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 · Free
The William Walker Open Mic
Winchester's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The William Walker · Winchester
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
04 Aug
Last verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start21:00
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Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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The William WalkerWinchester
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Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
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Music welcome
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About The William Walker
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Winchester
Kicks off at 21:00
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 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.
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 The William Walker’s Tuesday night runs.
21:00Kick-off
00:00Last songs
22:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
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Winchester
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 00:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Winchester live music scene.
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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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