Small traditional back-street McMullen pub on Railway Place near Hertford East station, a McMullen house since 1903 serving the brewery's cask ales. Hosts a monthly acoustic folk singaround on the first Thursday of the month from 8.30pm.
near Hertford East station · Every 1st Thursday of the month · Free
Great Eastern Tavern Open Mic
near Hertford East station's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Great Eastern Tavern · Hertford
Thursday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
19 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 19 August 2026
Great Eastern Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Great Eastern Tavern29 Railway Place
near Hertford East station
Hertford SG13 7BS
near Hertford East station, Hertford — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Great Eastern Tavern
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Thursday of the month in near Hertford East station, Hertford
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Hertford open mic directory
The Night
Acoustic folk singaround on the first Thursday of the month from 8.30pm - bring a song or a tune and join in.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Great Eastern Tavern’s Thursday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every 1st Thursday of the month Free entry
Find Great Eastern Tavern
29 Railway Place, near Hertford East station, Hertford SG13 7BS
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hertford open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Hertford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
29 Railway Place, near Hertford East station, Hertford SG13 7BS.
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