Sit and Sip is an independent neighbourhood cocktail bar and tasting room in Piries Place in the centre of Horsham, part of the small Saviour Bars group. It pours seasonal cocktails, world and classic beers and considered wines, with a menu that changes with the seasons and a daily happy hour. Its fortnightly Wednesday open mic with host Sam Clayton is one of the town centre regular acoustic nights.
Horsham · Every other Wednesday · No fee listed
Sit & Sip Open Mic
An open mic fortnightly on a Wednesday at 8pm at Sit & Sip, Horsham.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every other Wednesday |
| 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 | sitandsip.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every other WednesdayHow the night runs
Every other Wednesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Sit & Sip
Town centreGetting there
15 Piries Place,
Town centre, Horsham RH12 1EH
Town centre, Horsham RH12 1EH
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
Town centre, HorshamAbout the night
Open mic hosted by Sam Clayton on Wednesday evenings, listed by Horsham Rocks as every two weeks on Wednesday with dates 16 and 30 September 2026. The bar's own site says Wednesday evenings without a fortnightly qualifier, so check which Wednesday.
Sit and Sip is an independent neighbourhood cocktail bar and tasting room in Piries Place in the centre of Horsham, part of the small Saviour Bars group. It pours seasonal cocktails, world and classic beers and considered wines, with a menu that changes with the seasons and a daily happy hour. Its fortnightly Wednesday open mic with host Sam Clayton is one of the town centre regular acoustic nights.
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Town centre · Every other Wednesday
Sit & Sip Open Mic
An open mic fortnightly on a Wednesday at 8pm at Sit & Sip, Horsham.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Sit & Sip Open Mic — Quick Facts
Sit & Sip Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (fortnightly) at Sit & Sip in Horsham, starting at 20:00. An open mic fortnightly on a Wednesday at 8pm at Sit & Sip, Horsham. 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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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Sit & Sip’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitesitandsip.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery other Wednesday
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Open mic hosted by Sam Clayton on Wednesday evenings, listed by Horsham Rocks as every two weeks on Wednesday with dates 16 and 30 September 2026. The bar's own site says Wednesday evenings without a fortnightly qualifier, so check which Wednesday.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Sit & Sip’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every other Wednesday
Getting there
Town centre, Horsham, RH12 1EH - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Sit & Sip
15 Piries Place, Town centre, Horsham RH12 1EH
Address15 Piries Place
AreaTown centre, Horsham
PostcodeRH12 1EH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Sit & Sip in Town centre, Horsham; RH12 1EH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Goffs Park Social Club, The Brolly Fermentarium, The Jolly Tanners and The Normandy Centre
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. 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
9 things people want to know before Horsham's Sit & Sip open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Horsham open mic nights for alternatives.
Sit & Sip has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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15 Piries Place, Town centre, Horsham RH12 1EH.
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The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RH12 1EH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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