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.
Jericho · Every Sunday · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance The Old Bookbinders Ale House · Oxford
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Old Bookbinders Ale House Open Mic — Quick Facts
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.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Old Bookbinders Ale House17-18 Victor St
Jericho
Oxford OX2 6BT
Jericho, Oxford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Old Bookbinders Ale House
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Jericho, Oxford
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Oxford open mic directory
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
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Old Bookbinders Ale House’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
22:30Last songs
Every Sunday 10-min slots Free entry
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17-18 Victor St, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BT
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Oxford 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 Oxford open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Oxford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
17-18 Victor St, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BT.
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