The Vic (the Victoria Inn) is a friendly independent free house at 21 Westbourne Place in Mumbles, Swansea, specialising in real ale, craft beer and live music. After closing in 2018 it reopened that December as the Mumbles Ale House and reverted to its original Victoria Inn name in February 2022. It hosts live music most Sunday evenings from around 6pm plus a weekly open mic night on Tuesdays, with a warm, music-focused atmosphere and a house PA for performers. It welcomes both originals and covers across mixed and acoustic styles.
Swansea · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Vic Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Vic (The Mumbles Ale House) in Mumbles, Swansea.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 20:00Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 20:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | facebook.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Vic
MumblesGetting there
21 Westbourne Pl,
Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DB
Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DB
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 4.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Mumbles, SwanseaAbout the night
The Vic in Mumbles, Swansea - the Victoria Inn, previously the Mumbles Ale House - hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. CAMRA's entry for the pub is explicit that Tuesday is the open mic night, with the quiz on Wednesdays and live music most Sunday evenings, so if you'd been planning a Wednesday, that's the quiz.
Sign-up process
Sign-up is on the night. Walk in and have a word with the host from 8:00 PM.
Getting there
21 Westbourne Pl, SA3 4DB, in the heart of Mumbles.
The venue
A traditional Mumbles pub with a friendly room, a good range of ales and weekend lunches cooked by a local award-winning chef. 18+ age policy. PA, a guitar amp and two microphones provided.
The Vic (the Victoria Inn) is a friendly independent free house at 21 Westbourne Place in Mumbles, Swansea, specialising in real ale, craft beer and live music. After closing in 2018 it reopened that December as the Mumbles Ale House and reverted to its original Victoria Inn name in February 2022. It hosts live music most Sunday evenings from around 6pm plus a weekly open mic night on Tuesdays, with a warm, music-focused atmosphere and a house PA for performers. It welcomes both originals and covers across mixed and acoustic styles.
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Mumbles · Every Tuesday
The Vic Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Vic (The Mumbles Ale House) in Mumbles, Swansea. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 20:00
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Vic Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Vic Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Vic in Swansea, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 20:00. Weekly open mic night at The Vic (The Mumbles Ale House) in Mumbles, Swansea. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 21 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 20:00 - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up20:00Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Vic in Mumbles, Swansea - the Victoria Inn, previously the Mumbles Ale House - hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. CAMRA's entry for the pub is explicit that Tuesday is the open mic night, with the quiz on Wednesdays and live music most Sunday evenings, so if you'd been planning a Wednesday, that's the quiz.
Sign-up process
Sign-up is on the night. Walk in and have a word with the host from 8:00 PM.
Getting there
21 Westbourne Pl, SA3 4DB, in the heart of Mumbles.
The venue
A traditional Mumbles pub with a friendly room, a good range of ales and weekend lunches cooked by a local award-winning chef. 18+ age policy. PA, a guitar amp and two microphones provided.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Vic’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off20:00Walk-in on the night
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Vic provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 20:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Vic
21 Westbourne Pl, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DB
Address21 Westbourne Pl
AreaMumbles, Swansea
PostcodeSA3 4DB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 4.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Vic in Mumbles, Swansea; SA3 4DB is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. The Vic provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swansea open mic nights for alternatives.
The Vic provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Vic's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Swansea open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
21 Westbourne Pl, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DB.
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The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 4.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SA3 4DB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 20:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Swansea open mics.
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