The Rock Inn is a friendly bar and grill in the centre of Porthcawl with a genuine grass-roots music streak. Its free Thursday open mic, hosted by award-winning acoustic duo Calon, runs through a great-sounding acoustic PA tuned especially for acoustic performances, with a house Ovation guitar, an Ashdown bass rig and backing tracks on hand for solo vocalists. Slots go first-come-first-served, and live music adds to the pub's lively seaside atmosphere.
Porthcawl · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Rock Inn Open Mic
Porthcawl's Thursday-night free open mic at 98 John Street, CF36 3DT — seaside pub, acoustic, walk-in.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 60 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Rock Inn
Town CentreGetting there
98 John Street,
Town Centre, Porthcawl CF36 3DT
Town Centre, Porthcawl CF36 3DT
The nearest station is Pyle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Town Centre, PorthcawlAbout the night
The Rock Inn on John Street in Porthcawl runs a weekly Thursday open mic — a seaside town pub with a reliable acoustic night on the South Wales coast.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
98 John Street, CF36 3DT. Porthcawl has no rail station — nearest is Bridgend (15 minutes by bus).
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity c. 60. Full bar.
The Rock Inn is a friendly bar and grill in the centre of Porthcawl with a genuine grass-roots music streak. Its free Thursday open mic, hosted by award-winning acoustic duo Calon, runs through a great-sounding acoustic PA tuned especially for acoustic performances, with a house Ovation guitar, an Ashdown bass rig and backing tracks on hand for solo vocalists. Slots go first-come-first-served, and live music adds to the pub's lively seaside atmosphere.
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Town Centre · Every Thursday
The Rock Inn Open Mic
Porthcawl's Thursday-night free open mic at 98 John Street, CF36 3DT — seaside pub, acoustic, walk-in.
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- May 2026
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- No fee
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The Rock Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Rock Inn Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Rock Inn in Porthcawl, starting at 20:00. Porthcawl's Thursday-night free open mic at 98 John Street, CF36 3DT — seaside pub, acoustic, walk-in. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 5 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 06m
Age18+
Capacityc. 60 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Rock Inn on John Street in Porthcawl runs a weekly Thursday open mic — a seaside town pub with a reliable acoustic night on the South Wales coast.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
98 John Street, CF36 3DT. Porthcawl has no rail station — nearest is Bridgend (15 minutes by bus).
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity c. 60. Full bar.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Rock Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 06m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Rock Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Rock Inn
98 John Street, Town Centre, Porthcawl CF36 3DT
Address98 John Street
AreaTown Centre, Porthcawl
PostcodeCF36 3DT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Pyle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Rock Inn in Town Centre, Porthcawl; CF36 3DT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Prince of Wales, The Gremlin Club, Uplands Tavern and Cheetahs Bar & Grill
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Rock Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Rock Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Rock Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Porthcawl open mics.
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98 John Street, Town Centre, Porthcawl CF36 3DT.
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The nearest station is Pyle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CF36 3DT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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