The George Orwell is a literary-themed pub at 168 Perth Road in Dundee's popular West End (formerly Clancy's Irish Bar), decorated with Orwell memorabilia and themed book covers to give it a bookish, contemporary feel. It's a lively spot on the student-heavy West End scene, hosting a weekly open-mic night plus regular arts and jazz events, games nights, quizzes and DJ sets. Two cask ales are usually on - often from ultra-local Law Brewing - alongside a good range of bottled and craft beers.
Dundee · Every Thursday · Free
The George Orwell Open Mic
Dundee open mic at The George Orwell — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The George Orwell · Dundee
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
04 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 4 September 2026
The George Orwell Open Mic — Quick Facts
Dundee open mic at The George Orwell — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The George Orwell168 Perth Rd
Dundee DD1 4JS
Dundee — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Musicians welcome
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About The George Orwell
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Dundee
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 Dundee open mic directory
The Night
The George Orwell is a literary-themed bar on Perth Road in Dundee's West End: Orwell memorabilia and themed book covers, leather armchairs, dim lighting, and a broad range of craft beer and spirits. It runs a weekly open mic on Thursdays alongside live music, DJ sets, a games night and a Monday pub quiz. The start time is not published, so message the bar's Facebook page before you travel, and expect a student-heavy, easygoing crowd.
Getting there
168 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4JS, a short walk west of the city centre and the University of Dundee campus.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 The George Orwell’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The George Orwell
168 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JS
Planning Your Thursday 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 Dundee 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 Dundee 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 Dundee mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
168 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JS.
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