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.
Dilhorne · Every Friday · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance Charlie Bassett's · Stoke-on-Trent
Friday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
08 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Charlie Bassett's Open Mic — Quick Facts
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.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Charlie Bassett'sNew Rd, Dilhorne
Dilhorne
Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ
Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent — 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 Charlie Bassett's
About This Open Mic
Every Friday in Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Stoke-on-Trent open mic directory
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
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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 Charlie Bassett's’s Friday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:30Venue closes
Every Friday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Charlie Bassett's
New Rd, Dilhorne, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Stoke-on-Trent live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stoke-on-Trent open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Stoke-on-Trent mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
New Rd, Dilhorne, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2PQ.
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