The Pocket is an independent cafe bar on Lake Road in Keswick, between the town centre and Derwentwater. It serves homemade pizza, real ales and local and European craft beers in a dog friendly room and operates on a walk in only basis. There is a lively calendar of music and events through the week with a popular Monday open mic, a monthly Thursday jam session, quizzes and DJ nights, and Friday gigs that spotlight local talent.
Keswick · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Pocket Cafe Bar Open Mic
An open mic every Monday at 8pm at The Pocket Cafe Bar, Keswick.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thepocketkeswick.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Pocket Cafe Bar
Lake RoadGetting there
33 Lake Road,
Keswick CA12 5DQ
Keswick CA12 5DQ
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Lake Road, KeswickAbout the night
Open Mic every Monday 8pm to 11pm, walk in only, no booking. The venue's own calendar lists dates through the autumn including 14, 21 and 28 September 2026. It also runs a Jam Session on the third Thursday of the month, a fortnightly quiz and live gigs on Fridays.
The Pocket is an independent cafe bar on Lake Road in Keswick, between the town centre and Derwentwater. It serves homemade pizza, real ales and local and European craft beers in a dog friendly room and operates on a walk in only basis. There is a lively calendar of music and events through the week with a popular Monday open mic, a monthly Thursday jam session, quizzes and DJ nights, and Friday gigs that spotlight local talent.
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Lake Road · Every Monday
The Pocket Cafe Bar Open Mic
An open mic every Monday at 8pm at The Pocket Cafe Bar, Keswick.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Pocket Cafe Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Pocket Cafe Bar Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Pocket Cafe Bar in Keswick, starting at 20:00. An open mic every Monday at 8pm at The Pocket Cafe Bar, Keswick. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 19m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethepocketkeswick.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Open Mic every Monday 8pm to 11pm, walk in only, no booking. The venue's own calendar lists dates through the autumn including 14, 21 and 28 September 2026. It also runs a Jam Session on the third Thursday of the month, a fortnightly quiz and live gigs on Fridays.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Pocket Cafe Bar’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 19m
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Pocket Cafe Bar
33 Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DQ
Address33 Lake Road
AreaLake Road, Keswick
PostcodeCA12 5DQ
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Getting there
You'll find The Pocket Cafe Bar in Lake Road, Keswick; CA12 5DQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Keswick open mic nights for alternatives.
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Slot length varies — check with the host.
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33 Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DQ.
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