The Bishop on the Bridge is a popular Fuller's riverside pub at 1 High Street, Winchester, sitting right on the River Itchen with a sun-soaked terrace and garden plus sheltered indoor beach-hut seating. It reopened in May following a five-week refurbishment, with a modern dining area serving pub classics, roasts and puddings alongside cask ale, craft beer, gin and cocktails. Music here is a relaxed weekly fixture: every Sunday from 4pm the pub hosts two hours of live acoustic music by the water — an easy-going slot ideal for solo acoustic performers and duos. With its in-house PA and roughly 80-capacity space, it's a polished, well-run room rather than a late-night gig venue.
Winchester · Every last Sunday of the month · Free
Bishop on the Bridge Open Mic
Winchester's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Bishop on the Bridge · Winchester
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
24 Jul
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Free
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Last updated: 24 July 2026
Bishop on the Bridge Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Bishop on the BridgeWinchester
Winchester — 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 Bishop on the Bridge
About This Open Mic
Every last Sunday of the month in Winchester
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Winchester open mic directory
The Night
The Bishop on the Bridge runs an open mic on the last Sunday of every month from 7pm, on the bank of the River Itchen in the heart of Winchester. It's a relaxed, welcoming night showcasing the city's local talent. You can book a slot ahead by calling Amelia on 07949 624690, or simply turn up on the night. Entry is free and there's a PA for performers.
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 Bishop on the Bridge’s Sunday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
22:30Venue closes
Every last Sunday of the month Free entry
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Winchester
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early 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 Winchester live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Winchester open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Winchester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Winchester regulars across the Winchester open mic scene. Winchester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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