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Rutland Arms

Sheffield's Thursday-night free open mic at 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

Venue at a glance Rutland Arms · Sheffield
~70
Capacity
standingsmall
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

Rutland Arms — Quick Facts

Sheffield's Thursday-night free open mic at 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

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Capacity~70 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Rutland Arms 86 Brown Street
City Centre
Sheffield S1 2BS

Genres

Acoustic Indie Rock Folk

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

About Rutland Arms

Rutland Arms is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Sheffield with a standing capacity of approximately 70. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Rutland Arms books Acoustic, Indie, Rock, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Sheffield venue directory.

The Rutland Arms is a much-loved real-ale and craft-beer pub in an early-20th-century yellow-brick building on the corner of Furnival Street and Brown Street (86 Brown Street, S1 2BS), in the arty heart of Sheffield's city centre. Seven handpumps pour ales from breweries around the country alongside two real ciders, craft beers and properly made food served inside or in the garden. With a small standing capacity of around 70, the pub regularly hosts events and live music showcasing local talent. A characterful, well-respected grass-roots fixture of Sheffield's independent scene.

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86 Brown Street, City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BS

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Sheffield venues by backline.
Rutland Arms books Acoustic, Indie, Rock, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Rutland Arms has a standing capacity of approximately 70, classed as a small venue. See all Sheffield venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Rutland Arms hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Sheffield Open Mic Finder.
86 Brown Street, City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sheffield venues nearby.
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