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 · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | joseph-holt.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Doffcocker Inn
BoltonGetting there
780 Chorley Old Rd,
Bolton BL1 5QD
Bolton BL1 5QD
The nearest station is Lostock (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
BoltonAbout 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.
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.
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Bolton · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Doffcocker Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Doffcocker Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Doffcocker Inn in Bolton, 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 verified 7 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitejoseph-holt.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Doffcocker Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Doffcocker Inn provides a PA system — 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 12 minutes.
Find Doffcocker Inn
780 Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 5QD
Address780 Chorley Old Rd
AreaBolton
PostcodeBL1 5QD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lostock (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Doffcocker Inn in Bolton; BL1 5QD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Doffcocker Inn 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 Bolton open mic nights for alternatives.
Doffcocker Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Doffcocker Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bolton open mics.
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780 Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 5QD.
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The nearest station is Lostock (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BL1 5QD. (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 Bolton open mics.
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Doffcocker Inn open mic in brief. The Doffcocker Inn open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Doffcocker Inn’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Bolton are listed by day.
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