open mics in London

10 Hoxton St, Shoreditch, Greater LondonBar · Hackney · 23 tips and reviews

Noel T: Check out the reggae open mic night every Thursday from 22:30 onwards, great vibes!!

Jessica Oyawale: This place is incredible! Tuesday nights for a fiver, open mic, great voices & music if you're looking to listen to live music. The music was more from the soul/ r&b/ neo-soul genre, nice mixed crowd!

Simon Penn: £5 lunch boxes full of spiced deliciousness. Try the Jerk Chicken, Rice & Pea, Plantain and Salad combo.

2. The Hideaway

7.9119 Junction Road, London, Greater LondonLounge · Junction · 6 tips and reviews

Coco O: Nice open mic night on wed nights. Nice little garden as well.

Paris Arrowsmith: Sunday night in the basement is the best open mic anywhere in London it's rocking. Go. Play. Listen. Laugh. Enjoy.

Matt F: Good pizza (2 for £12 Monday and Tuesday) and cheap beer! What more could you want?

3. The Grey Horse

8.846 Richmond Rd, Kingston, Greater LondonPub · Canbury · 10 tips and reviews

Matthew Rees: Try the Open Mic sessions on Wednesday nights 8:30 to 11:30.

Sean Renahan: Beef ribs - excellent. Friendly bar staff, great beer.

Matthew Rees: There is live music in the back bar on most nights and sometimes in the front-bar too.

4. The Albany

8.1Douglas Way, Deptford, Greater LondonPerforming Arts Venue · New Cross · 6 tips and reviews

Flave: Always some great independent touring theatre productions, poetry and open mic nights.

Dave Moffat: Great events and lovely space. Good food in the cafe too

National Maritime Museum: Run by The Deptford Fund, which was set up by the Duchess of Albany in 1894 to tackle unemployment, poverty and deprivation caused by the closure of the docks 25 years before. Find your maritime story Read more.

5. Woody's Bar & Kitchen

8.25 Ram Passage, Kingston, Greater LondonPub · Kingston upon Thames · 19 tips and reviews

Peter Hastings: Sunday night open mic night - singing, poetry and comedy - pure talent or pure self indulgence?

Carl Griffin: Modern free house with outside seating overlooking the Thames. Accessed off the High Street through a passage next to the Ram pub. Great real ales.

Jo N: Very eclectic furniture and quirky atmosphere I like the cocktails!

6. The Castle Inn

8.036 St. Mary's Road, Ealing (Cairn Avenue), London, Greater LondonPub · Walpole · 13 tips and reviews

Simon Bell: Great, friendly, welcoming pub with Open Mic on Thursdays

Sinead Parrott: Outdoor tv great during World Cup - amazing Thai box, excellent value and great portions

Jules B: Excellent Thai and pan Asian food here.

7. The Snooty Fox

8.575 Grovesnor Avenue, Canonbury, Greater LondonPub · 37 tips and reviews

Teri Reed: Last Thursday of the month go there for Ukey Love, the best open mic ukulele event on the planet.

William Wang: Great beer selection, awesome kitchen and friendly staff! Chicken pie and beef burger are both good!

Londonist: Wonderful ye olde jukebox with plenty of late 50s/early 60s sounds.

8. Upstairs at the Ritzy

7.8Brixton Oval, Brixton, Greater LondonJazz Club · 6 tips and reviews

Nick Eaglesfield: Great little open mic night every second Tuesday. Singers, rappers, poets AND comedians, all for free!

Jason Devenny: Good music! Free drink with membership is a plus

Kyvetos Panagiotis: Ask for the Nick the Greek! Best bartender/barista in Brixton!!!

9. The Railway

8.02 Greyhound Ln (Ellison Rd), London, Greater LondonGastropub · Streatham South, London, Greater London · 26 tips and reviews

Russ W: Friendly and welcoming pub, they have a number of evening activities each week including a quiz's, open mic night and comedy evenings. Well worth a visit

Jason B: Beef roast on Sunday was delicious. Very good pub quiz on Tuesday nights.

Thom B: Lovely tea room during the day, great pub at night. Awesome quiz on Tuesdays.

10. The Cavendish Arms

7.4128 Hartington Rd., London, Greater LondonPub · Stockwell · 9 tips and reviews

Shiladitya Majumdar: A quaint, happy go lucky pub near Stockwell that plays host to open mic nights every Mon, Tues and Wednesday. Great for comedy. Grab a drink, sit back and ley the laughter roll.

Tristan Town: Open every day from 5pm! Cosy pub room with log fire and queen mum obsessions... With a glamourous speak easy vintage ballroom hosting comedy, burlesque or music every night! Try the Disco Fries!!!

Angela: ...Sebastian is great

11. Cellar Door

7.3Zero Aldwych, London, Greater LondonCocktail Bar · Charing Cross · 26 tips and reviews

Luke 🍺 Murphy-Wearmouth: Cabaret venue in an old gentleman's toilet. Amazing, yet pricey, cocktails including an absolutely gorgeous espresso cocktail that comes in a tea cup. Head down on Tuesday for open mic

BarChick: If you’re into performing get down there for open mic night, it gets pretty interesting. Read more.

Emily Pfefer: This place was great and is just a stone's throw from the LSE--dangerous for my wallet to know. But go before 8 pm for a 1/3 discount! A bit hard to spot but totally worth the hunt!

12. Swan & Mitre (Original Pub Company)

7.0260-262 High St, Bromley, Greater LondonPub · Bromley Town · 6 tips and reviews

Tobin Taylor: Quiz night on monday's hosted by the ever charming Mr. Dempsey. Open mic nights on tuesdays.

George Venables: Great beer. Great food. Pool table. 4 fruit machines. Open mic. Quiz night. Karaoke. Games. DJ nights. Great atmosphere!

Kenzie Cfc: Beer is beer 🍻

13. The Oval Tavern

8.2Oval Road, Croydon, Greater LondonPub · Croydon · 5 tips and reviews

adzzz Photography: new owners, now has open mic every Tuesday.

Y Kint: Hidden gem in East Croydon ✨Just a few minutes away from the East Croydon Train station, there's The Oval Tavern, a place for cheap bears, superb food and most importantly: Incredible live music! 💜

Sarah Etheridge: Good pint of Doombar

14. The Dukes Head

8.242 The Vineyard, Richmond, SurreyPub · South Richmond · 6 tips and reviews

Mark Crawford: Friday night is open mic night. Pitch up with or without an instrument. All styles welcome

Lisa Batty: Amazing Sunday roast - enormous Yorkshire puds

Barry Wheeler: good pub, sunday roast is excellent

15. White Horse

7.9Worple Way, Surrey, SurreyPub · South Richmond · 24 tips and reviews

Andy Stevens: Great food and nice outdoor patio. Avoid open mic night on Sunday though, unless you love loud douchey James Blunt style complaint rock

Paul Bradbury: Truly exceptional Sunday lunch. I had the beef and my girlfriend had the veggie option. Both excellent. Make sure you book though.

Tow Yur: Great food and lovely seats