Every Monday in Highgate, London
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the London open mic directory
Highgate · Every Monday · Free
The Archer Open Mic
Highgate's Monday-night free open mic at 1-3 Hampstead Lane, N6 4RT — neighbourhood pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Archer · London
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Archer Open Mic — Quick Facts
Highgate's Monday-night free open mic at 1-3 Hampstead Lane, N6 4RT — neighbourhood pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~80 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Archer1-3 Hampstead Lane
Highgate
London N6 4RT
Highgate, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Archer is a Highgate neighbourhood pub with a Monday open mic — acoustic-leaning, friendly local crowd.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
1-3 Hampstead Lane, N6 4RT. 6 minutes from Highgate (Northern).
The venue
Neighbourhood pub. 18+. Capacity ~80.
About The Archer
The Archer in Highgate offers an intimate setting for music lovers, with a standing capacity of around 80. The venue hosts a popular Monday-night open mic, welcoming both original compositions and covers, and features a PA system and guitar amp for performers. With its relaxed atmosphere, The Archer fosters a vibrant community of emerging talent and music enthusiasts alike.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the London live music scene.
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1-3 Hampstead Lane, Highgate, London N6 4RT
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at London's The Archer open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1-3 Hampstead Lane, Highgate, London N6 4RT.
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