The Three Legged Mare is a lively traditional pub at 15 High Petergate (YO1 7EN), at the Minster end of York's old town and the city's go-to spot for pre- and post-theatre drinks. Opened in 2001 and owned since December 2018 by Black Sheep Brewery (which now brews the York Brewery beers here), the pub is modern and light yet keeps a historic feel — it takes its name from a 'three-man' hanging gallows, a replica of which stands in the rear garden. It hosts regular live music, typically from 8pm, with a weekly traditional Irish music session a long-running fixture alongside folk and acoustic open-mic-style nights. A small but warmly welcoming grassroots room with an in-house PA, it's a reliable home for trad, folk and acoustic players in central York.
York · Every Thursday · No fee listed
York open mic at Three Legged Mare — 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, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
York YO1 7EN
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
The Three Legged Mare — the "Wonky Donkey" — is a friendly real-ale pub on High Petergate inside the city walls, with a proper live-music streak. Davey Richmond's Open Mic runs on Thursdays from 8pm: an acoustic guitar is provided, and there's a free drink for every performer who steps up. It's a warm, welcoming room (the pub also hosts a traditional Irish folk session on Fridays), so just turn up and add your name.
The Three Legged Mare is a lively traditional pub at 15 High Petergate (YO1 7EN), at the Minster end of York's old town and the city's go-to spot for pre- and post-theatre drinks. Opened in 2001 and owned since December 2018 by Black Sheep Brewery (which now brews the York Brewery beers here), the pub is modern and light yet keeps a historic feel — it takes its name from a 'three-man' hanging gallows, a replica of which stands in the rear garden. It hosts regular live music, typically from 8pm, with a weekly traditional Irish music session a long-running fixture alongside folk and acoustic open-mic-style nights. A small but warmly welcoming grassroots room with an in-house PA, it's a reliable home for trad, folk and acoustic players in central York.
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Three Legged Mare Open Mic
York open mic at Three Legged Mare — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Three Legged Mare Open Mic — Quick Facts
Three Legged Mare Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Three Legged Mare 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.
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
The Three Legged Mare — the "Wonky Donkey" — is a friendly real-ale pub on High Petergate inside the city walls, with a proper live-music streak. Davey Richmond's Open Mic runs on Thursdays from 8pm: an acoustic guitar is provided, and there's a free drink for every performer who steps up. It's a warm, welcoming room (the pub also hosts a traditional Irish folk session on Fridays), so just turn up and add your name.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Three Legged Mare’s Thursday night runs.
Every Thursday
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Three Legged Mare provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Three Legged Mare
15 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Three Legged Mare is in York — use YO1 7EN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Three Legged Mare provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Three Legged Mare open mic in brief. The Three Legged Mare open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Three Legged Mare’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near York are listed by day, for another night this week.
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