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 · No fee listed
Bishop on the Bridge Open Mic
Winchester's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 29 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
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Kick-off
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| Night | Every last Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
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03 — The night
Every last Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Bishop on the Bridge
WinchesterGetting there
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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
WinchesterAbout 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.
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.
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Winchester · Every last Sunday of the month
Bishop on the Bridge Open Mic
Winchester's sunday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
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- May 2026
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- No fee
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Bishop on the Bridge Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bishop on the Bridge Open Mic runs on the last Sunday of the month at Bishop on the Bridge in Winchester, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 13 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 19:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 29 Nov · 19:00Starts in 16d 11h 11m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery last Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 29 Nov
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Bishop on the Bridge’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 29 Nov · 19:00Starts in 16d 11h 11m
Kick-off19:00Every last Sunday of the month
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
How often
Every last Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 29 Nov · Sun 27 Dec · Sun 31 Jan
Kit
Bishop on the Bridge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Bishop on the Bridge
Winchester
AreaWinchester
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Getting there
Bishop on the Bridge is in Winchester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Bishop on the Bridge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Winchester open mic nights for alternatives.
Bishop on the Bridge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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