The Stile Inn is a family-run pub at 224 Shirley Road, Shirley, Southampton (SO15 3HR), with live music every weekend, a large beer garden out back, and free pool on Sundays. The weekend programme mixes live bands (including local rock and covers acts) with open-mic nights, karaoke and quizzes, giving it a lively, community-local feel. Friendly staff, traditional pub games (darts and pool) and a well-regarded beer garden make it a popular Shirley spot for grassroots gigs.
Southampton · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Stile Inn Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Stile Inn — 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. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Stile Inn
SouthamptonGetting there
224 Shirley Rd,
Southampton SO15 3HR
Southampton SO15 3HR
The nearest station is Millbrook (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
SouthamptonAbout the night
The Stile Inn is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Southampton. 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
224 Shirley Rd, Southampton SO15 3HR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Stile Inn is a family-run pub at 224 Shirley Road, Shirley, Southampton (SO15 3HR), with live music every weekend, a large beer garden out back, and free pool on Sundays. The weekend programme mixes live bands (including local rock and covers acts) with open-mic nights, karaoke and quizzes, giving it a lively, community-local feel. Friendly staff, traditional pub games (darts and pool) and a well-regarded beer garden make it a popular Shirley spot for grassroots gigs.
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Southampton · Every Wednesday
The Stile Inn Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Stile Inn — 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
- 21 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Stile Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Stile Inn Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Stile Inn in Southampton, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 21 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Stile Inn is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Southampton. 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
224 Shirley Rd, Southampton SO15 3HR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 The Stile Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Stile Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Stile Inn
224 Shirley Rd, Southampton SO15 3HR
Address224 Shirley Rd
AreaSouthampton
PostcodeSO15 3HR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Millbrook (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Stile Inn is in Southampton — use SO15 3HR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Stile Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Stile Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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224 Shirley Rd, Southampton SO15 3HR.
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The nearest station is Millbrook (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO15 3HR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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