The Tap House Notts stands out in Nottingham's vibrant music scene with its welcoming atmosphere for both original acts and cover bands. This grassroots venue is equipped with a quality PA system, fostering a diverse array of genres and giving local talent a platform to shine. Its intimate setting encourages a close connection between performers and audiences, making each event a unique experience.
Byard Lane · Every Tuesday · Free
The Tap House Notts Open Mic
The Tap House Notts hosts a weekly open mic in Nottingham every Tuesday, offering a full backline and free entry.
Open mic at a glance The Tap House Notts · Nottingham
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
01 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
18:30
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Tap House Notts Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Tap House Notts hosts a weekly open mic in Nottingham every Tuesday, offering a full backline and free entry.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:00
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Tap House Notts10 Byard Ln
Byard Lane
Nottingham NG1 2GJ
Byard Lane, Nottingham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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About The Tap House Notts
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Byard Lane, Nottingham
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 18:30
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
The Tap House Notts at 10 Byard Lane (NG1 2GJ) is Nottingham's first self-serve beer, wine and pizza house - over twenty rotating taps in the Lace Market, a short walk from the train station, and a room that genuinely does host local live music nights and special events.
What it doesn't run at the moment is a recurring open mic. Two consecutive re-checks of the venue's own site and listings found no weekly open stage - only booked live music, special events and a Thursday quiz. The stored Tuesday listing came from a maps text-search and has never been confirmed by the venue.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight, Sunday 1pm-10pm.
The venue
A modern self-serve bar, 18+. Well worth a look for a booked gig - but not a night to turn up and get on a list. If the open mic starts up, we'll pick it up.
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 The Tap House Notts’s Tuesday night runs.
18:30Sign-up
19:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Tap House Notts
10 Byard Ln, Byard Lane, Nottingham NG1 2GJ
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 18:30 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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Seven things people ask before turning up at Nottingham's The Tap House Notts open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. 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.
10 Byard Ln, Byard Lane, Nottingham NG1 2GJ.
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