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.
Sunderland · Every Thursday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Harbour View Pub
RokerGetting there
1 Benedict Rd, Roker,
Sunderland SR6 0NX
Sunderland SR6 0NX
The nearest station is Stadium Of Light (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
Roker, SunderlandAbout 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.
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.
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Roker · Every Thursday
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.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Harbour View Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
Harbour View Pub Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Harbour View Pub in Sunderland, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 13 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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.
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 Harbour View Pub’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Harbour View Pub provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Harbour View Pub
1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NX
Address1 Benedict Rd, Roker
AreaRoker, Sunderland
PostcodeSR6 0NX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stadium Of Light (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Harbour View Pub in Roker, Sunderland; SR6 0NX is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Harbour View Pub provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
Harbour View Pub provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Harbour View Pub's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Sunderland open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NX.
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The nearest station is Stadium Of Light (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SR6 0NX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Harbour View Pub open mic in brief. The Harbour View Pub open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Harbour View Pub’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Sunderland are listed by day.
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