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 · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance Snickleway Inn · York
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Snickleway Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
York open mic at Snickleway Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Snickleway Inn47 Goodramgate
York YO1 7LS
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Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Snickleway Inn
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in York
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the York open mic directory
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Snickleway Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Snickleway Inn
47 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the York live music scene.
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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.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most York mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
47 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS.
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