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Rafferty's Bar

Open mic Tuesdays, live music every weekend on Baker Street

Venue at a glance Rafferty's Bar · Middlesbrough
–
Capacity
standinggrassroots
3 nights
Live music
Tue · Fri · Satper 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

Rafferty's Bar — Quick Facts

Open mic Tuesdays, live music every weekend on Baker Street

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsTue, Fri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Rafferty's Bar photo Photo: Google
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Rafferty's Bar Baker Street
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough TS1 2LY

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

About Rafferty's Bar

Rafferty's Bar is a grassroots music venue in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Middlesbrough venue directory.

Rafferty's is a Baker Street bar in a former Victorian street house that's become one of central Middlesbrough's friendliest spots for live music. There's an open mic every Tuesday from 8pm — all styles welcome, covers or originals, with an in-house guitar and cajon to use and a free drink for performers — plus live acoustic acts every Friday and Saturday. Upstairs there's a cocktail bar for the weekend crowd.

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Baker Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LY

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What's On at Rafferty's Bar

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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Middlesbrough
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Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
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Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
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Tue20:00
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Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
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Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
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Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Middlesbrough
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Tue20:00
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Tue20:00
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Common Questions

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Middlesbrough venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Middlesbrough grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — Rafferty's Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Middlesbrough Open Mic Finder.
Baker Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Middlesbrough venues nearby.
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