Charlie Bassett's Inn is a traditional country pub, restaurant and campsite on New Road in Dilhorne, in the Staffordshire Moorlands near Stoke-on-Trent (ST10 2PQ). Known for homemade food, well-kept real ales and a welcoming beer garden, it hosts live music and entertainment on Saturday evenings from around 9pm. The pub is closed on Mondays. With a small room of roughly 70 capacity and an in-house PA, it's a friendly grassroots spot for covers and original acts in the Moorlands.
Stoke-on-Trent · Every Friday · No fee listed
Charlie Bassett's Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at Charlie Bassett's — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Fri 13 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Every Friday |
| 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 FridayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Charlie Bassett's
DilhorneGetting there
New Rd, Dilhorne,
Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ
Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ
The nearest station is Blythe Bridge (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Dilhorne, Stoke-on-TrentAbout the night
Charlie Bassett's is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Stoke-on-Trent. 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
New Rd, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Charlie Bassett's Inn is a traditional country pub, restaurant and campsite on New Road in Dilhorne, in the Staffordshire Moorlands near Stoke-on-Trent (ST10 2PQ). Known for homemade food, well-kept real ales and a welcoming beer garden, it hosts live music and entertainment on Saturday evenings from around 9pm. The pub is closed on Mondays. With a small room of roughly 70 capacity and an in-house PA, it's a friendly grassroots spot for covers and original acts in the Moorlands.
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Dilhorne · Every Friday
Charlie Bassett's Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at Charlie Bassett's — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
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Charlie Bassett's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Charlie Bassett's Open Mic runs on Fridays at Charlie Bassett's in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 3 Nov 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 20:00Starts in 12h 19m 06s
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightFridayEvery FridayNext: Fri 13 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Charlie Bassett's is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Stoke-on-Trent. 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
New Rd, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 Charlie Bassett's’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 20:00Starts in 12h 19m 06s
Kick-off20:00Every Friday
Venue closes00:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Friday
Coming up
Fri 13 Nov · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 27 Nov
Kit
Charlie Bassett's 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 Charlie Bassett's
New Rd, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ
AddressNew Rd, Dilhorne
AreaDilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent
PostcodeST10 2PQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Blythe Bridge (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Charlie Bassett's in Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent; ST10 2PQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Charlie Bassett's provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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New Rd, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ.
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The nearest station is Blythe Bridge (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST10 2PQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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