The Old Bookbinders Ale House is a quirky, family-run 19th-century pub in the heart of Oxford's Jericho (17-18 Victor Street, OX2 6BT), part of the Crafty Belle group and famous for its real ale, nook-and-cranny decor and French bistro menu. Music is a fixture: a fortnightly open mic hosted by Lee Bo runs with a top house PA plus a house guitar and keyboard provided, sitting alongside live-music nights, a pub quiz and comedy. The room is small (around 80 capacity) and intimate, welcoming both original songwriters and covers.
Oxford · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Old Bookbinders Ale House Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Old Bookbinders Ale House — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
22:30 Last songs
04 — Find The Old Bookbinders Ale House
JerichoGetting there
17-18 Victor St,
Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BT
Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BT
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Jericho, OxfordAbout the night
The Old Bookbinders Ale House 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
17-18 Victor St, Oxford OX2 6BT.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Old Bookbinders Ale House is a quirky, family-run 19th-century pub in the heart of Oxford's Jericho (17-18 Victor Street, OX2 6BT), part of the Crafty Belle group and famous for its real ale, nook-and-cranny decor and French bistro menu. Music is a fixture: a fortnightly open mic hosted by Lee Bo runs with a top house PA plus a house guitar and keyboard provided, sitting alongside live-music nights, a pub quiz and comedy. The room is small (around 80 capacity) and intimate, welcoming both original songwriters and covers.
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Jericho · Every Sunday
The Old Bookbinders Ale House Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Old Bookbinders Ale House — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Old Bookbinders Ale House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Old Bookbinders Ale House Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Old Bookbinders Ale House in Oxford, starting at 20:30 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 11 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Old Bookbinders Ale House’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:30 and runs to about 22:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes, so the night holds around 12 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:30Starts in 2d 12h 50m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:30until 22:30
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Old Bookbinders Ale House 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
17-18 Victor St, Oxford OX2 6BT.
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 ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Old Bookbinders Ale House’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:30Starts in 2d 12h 50m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Sunday
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Old Bookbinders Ale House provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find The Old Bookbinders Ale House
17-18 Victor St, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BT
Address17-18 Victor St
AreaJericho, Oxford
PostcodeOX2 6BT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Old Bookbinders Ale House in Jericho, Oxford; OX2 6BT 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 Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:30. The Old Bookbinders Ale House provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Oxford's The Old Bookbinders Ale House open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Oxford open mic nights for alternatives.
The Old Bookbinders Ale House provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Old Bookbinders Ale House's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Oxford open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
17-18 Victor St, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BT.
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The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX2 6BT. (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 Oxford open mics.
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The Old Bookbinders Ale House open mic in brief. The Old Bookbinders Ale House open mic runs every Sunday from 20:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Old Bookbinders Ale House’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Oxford are listed by day, for another night this week.
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