Patrick's Bar (also known as Patrick's Irish Bar) is a lively Irish-themed pub at 57-59 Holyhead Road in Bangor, popular with locals and students from nearby Bangor University. A relaxed, welcoming spot on the city's grassroots scene, it runs a weekly Thursday open mic that is open to musicians and performers of all kinds, alongside occasional live music and karaoke nights.
Bangor · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Patrick's Bar Open Mic
Holyhead Road's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
time tbc · we're working to find outThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Patrick's Bar
Holyhead RoadGetting there
Holyhead Road, Bangor
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 10 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
Holyhead Road, BangorAbout the night
Patrick's Bar (Patrick's Irish Bar) on Holyhead Road in Bangor runs a weekly open mic night every Thursday, open to musicians and performers.
Patrick's Bar (also known as Patrick's Irish Bar) is a lively Irish-themed pub at 57-59 Holyhead Road in Bangor, popular with locals and students from nearby Bangor University. A relaxed, welcoming spot on the city's grassroots scene, it runs a weekly Thursday open mic that is open to musicians and performers of all kinds, alongside occasional live music and karaoke nights.
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Holyhead Road · Every Thursday
Patrick's Bar Open Mic
Holyhead Road's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Patrick's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Patrick's Bar Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Patrick's Bar in Bangor. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 1 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Patrick's Bar’s venue page →
Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
StartsTBCstart timeNot confirmed yet
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Patrick's Bar (Patrick's Irish Bar) on Holyhead Road in Bangor runs a weekly open mic night every Thursday, open to musicians and performers.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Patrick's Bar’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Patrick's Bar
Holyhead Road, Bangor
AreaHolyhead Road, Bangor
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Patrick's Bar in Holyhead Road, Bangor. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bangor open mic nights for alternatives.
Patrick's Bar has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Patrick's Bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bangor open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Patrick's Bar is in Holyhead Road, Bangor. Get directions, or see the other Liverpool open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bangor regulars across the Bangor open mic scene. Bangor open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Bangor open mics.
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