Gloucester Rd ·

The Golden Lion

Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Golden Lion** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 8:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

The Golden Lion — Quick Facts

Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Golden Lion** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 8:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

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The Golden Lion 244 Gloucester Road
Gloucester Rd
Bristol BS7 8NZ

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Golden Lion

The Golden Lion is a grassroots music venue in Gloucester Rd, Bristol. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.

The Golden Lion runs an open mic every Monday in Gloucester Rd, Bristol, starting at **9pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **all skills welcome**. It's one of Bristol's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.bristolopenmics.com/). Sign-up opens at **8:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry, comedy performers all welcome. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **8:30pm** at the venue. Popular mondays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Bristol open mics blend music, poetry and comedy in the same room — the audience is used to genre-hopping. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "All skills welcome" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.

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244 Gloucester Road, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8NZ

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Bristol venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Bristol grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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244 Gloucester Road, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8NZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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