The Queens Tap is an epic town-centre pub right across from Swindon train station (74 Station Road, SN1 1DG) and, dating to 1841, one of the oldest surviving pubs in the area. Billed as "A Mighty Local", it's a sports-and-music venue with live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a rotating selection of mostly regional real ales, traditional pub games (darts and pool), big-screen sport, a summer garden with an outside bar and disabled access. A reliable small-room (around 100 capacity) stop for live bands in central Swindon.
Swindon · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Queens Tap Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Queens Tap — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Queens Tap
SwindonGetting there
74 Station Rd,
Swindon SN1 1DG
Swindon SN1 1DG
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 5 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
SwindonAbout the night
The Queens Tap is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swindon. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
74 Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DG.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Queens Tap is an epic town-centre pub right across from Swindon train station (74 Station Road, SN1 1DG) and, dating to 1841, one of the oldest surviving pubs in the area. Billed as "A Mighty Local", it's a sports-and-music venue with live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a rotating selection of mostly regional real ales, traditional pub games (darts and pool), big-screen sport, a summer garden with an outside bar and disabled access. A reliable small-room (around 100 capacity) stop for live bands in central Swindon.
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Swindon · Every Wednesday
The Queens Tap Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Queens Tap — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 17 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Queens Tap Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Queens Tap Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Queens Tap in Swindon, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 17 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Queens Tap is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swindon. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
74 Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DG.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 The Queens Tap’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Queens Tap provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Queens Tap
74 Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DG
Address74 Station Rd
AreaSwindon
PostcodeSN1 1DG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Queens Tap is in Swindon — use SN1 1DG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Tawny Owl, The Wine Bar, The Rolleston Arms and The Beehive
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Queens Tap provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Queens Tap provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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74 Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DG.
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The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SN1 1DG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Queens Tap
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