The Royal Oak is a community sports pub in Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton (WV6), dating back to around 1888 when it was first called the Spotted Cow. It has a bar and lounge, a restaurant area added in 2007, an old stables to the rear used as a concert/function room, and a large enclosed garden. Run under the Phoenix Pub Company, it stages live music and weekly quiz nights alongside live sport. A friendly local rather than a dedicated music room — best for covers acts, solo performers and function bookings in the stables concert room.
Wolverhampton · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Royal Oak Open Mic
Wolverhampton open mic at Royal Oak — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| 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 TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Royal Oak
Tettenhall WoodGetting there
Tettenhall Wood,
Wolverhampton WV6 8EJ
Wolverhampton WV6 8EJ
The nearest station is Bilbrook (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Tettenhall Wood, WolverhamptonAbout the night
The Royal Oak is a friendly community village pub in the heart of Tettenhall Wood, just west of Wolverhampton, with a big beer garden and a regular live-music streak. Its open mic — 'Open Mic at the Oak' — runs every Tuesday from 8pm and has its own following, so there's a dedicated, welcoming crowd each week. Free to play, just come down and put your name in. A reliable midweek fixture for performers around Wolverhampton.
The Royal Oak is a community sports pub in Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton (WV6), dating back to around 1888 when it was first called the Spotted Cow. It has a bar and lounge, a restaurant area added in 2007, an old stables to the rear used as a concert/function room, and a large enclosed garden. Run under the Phoenix Pub Company, it stages live music and weekly quiz nights alongside live sport. A friendly local rather than a dedicated music room — best for covers acts, solo performers and function bookings in the stables concert room.
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Tettenhall Wood · Every Tuesday
Royal Oak Open Mic
Wolverhampton open mic at Royal Oak — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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Royal Oak Open Mic — Quick Facts
Royal Oak Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Royal Oak in Wolverhampton, 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 22 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 24m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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About This Open Mic
The Royal Oak is a friendly community village pub in the heart of Tettenhall Wood, just west of Wolverhampton, with a big beer garden and a regular live-music streak. Its open mic — 'Open Mic at the Oak' — runs every Tuesday from 8pm and has its own following, so there's a dedicated, welcoming crowd each week. Free to play, just come down and put your name in. A reliable midweek fixture for performers around Wolverhampton.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Royal Oak’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 24m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Royal Oak provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Royal Oak
Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton WV6 8EJ
AddressTettenhall Wood
AreaTettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton
PostcodeWV6 8EJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bilbrook (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Royal Oak in Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton; WV6 8EJ 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
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Royal Oak provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The nearest station is Bilbrook (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WV6 8EJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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