirate theme. It is billed as a first-class live music venue, with weekly entertainment that runs from Blues and Motown through Rock and Roll to chart-tribute acts, plus karaoke nights hosted by entertainer Dave Mazzei. Crowds build especially on Thursday and Friday evenings. Alongside the music the pub offers snooker, darts, classic pub grub in generous portions and a popular Sunday carvery. Open until midnight most nights and 1am on Saturdays.
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East · Every Tuesday
The Crows Nest Open Mic
Leicester open mic at The Crows Nest — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Crows Nest Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Crows Nest Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Crows Nest in Leicester, 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 7 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Crows Nest is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Leicester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
1 Glenfield Rd, East, Leicester LE3 5QW.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Crows Nest’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Crows Nest provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Crows Nest
1 Glenfield Rd, East, Leicester LE3 5QW
Address1 Glenfield Rd, East
AreaEast, Leicester
PostcodeLE3 5QW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Crows Nest is in East, Leicester — use LE3 5QW for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Black Dog, The Cookie, The Western Pub and The Organ Grinder
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Crows Nest provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Crows Nest provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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1 Glenfield Rd, East, Leicester LE3 5QW.
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The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE3 5QW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Crows Nest
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