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.
Stoke-on-Trent · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Swifty's Open Mic
Meir's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Swifty's
MeirGetting there
11 Sandon Road,
Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ
Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ
The nearest station is Longton (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Meir, Stoke-on-TrentAbout 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.
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.
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Meir · Every Thursday
Swifty's Open Mic
Meir's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Swifty's · Stoke-on-Trent
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Sept 2026
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Swifty's Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
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About This Open Mic
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 system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Swifty's’s Thursday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Swifty's
11 Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ
Address11 Sandon Road
AreaMeir, Stoke-on-Trent
PostcodeST3 7DJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Longton (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Swifty's in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent; ST3 7DJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Sanctuary Ale House, Artisan Tap, The Woodman and The Boulevard
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
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11 Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ.
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The nearest station is Longton (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST3 7DJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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