Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant sits at 1 Little Stonegate in central York (YO1 8AX), a vibrant bar-restaurant pairing live entertainment with food from the in-house Rack N' Roll BBQ (ribs, pulled pork, vegan options and a Wok N' Roll Asian-BBQ twist). It hosts live music every Sunday evening (two sets, 5-7pm and 8-10pm) and an open mic night every Thursday from 9pm, alongside live bands, DJs and quizzes. Walk-ins welcome, no booking needed — a reliable, friendly grassroots stage in the heart of York.
York · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Open Mic
York open mic at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant — 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 21:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Nov 202621:00
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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| Website | kennedysbaryork.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
YorkGetting there
1 Little Stonegate,
York YO1 8AX
York YO1 8AX
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
Kennedy's Bar on Little Stonegate is one of York's best-loved music spots, and every Thursday from 9pm it hands the stage over to its open mic night. There's a full backline waiting — guitars, a full drum kit, percussion and mics — so you can rock up empty-handed, and every performer gets a free drink. Just turn up to play; regulars lean into Foo Fighters and The Cure covers, so it's a friendly home for the rock and indie crowd.
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant sits at 1 Little Stonegate in central York (YO1 8AX), a vibrant bar-restaurant pairing live entertainment with food from the in-house Rack N' Roll BBQ (ribs, pulled pork, vegan options and a Wok N' Roll Asian-BBQ twist). It hosts live music every Sunday evening (two sets, 5-7pm and 8-10pm) and an open mic night every Thursday from 9pm, alongside live bands, DJs and quizzes. Walk-ins welcome, no booking needed — a reliable, friendly grassroots stage in the heart of York.
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York · Every Thursday
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Open Mic
York open mic at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant — 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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Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Open Mic — Quick Facts
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant in York, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 6 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 21:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 21:00Starts in 6d 13h 11m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitekennedysbaryork.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
Kennedy's Bar on Little Stonegate is one of York's best-loved music spots, and every Thursday from 9pm it hands the stage over to its open mic night. There's a full backline waiting — guitars, a full drum kit, percussion and mics — so you can rock up empty-handed, and every performer gets a free drink. Just turn up to play; regulars lean into Foo Fighters and The Cure covers, so it's a friendly home for the rock and indie crowd.
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 Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 21:00Starts in 6d 13h 11m
Kick-off21:00Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant 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 Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
Address1 Little Stonegate
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 8AX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant is in York — use YO1 8AX 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 Milton Rooms (Studio Bar), The Hop York, Dusk and Golden Ball
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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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 8AX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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