The Doffcocker Inn is a warm, welcoming Joseph Holt community pub at 780 Chorley Old Road in the Doffcocker district of Bolton — a striking 1901 stone 'calendar' pub famous for its 365 window panes, with a spacious open lounge on one side and a traditional vault on the other. Alongside a strong selection of Joseph Holt cask beers, it runs a lively entertainment calendar: live music, open-mic nights, weekend karaoke and free pool every Sunday evening, making it a dependable grassroots spot for local performers in north-west Bolton.
Bolton · Every Tuesday · Free
Doffcocker Inn Open Mic
Bolton open mic at Doffcocker Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Doffcocker Inn · Bolton
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
12 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 12 August 2026
Doffcocker Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bolton open mic at Doffcocker Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Doffcocker Inn780 Chorley Old Rd
Bolton BL1 5QD
Bolton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Doffcocker Inn
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Bolton
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bolton open mic directory
The Night
The Doffcocker Inn is a proper Joseph Holt community local out on Chorley Old Road, and its open mic runs every Tuesday from 8pm. It's a warm, welcoming room with a regular crowd, so turn up early if you fancy a slot. Expect a friendly mix of acoustic singer-songwriters and pub-session players rather than anything polished or precious.
Getting there
780 Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 5QD.
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 Doffcocker Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Doffcocker Inn
780 Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 5QD
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Bolton 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 Bolton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bolton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
780 Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 5QD.
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