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 · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The George Orwell
DundeeGetting there
168 Perth Rd,
Dundee DD1 4JS
Dundee DD1 4JS
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
DundeeAbout 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
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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.
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Dundee · Every Thursday
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.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The George Orwell Open Mic — Quick Facts
The George Orwell Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The George Orwell in Dundee, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The George Orwell’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The George Orwell’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The George Orwell provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The George Orwell
168 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JS
Address168 Perth Rd
AreaDundee
PostcodeDD1 4JS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The George Orwell is in Dundee — use DD1 4JS for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The George Orwell provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
The George Orwell provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The George Orwell's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Dundee open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
168 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4JS.
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The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DD1 4JS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Dundee open mics.
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