Evil Eye Lounge is a quirky cocktail bar at 42 Stonegate — York's oldest street — hidden away above a specialist gin shop that you walk through to reach the upstairs bar. Billed as the "home of the bizarre, weird and wonderful", it's decked out with colourful murals, vintage furniture and neon lights, and specialises in fresh-ingredient cocktails. Music is the theme every Thursday, when it hosts York's longest-running open-mic night, kicking off at 8pm — backed up by karaoke on Tuesdays and a quiz on Wednesdays. Open from 2pm midweek and from noon at weekends (until 1am Friday and Saturday), the intimate, eclectic space is a long-standing fixture for York's acoustic and singer-songwriter scene.
York · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Evil Eye Open Mic
York open mic at Evil Eye — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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 ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Evil Eye
YorkGetting there
42 Stonegate,
York YO1 8AS
York YO1 8AS
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 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
YorkAbout the night
Tucked away behind a specialist gin shop on Stonegate, Evil Eye is a quirky cocktail lounge that hosts York's longest-running open-mic night every Thursday from 8pm, hosted by resident band The Moths. Mics, guitars, pedals, bass, percussion and more are available, so you can travel light. The room is relaxed and characterful, free to play and free to watch — a genuine local institution for York's acoustic and singer-songwriter crowd, with karaoke on Tuesdays and a quiz on Wednesdays if you're making a week of it.
Evil Eye Lounge is a quirky cocktail bar at 42 Stonegate — York's oldest street — hidden away above a specialist gin shop that you walk through to reach the upstairs bar. Billed as the "home of the bizarre, weird and wonderful", it's decked out with colourful murals, vintage furniture and neon lights, and specialises in fresh-ingredient cocktails. Music is the theme every Thursday, when it hosts York's longest-running open-mic night, kicking off at 8pm — backed up by karaoke on Tuesdays and a quiz on Wednesdays. Open from 2pm midweek and from noon at weekends (until 1am Friday and Saturday), the intimate, eclectic space is a long-standing fixture for York's acoustic and singer-songwriter scene.
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York · Every Thursday
Evil Eye Open Mic
York open mic at Evil Eye — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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Evil Eye Open Mic — Quick Facts
Evil Eye Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Evil Eye in York, 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 5 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 14m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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About This Open Mic
Tucked away behind a specialist gin shop on Stonegate, Evil Eye is a quirky cocktail lounge that hosts York's longest-running open-mic night every Thursday from 8pm, hosted by resident band The Moths. Mics, guitars, pedals, bass, percussion and more are available, so you can travel light. The room is relaxed and characterful, free to play and free to watch — a genuine local institution for York's acoustic and singer-songwriter crowd, with karaoke on Tuesdays and a quiz on Wednesdays if you're making a week of it.
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 Evil Eye’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 14m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Evil Eye provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Evil Eye
42 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS
Address42 Stonegate
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 8AS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Evil Eye in York; YO1 8AS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Milton Rooms (Studio Bar), The Hop York, Dusk and Golden Ball
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Evil Eye provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Evil Eye provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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42 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS.
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The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO1 8AS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near Evil Eye
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