The Last Drop Inn sits at 27 Colliergate in the heart of York's city walls (YO1 8BW), North Yorkshire — a craft-beer staple for over twenty years and now fully independent, serving a rotating selection of around twenty beers and ciders in a historic building. After a shock closure it reopened with plans for expansion, craft beer and live music, and it frequently runs live-music nights, pub quizzes and televised sport in a friendly, dog-friendly community atmosphere. With a small standing capacity of around 80 and an in-house PA, it welcomes both original acts and covers — an intimate grassroots stage in central York.
Colliergate · Every Thursday · Free
The Last Drop Inn Open Mic
Colliergate's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Last Drop Inn · York
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
30 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 30 July 2026
The Last Drop Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Last Drop InnColliergate
York
Colliergate, York — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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 The Last Drop Inn
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Colliergate, York
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the York open mic directory
The Night
The Last Drop Inn on Colliergate is a York city-centre real-ale pub (relaunched as a fully independent house after a lengthy closure) whose open mic now runs on Thursdays from 8pm, with a house guitar, piano and backing tracks available and a free pint for anyone who sings. No booking — just turn up; solo acts and bands alike are welcome.
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 The Last Drop Inn’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find The Last Drop Inn
Colliergate, York
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early 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 . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
Colliergate, York.
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