The Twisted Lip is a quirky craft-beer and live-music bar at 11–13 Baker Street, in the heart of Middlesbrough's cultural quarter (TS1 2LF). A firm favourite with locals since it opened in 2014, it does things a little differently — a carefully curated range of real ales, craft beers, ciders and fine spirits alongside a regular music programme. Its long-running, prestigious Thursday open mic night has been a fixture for years (celebrating its fifth year back in 2019) and remains the venue's live-music anchor, drawing acoustic, rock, indie and covers players from across Teesside onto its in-house PA. A characterful, tucked-away grassroots hideaway with a loyal following.
Middlesbrough · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Twisted Lip Open Mic
Middlesbrough open mic at Twisted Lip — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Twisted Lip
MiddlesbroughGetting there
11-13 Baker St,
Middlesbrough TS1 2LF
Middlesbrough TS1 2LF
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
MiddlesbroughAbout the night
The Twisted Lip is a Sherlock-themed pub on Baker Street, Middlesbrough (11-13 Baker Street, TS1 2LF), and its open mic is something of an institution — running every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm, hosted by Nicholas Chapman, and going strong for over a decade. Every Thursday the bar fills with acoustics, rhythm and vocals from any artist who fancies a turn. Welcoming, well-established and free to take part — just bring your songs.
The Twisted Lip is a quirky craft-beer and live-music bar at 11–13 Baker Street, in the heart of Middlesbrough's cultural quarter (TS1 2LF). A firm favourite with locals since it opened in 2014, it does things a little differently — a carefully curated range of real ales, craft beers, ciders and fine spirits alongside a regular music programme. Its long-running, prestigious Thursday open mic night has been a fixture for years (celebrating its fifth year back in 2019) and remains the venue's live-music anchor, drawing acoustic, rock, indie and covers players from across Teesside onto its in-house PA. A characterful, tucked-away grassroots hideaway with a loyal following.
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Middlesbrough · Every Thursday
Twisted Lip Open Mic
Middlesbrough open mic at Twisted Lip — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Twisted Lip Open Mic — Quick Facts
Twisted Lip Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Twisted Lip in Middlesbrough, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Twisted Lip is a Sherlock-themed pub on Baker Street, Middlesbrough (11-13 Baker Street, TS1 2LF), and its open mic is something of an institution — running every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm, hosted by Nicholas Chapman, and going strong for over a decade. Every Thursday the bar fills with acoustics, rhythm and vocals from any artist who fancies a turn. Welcoming, well-established and free to take part — just bring your songs.
What's 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 Twisted Lip’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 24m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Twisted Lip provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Twisted Lip
11-13 Baker St, Middlesbrough TS1 2LF
Address11-13 Baker St
AreaMiddlesbrough
PostcodeTS1 2LF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Twisted Lip is in Middlesbrough — use TS1 2LF 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 Poverina, STACK Middlesbrough, The Fishermans Arms and The Burlam Bear
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Twisted Lip provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
Twisted Lip provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Twisted Lip's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Middlesbrough open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
11-13 Baker St, Middlesbrough TS1 2LF.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Middlesbrough regulars across the Middlesbrough open mic scene. Middlesbrough open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS1 2LF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Middlesbrough open mics.
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Twisted Lip open mic in brief. The Twisted Lip open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Twisted Lip’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Middlesbrough are listed by day.
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