The Trout Inn is a family-run riverside pub at St John's Bridge on the Thames, just outside Lechlade. Live music is a long tradition here, including the free annual Riverfolk Festival each July and the Riverfolk Acoustic Club on the second and last Fridays.
Lechlade · Every other Friday · No fee listed
The Trout Inn Open Mic
St John's Bridge's friday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every other Friday |
| 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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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other FridayHow the night runs
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Trout Inn
St John's BridgeGetting there
St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road,
Lechlade GL7 3HA
Lechlade GL7 3HA
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
St John's Bridge, LechladeAbout the night
Riverfolk Acoustic Club meets on the second and last Fridays of each month from 7.30pm at the Trout Inn by St John's Bridge, just outside Lechlade. It is a totally unplugged acoustic club where singers, players and listeners are all welcome. Check the club's calendar before travelling.
The Trout Inn is a family-run riverside pub at St John's Bridge on the Thames, just outside Lechlade. Live music is a long tradition here, including the free annual Riverfolk Festival each July and the Riverfolk Acoustic Club on the second and last Fridays.
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St John's Bridge · Every other Friday
The Trout Inn Open Mic
St John's Bridge's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Trout Inn · Lechlade
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Oct 2026
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28 Oct
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No fee
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The Trout Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightFridayEvery other Friday
Starts19:30start time
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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Riverfolk Acoustic Club meets on the second and last Fridays of each month from 7.30pm at the Trout Inn by St John's Bridge, just outside Lechlade. It is a totally unplugged acoustic club where singers, players and listeners are all welcome. Check the club's calendar before travelling.
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 The Trout Inn’s Friday night runs.
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Trout Inn
St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade GL7 3HA
AddressSt John's Bridge, Faringdon Road
AreaSt John's Bridge, Lechlade
PostcodeGL7 3HA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Trout Inn in St John's Bridge, Lechlade; GL7 3HA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Friday Night
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07 — Small print8 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
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St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade GL7 3HA.
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