The Bull Inn is a newly refurbished 17th-century inn on Butcher Row in the heart of Shrewsbury, and an award-winning music venue. Live bands take over on Friday and Saturday nights, with an open mic on Wednesdays giving local players their turn, all rounded out with real ales, food and a large beer garden out back. It's a proper town-centre grassroots room with rooms upstairs if you fancy staying.
Shrewsbury · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Bull Inn Open Mic
Butcher Row's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
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 Bull Inn
Butcher RowGetting there
Butcher Row, Shrewsbury
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
Butcher Row, ShrewsburyAbout the night
The Bull Inn is a town-centre Shrewsbury pub on Butcher Row known for real ales, food and a packed live-music calendar, with a large beer garden out the back. Its weekly Wednesday-night open mic is a relaxed, free-entry session where every performer gets a free drink, and the venue also hosts regular live-music Fridays. It's a welcoming spot for both first-timers and seasoned players to grab a slot in the heart of the old town.
The Bull Inn is a newly refurbished 17th-century inn on Butcher Row in the heart of Shrewsbury, and an award-winning music venue. Live bands take over on Friday and Saturday nights, with an open mic on Wednesdays giving local players their turn, all rounded out with real ales, food and a large beer garden out back. It's a proper town-centre grassroots room with rooms upstairs if you fancy staying.
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Butcher Row · Every Wednesday
The Bull Inn Open Mic
Butcher Row's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bull Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bull Inn Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Bull Inn in Shrewsbury, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 7 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 18m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
The Bull Inn is a town-centre Shrewsbury pub on Butcher Row known for real ales, food and a packed live-music calendar, with a large beer garden out the back. Its weekly Wednesday-night open mic is a relaxed, free-entry session where every performer gets a free drink, and the venue also hosts regular live-music Fridays. It's a welcoming spot for both first-timers and seasoned players to grab a slot in the heart of the old town.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bull Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 18m
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
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Bull Inn
Butcher Row, Shrewsbury
AreaButcher Row, Shrewsbury
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Getting there
The Bull Inn is in Butcher Row, Shrewsbury. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Shrewsbury open mic nights for alternatives.
The Bull Inn has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Bull Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Shrewsbury open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Bull Inn is in Butcher Row, Shrewsbury. Get directions, or see the other Telford open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Bull Inn
All ›More rooms near The Bull Inn: Kershaw's Cafe, Miners Arms, OIL, Shrewsbury Town FC, The Boat Inn, The Buttermarket, The Lion Inn, The Loft Bridgnorth, The Loggerheads, The New Inn and The Old Post Office.
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