d'Arry's is a premium independent restaurant, cocktail-and-wine bar and cheesemonger at 2-4 King Street in the heart of Cambridge, renowned for seasonal menus, barrel-aged cocktails, generous portions and a counter of artisan British cheeses. Above the dining room sits the Liquor Loft, a stylish wine and cocktail bar available for private hire and billed as one of Cambridge's most distinctive party spaces. Live music is performed by musicians in the evenings, giving the venue a warm, sociable buzz, though it is a restaurant-and-bar first rather than a dedicated gig room. Open late Friday and Saturday (until midnight).
Cambridge · Every Monday · Free
d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger Open Mic
Cambridge open mic at d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger · Cambridge
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
10 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cambridge open mic at d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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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–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger2-4 King St
Cambridge CB1 1LN
Cambridge — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Cambridge
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 Cambridge open mic directory
The Night
d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger at 2-4 King Street once hosted 'Live at the Liquor Loft', an open-mic and jazz night in its upstairs bar, but there is no sign it still runs. Open Mic Finder presumes the night stopped (details last confirmed around 2022), and d'Arry's own website lists no open mic or live-music programme — the Liquor Loft is now promoted for private hire. The restaurant and cheesemonger itself is very much open and popular. If you hear the night has restarted, check with the venue directly on 01223 505015 before travelling.
Getting there
2-4 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LN.
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 d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
22:00Venue closes
Every Monday 12-min slots Free entry
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2-4 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LN
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cambridge live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cambridge 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 Cambridge mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
2-4 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LN.
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