Hank's Bar is a late-night bar at 36–37 Queen Street in central Oxford (OX1 1PA), serving artisan cocktails, freshly made pizzas and sharing platters across a recently renovated space. It runs regular live DJs and hosts live music and themed nights, opening six days a week into the early hours, with event nights such as its NYE party. A lively, music-led nightlife spot in the heart of Oxford. Note: some listings cite postcode OX1 1ER for the same Queen Street address.
Oxford · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Hanks Bar Open Mic
Oxford open mic at Hanks Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202620:00
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 |
| Website | hanksbar.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Hanks Bar
OxfordGetting there
36 37Queen Street,
Oxford OX1 1PA
Oxford OX1 1PA
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 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
OxfordAbout the night
Hanks Bar is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Oxford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
36 37Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Hank's Bar is a late-night bar at 36–37 Queen Street in central Oxford (OX1 1PA), serving artisan cocktails, freshly made pizzas and sharing platters across a recently renovated space. It runs regular live DJs and hosts live music and themed nights, opening six days a week into the early hours, with event nights such as its NYE party. A lively, music-led nightlife spot in the heart of Oxford. Note: some listings cite postcode OX1 1ER for the same Queen Street address.
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Oxford · Every Wednesday
Hanks Bar Open Mic
Oxford open mic at Hanks Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Hanks Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hanks Bar Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Hanks Bar in Oxford, 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 checked 13 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitehanksbar.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Hanks Bar is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Oxford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
36 37Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 Hanks Bar’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Hanks Bar 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 Hanks Bar
36 37Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PA
Address36 37Queen Street
AreaOxford
PostcodeOX1 1PA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hanks Bar in Oxford; OX1 1PA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
James St. Tavern, The Eagle Tavern, The Royal Blenheim and The Harcourt Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Hanks Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Oxford open mic nights for alternatives.
Hanks Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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36 37Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PA.
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The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX1 1PA. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Oxford open mics.
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Hanks Bar open mic in brief. The Hanks Bar open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Hanks Bar’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Oxford are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — Venues near Hanks Bar
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