The William Walker is a Fuller's pub and restaurant at 34 The Square, Winchester, in the very shadow of the cathedral and named for the diver-hero William Walker who saved its foundations. It hosts live music every Friday and Saturday from 9pm, with various rotating artists, plus open-mic nights, alongside modern craft beers, cask classics, cocktails, wine and fresh food. The polished brass-topped bar and historic diving décor give it a stylish yet unpretentious feel. A house PA supports the regular weekend gigs.
Winchester · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The William Walker Open Mic
Winchester's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
00:00 Last songs
04 — Find The William Walker
WinchesterGetting there
Winchester
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 William Walker is a Fuller's pub right by Winchester Cathedral on The Square, hosting a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 9pm to midnight. It's a friendly, music-focused night (there's a dedicated William Walker Open Mic SoundCloud of past sets), with the pub also doing live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. To grab a slot, email wwopenmic@gmail.com or contact host Dan HM on 07760 428329 — or just come along.
The William Walker is a Fuller's pub and restaurant at 34 The Square, Winchester, in the very shadow of the cathedral and named for the diver-hero William Walker who saved its foundations. It hosts live music every Friday and Saturday from 9pm, with various rotating artists, plus open-mic nights, alongside modern craft beers, cask classics, cocktails, wine and fresh food. The polished brass-topped bar and historic diving décor give it a stylish yet unpretentious feel. A house PA supports the regular weekend gigs.
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Winchester · Every Tuesday
The William Walker Open Mic
Winchester's tuesday open mic. Starts at 21:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- No fee
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The William Walker Open Mic — Quick Facts
The William Walker Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The William Walker in Winchester, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 24 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 21:00 and runs to about 00:00. Sign-up is by email, in advance. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 11m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upBy email, in advance
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
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About This Open Mic
The William Walker is a Fuller's pub right by Winchester Cathedral on The Square, hosting a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 9pm to midnight. It's a friendly, music-focused night (there's a dedicated William Walker Open Mic SoundCloud of past sets), with the pub also doing live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. To grab a slot, email wwopenmic@gmail.com or contact host Dan HM on 07760 428329 — or just come along.
The kit 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 William Walker’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 11m
Kick-off21:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Music ends00:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The William Walker provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 21:00.
Find The William Walker
Winchester
AreaWinchester
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Getting there
The William Walker is in Winchester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 21:00. The open mic runs until about 00:00. The William Walker provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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