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Chaplins Bar

Scarborough town-centre bar with a popular Monday open mic

Venue at a glance Chaplins Bar · Scarborough
–
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Monper week
20:00
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Chaplins Bar — Quick Facts

Scarborough town-centre bar with a popular Monday open mic

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsMon
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Chaplins Bar 14-16 St Thomas Street
Scarborough
Scarborough YO11 1DR

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What's on Stage

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Chaplins Bar

Chaplins Bar is a grassroots music venue in Scarborough, Scarborough. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Scarborough venue directory.

Chaplins Bar is a lively town-centre bar on St Thomas Street in Scarborough, recently refitted around a 1920s stage-and-screen theme. It's one of the few LGBTQ+ bars in the area and a genuine community space, with a strong entertainment line-up of cover bands, karaoke and drag. A really popular open mic runs every Monday night, where you're invited to bring yourself and your instrument and play to the room.

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14-16 St Thomas Street, Scarborough, Scarborough, YO11 1DR

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What's On at Chaplins Bar

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Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic
Mon20:00
Open Mic — Mondays
Scarborough
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
View open mic

Common Questions

Seven things people ask about booking Chaplins Bar.

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Scarborough venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Scarborough grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — Chaplins Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Scarborough Open Mic Finder.
14-16 St Thomas Street, Scarborough, Scarborough, YO11 1DR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Scarborough venues nearby.
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