The Snickleway Inn is a characterful 15th-century pub on Goodramgate in the heart of historic York — open fires, handpulled real ales and a reputation as one of Britain's most haunted pubs. It specialises in real ale, live music and good times, and runs a weekly open mic night every Tuesday from 8pm, hosted by Alistair Lawrence, with a house guitar and piano provided and a free drink for performers. The room holds around 80 and welcomes both originals and covers across mixed genres, making it a warm, atmospheric grassroots spot a short walk from the Minster.
York · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Snickleway Inn Open Mic
York open mic at Snickleway Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Snickleway Inn
YorkGetting there
47 Goodramgate,
York YO1 7LS
York YO1 7LS
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
YorkAbout the night
The Snickleway Inn — a 15th-century, reputedly haunted pub on Goodramgate — runs a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 8pm, hosted by Alistair Lawrence. There's a house guitar and piano so you can travel light, and performers are stood a free drink for getting up. Cosy, traditional and one of York's most atmospheric spots for an acoustic turn.
Getting there
47 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS.
The Snickleway Inn is a characterful 15th-century pub on Goodramgate in the heart of historic York — open fires, handpulled real ales and a reputation as one of Britain's most haunted pubs. It specialises in real ale, live music and good times, and runs a weekly open mic night every Tuesday from 8pm, hosted by Alistair Lawrence, with a house guitar and piano provided and a free drink for performers. The room holds around 80 and welcomes both originals and covers across mixed genres, making it a warm, atmospheric grassroots spot a short walk from the Minster.
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York · Every Tuesday
Snickleway Inn Open Mic
York open mic at Snickleway Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 25 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Snickleway Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Snickleway Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Snickleway Inn in York, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 25 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Snickleway Inn — a 15th-century, reputedly haunted pub on Goodramgate — runs a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 8pm, hosted by Alistair Lawrence. There's a house guitar and piano so you can travel light, and performers are stood a free drink for getting up. Cosy, traditional and one of York's most atmospheric spots for an acoustic turn.
Getting there
47 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Snickleway Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Snickleway Inn provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Snickleway Inn
47 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS
Address47 Goodramgate
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 7LS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Snickleway Inn in York; YO1 7LS 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 Tuesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Snickleway Inn provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
Snickleway Inn provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Snickleway Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse York open mics.
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47 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS.
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The nearest station is York (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO1 7LS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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