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About The Allison Arms
The Allison Arms is a grassroots music venue in Pollokshields, Glasgow. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Allison Arms books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
The Allison Arms is a much-loved Southside Glasgow pub at 720 Pollokshaws Road (Pollokshields, G41), trading since 1884 and known for a strong line in German cask and craft ales and single malts. It is dog-friendly and runs a busy weekly events calendar. For performers the centrepiece is the free Wednesday-night open mic from 8pm — a PA and vocal mics are provided, walk-in sign-up opens at 7.30pm and 12-minute slots fill fast on the night, so early arrival is advised. Beyond that, there is Saturday-night karaoke and a Thursday pub quiz, making it a friendly, low-pressure first stage for acoustic acts and singer-songwriters.
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720 Pollokshaws Rd, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 2AD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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