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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Captain's Bar
Captain's Bar is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 40. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Captain's Bar in Edinburgh's Old Town is a cosy venue with a standing capacity of around 40, ideal for intimate live performances. The pub hosts a lively Friday-night free folk open mic, welcoming both original compositions and covers. With a solid PA system and a relaxed atmosphere, it provides a perfect setting for emerging talent to showcase their music.
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Find Captain's Bar
4 South College Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA
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Three things people ask about booking Captain's Bar.
PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Edinburgh venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Edinburgh grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Captain's Bar has a standing capacity of approximately 40, classed as a small venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Captain's Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder.
4 South College Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
