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The Pot Still

Glasgow's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 154 Hope Street, G2 2TH — whisky bar institution, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

Venue at a glance The Pot Still · Glasgow
c. 80
Capacity
standingsmall
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
11:00
Open today
until 00:00hours
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Closed
Directory status
closedGX directory
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Last updated: 4 June 2026

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Glasgow's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 154 Hope Street, G2 2TH — whisky bar institution, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

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Capacityc. 80 standing
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Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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The Pot Still 154 Hope Street
City Centre
Glasgow G2 2TH

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The Pot Still this week

7 of 7 days listed
  1. Mon 11:00–00:00
  2. TueToday 11:00–00:00
  3. Wed 11:00–00:00
  4. Thu 11:00–00:00
  5. Fri 11:00–00:00
  6. Sat 11:00–00:00
  7. Sun 11:00–00:00
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Pot Still

The Pot Still is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

The ‌​‌​‍Pot Still, a whisky bar institution in Glasgow's City Centre, hosts a vibrant mix of original acts and covers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for musicians. With a standing capacity of around 80, this intimate venue features a PA system and guitar amp, making it ideal for grassroots performances. Its Thursday-night free folk open mic has become a staple for local talent, located at 154 Hope Street, G2 2TH.

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154 Hope Street, City Centre, Glasgow, G2 2TH

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The Glasgow League

The Pot Still is #124 of 134 Glasgow venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Glasgow venues by backline.
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The Pot Still has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Pot Still hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Glasgow Open Mic Finder.
154 Hope Street, City Centre, Glasgow, G2 2TH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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