Bunkers Hill sits at 36-38 Hockley, at the foot of Nottingham's trendy Hockley quarter and a short walk from Old Market Square. It has a long-standing reputation as a live-music bar: an upstairs private-hire room has hosted everyone from local up-and-comers to national talent, and the stage has previously been graced by Adele, Vampire Weekend and Mumford & Sons. Downstairs it's a serious beer destination — five cask ales, ten craft taps, traditional cider and a craft fridge of UK and world beers. A house PA and guitar amp support both originals and covers across mixed genres. Open Sunday noon-11pm, Monday-Thursday 4-11pm and until midnight Friday and Saturday. A dependable grassroots fixture in Nottingham's gig circuit.
Nottingham · Every Tuesday · Free
Bunkers Hill Open Mic
Nottingham's weekly Tuesday open mic night at Bunkers Hill pub.
Open mic at a glance Bunkers Hill · Nottingham
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
21 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Bunkers Hill Open Mic — Quick Facts
Nottingham's weekly Tuesday open mic night at Bunkers Hill pub.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Bunkers Hill36/38 Hockley
Nottingham NG1 1FP
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Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Bunkers Hill
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Nottingham
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Nottingham open mic directory
The Night
Bunkers Hill in Nottingham hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This is a traditional pub and bar known for live music and a relaxed atmosphere.
Sign-up process
Sign up in person from 7:30 PM at the venue.
Getting there
36/38 Hockley, NG1 1FP.
The venue
Pub and bar. 18+ policy. Known for live music and a friendly atmosphere.
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 Bunkers Hill’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find Bunkers Hill
36/38 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FP
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Nottingham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Nottingham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
36/38 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FP.
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