The Crow (formerly the Crafty Crow) sits at 102 Friar Lane in central Nottingham, a short walk from the historic Castle entrance. The wood-furnished, rustic alehouse reopened in July 2023 and was renamed in 2024, building a reputation on local Castle Rock ales, an array of LocAle guest beers, a fridge packed with craft bottles and cans, and a well-regarded vegetarian and largely vegan kitchen. For performers it runs a weekly Wednesday open mic that has become a community fixture, drawing acoustic and singer-songwriter acts into a relaxed, characterful pub setting. Dog-friendly, with lunch served Saturdays and Sundays and evening meals through the week.
Nottingham · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Crow Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at The Crow — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
22:30 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Crow
NottinghamGetting there
102 Friar Ln,
Nottingham NG1 6EB
Nottingham NG1 6EB
The nearest station is Old Market Square (tram stop), about 5 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
NottinghamAbout the night
The Crow (the Crafty Crow) on Friar Lane, opposite Nottingham Castle, runs a friendly weekly open mic every Wednesday from 7:30pm to around 10:30pm. It's an all-comers night — music, poetry, comedy and more — organised through a local Meetup group, so seasoned performers and first-timers share the same supportive room. No need to book a slot in advance; just turn up early to get your name down and grab a good spot, with craft beer and a vegetarian-friendly kitchen to settle into.
The Crow (formerly the Crafty Crow) sits at 102 Friar Lane in central Nottingham, a short walk from the historic Castle entrance. The wood-furnished, rustic alehouse reopened in July 2023 and was renamed in 2024, building a reputation on local Castle Rock ales, an array of LocAle guest beers, a fridge packed with craft bottles and cans, and a well-regarded vegetarian and largely vegan kitchen. For performers it runs a weekly Wednesday open mic that has become a community fixture, drawing acoustic and singer-songwriter acts into a relaxed, characterful pub setting. Dog-friendly, with lunch served Saturdays and Sundays and evening meals through the week.
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Nottingham · Every Wednesday
The Crow Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at The Crow — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Crow Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Crow Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Crow in Nottingham, starting at 19:30 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 7 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 22:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 18 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 26m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:30until 22:30
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Crow (the Crafty Crow) on Friar Lane, opposite Nottingham Castle, runs a friendly weekly open mic every Wednesday from 7:30pm to around 10:30pm. It's an all-comers night — music, poetry, comedy and more — organised through a local Meetup group, so seasoned performers and first-timers share the same supportive room. No need to book a slot in advance; just turn up early to get your name down and grab a good spot, with craft beer and a vegetarian-friendly kitchen to settle into.
The kit 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 The Crow’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 26m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Crow 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 10 minutes.
Find The Crow
102 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6EB
Address102 Friar Ln
AreaNottingham
PostcodeNG1 6EB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Old Market Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Crow is in Nottingham — use NG1 6EB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:30. The Crow provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Nottingham's The Crow open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Crow provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Crow's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Nottingham open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
102 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6EB.
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The nearest station is Old Market Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NG1 6EB. (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 Nottingham open mics.
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