Swifty's is a community bar and music venue in Meir that opened in November 2018 and relocated in June 2023 into the former Youth Centre and Library building, which it shares with community group Meir Matters. It is a large open-plan room serving cask ale, craft beer and flavoured ciders, with free darts and pool, and it books live entertainment every weekend. The CAMRA record naming the Thursday open mic was last updated 10 June 2024, so the day needs confirming; the venue is demonstrably still active, with gig listings through November 2026 on AllEvents, which describes it as hosting regular open mic and comedy nights. Start time is not published.
Meir · Every Thursday · Free
Swifty's Open Mic
Meir's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Swifty's · Stoke-on-Trent
Thursday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
15 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Listing status
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Last updated: 15 September 2026
Swifty's Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Swifty's11 Sandon Road
Meir
Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ
Meir, 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Swifty's
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent
Start time — we’re on it, no info yet
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Stoke-on-Trent open mic directory
The Night
Runs weekly on Thursdays. Swifty's is a community bar and music venue in Meir that opened in November 2018 and relocated in June 2023 into the former Youth Centre and Library building, which it shares with community group Meir Matters. It is a large open-plan room serving cask ale, craft beer and flavoured ciders, with free darts and pool, and it books live entertainment every weekend. The CAMRA record naming the Thursday open mic was last updated 10 June 2024, so the day needs confirming; the venue is demonstrably still active, with gig listings through November 2026 on AllEvents, which describes it as hosting regular open mic and comedy nights. Start time is not published.
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 Swifty's’s Thursday night runs.
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Swifty's
11 Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Stoke-on-Trent live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stoke-on-Trent open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
11 Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ.
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