The Strait and Narrow is an independent bar at the foot of Steep Hill, where Lincoln's High Street begins. Open since 2012, it pairs a list of more than a hundred world beers and a craft cocktail menu with a steady run of music: acoustic singers take the floor on Sunday nights from 7pm, while DJs play Friday and Saturday and live bands drop in occasionally. It's a lively, award-winning room that's become a fixture of the city's nightlife.
Steep Hill · Every Sunday · Free
The Strait and Narrow Open Mic
Lincoln's Sunday-afternoon acoustic sessions at The Strait and Narrow, Steep Hill — Lincoln's best bar, PA + guitar amp, walk-in.
Open mic at a glance The Strait and Narrow · Lincoln
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
16 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
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Last updated: 28 May 2026
The Strait and Narrow Open Mic — Quick Facts
Lincoln's Sunday-afternoon acoustic sessions at The Strait and Narrow, Steep Hill — Lincoln's best bar, PA + guitar amp, walk-in.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start16:00
Sign-up15:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 60 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Strait and NarrowThe Strait
Steep Hill
Lincoln LN2 1JD
Steep Hill, Lincoln — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Strait and Narrow
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Steep Hill, Lincoln
Kicks off at 16:00, sign-up from 15:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Lincoln open mic directory
The Night
The Strait and Narrow sits at the junction of Steep Hill and the High Street — voted Lincoln's best bar. Sunday afternoon acoustic sessions run weekly from 4pm, open to performers.
Sign-up process
Speak to bar staff. Walk-in.
Getting there
The Strait, LN2 1JD. 10 minutes uphill from Lincoln Central Rail.
The venue
Award-winning bar on Steep Hill. All ages until 8pm. Capacity c. 60. Real ales, craft beer, cocktails.
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 Strait and Narrow’s Sunday night runs.
15:30Sign-up
16:00Kick-off
19:00Last songs
01:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Strait and Narrow
The Strait, Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1JD
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 15:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 19:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Lincoln live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 15:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln 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 Lincoln mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
The Strait, Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1JD.
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