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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Pilgrim Bar
Pilgrim Bar is a grassroots music venue in Edinburgh, Edinburgh. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Pilgrim Bar books Acoustic, Indie, Covers, Originals acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Pilgrim Bar sits in a vaulted close just off the Cowgate at 3 Robertson's Close, Edinburgh (EH1 1LY) — an eco-minded cocktail and food bar fitted out from reclaimed materials, including 1930s cinema seating and a bar built from old suitcases. It runs a free weekly open mic on Mondays (the 'Happy Mondays' night), with sign-up from 7pm and performances 7:30–10pm; the venue provides a PA, mics and cables, is drum-friendly and welcomes both originals and covers across all genres, with under-21s admitted and the chance to audition for paid gigs. The wider week mixes live music, Karaoke Tuesdays, the Thursday Cocktail Club and pub quizzes.
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3 Robertson’s Cl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1LY
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Edinburgh venues by backline.
Pilgrim Bar books Acoustic, Indie, Covers, Originals. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Pilgrim Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder.
3 Robertson’s Cl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1LY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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