The Harbour View is a modern local pub at 1 Benedict Road, Roker, Sunderland (SR6 0NX), sitting opposite Roker Harbour a short walk from Roker Beach. Converted from a former hotel and restaurant, it pours six regularly-changing real ales plus a strong gin selection. Its live-music draw is the popular weekly 'Speakeasy' — free-entry live blues and acoustic sessions led by George Shovlin and friends, every Thursday from 8pm. A welcoming, community-focused seafront pub for blues, acoustic and folk performers in north-east Sunderland.
Roker · Every Thursday · Free
Harbour View Pub Open Mic
Sunderland open mic at Harbour View Pub — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Harbour View Pub · Sunderland
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Harbour View Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
Sunderland open mic at Harbour View Pub — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayThursday
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
Harbour View Pub1 Benedict Rd, Roker
Roker
Sunderland SR6 0NX
Roker, Sunderland — 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 Harbour View Pub
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Roker, Sunderland
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 Sunderland open mic directory
The Night
The Harbour View is a welcoming real-ale and gin pub a stone's throw from Roker beach, and every Thursday from 8pm it hosts a popular open mic night billed as the "Speakeasy." The bar staff get warm reviews and the easy, friendly atmosphere keeps people lingering — a relaxed spot for a first gig. Bring your own instrument; sign-up is informal, so arrive early and have a word at the bar.
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 Harbour View Pub’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Harbour View Pub
1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NX
Planning Your Thursday 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NX.
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