The Star Inn, known as the Star on the Cliff, is a small early-Victorian three-room pub tucked down Back Hope Street in Higher Broughton, Salford, serving since 1846. In 2009 it became the first pub in the country to be bought and run by its own regulars, and it remains co-operatively owned with its own brewery. The Star Inn Folk Club, an open mic for singers and poets, has run on the first Wednesday of the month for around ten years. The pub also runs a monthly quiz, community events and beer festivals.
Salford · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
The Star Inn Open Mic
Higher Broughton's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 4 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every 1st Wednesday 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 · Poets · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Star Inn
Higher BroughtonGetting there
2 Back Hope Street,
Higher Broughton, Salford M7 2FR
Higher Broughton, Salford M7 2FR
The nearest station is Crumpsall (tram stop), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Higher Broughton, SalfordAbout the night
The Star Inn Folk Club runs on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month at the Star on the Cliff, a co-operatively owned Victorian pub tucked down Back Hope Street in Higher Broughton. It has been going for around ten years and draws singers and poets from across Greater Manchester. Turn up on the night to take part. No start time is published, so check the pub's own channels before travelling.
The Star Inn, known as the Star on the Cliff, is a small early-Victorian three-room pub tucked down Back Hope Street in Higher Broughton, Salford, serving since 1846. In 2009 it became the first pub in the country to be bought and run by its own regulars, and it remains co-operatively owned with its own brewery. The Star Inn Folk Club, an open mic for singers and poets, has run on the first Wednesday of the month for around ten years. The pub also runs a monthly quiz, community events and beer festivals.
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Higher Broughton · Every 1st Wednesday of the month
The Star Inn Open Mic
Higher Broughton's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Star Inn · Salford
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Aug 2026
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The Star Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightWednesdayEvery 1st Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 4 Nov
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
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Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
The Star Inn Folk Club runs on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month at the Star on the Cliff, a co-operatively owned Victorian pub tucked down Back Hope Street in Higher Broughton. It has been going for around ten years and draws singers and poets from across Greater Manchester. Turn up on the night to take part. No start time is published, so check the pub's own channels before travelling.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Star Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Star Inn
2 Back Hope Street, Higher Broughton, Salford M7 2FR
Address2 Back Hope Street
AreaHigher Broughton, Salford
PostcodeM7 2FR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Crumpsall (tram stop), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Star Inn in Higher Broughton, Salford; M7 2FR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. 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 Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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2 Back Hope Street, Higher Broughton, Salford M7 2FR.
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The nearest station is Crumpsall (tram stop), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M7 2FR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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