The Willoughby Arms is a Victorian back-street local at 47 Willoughby Road in Kingston upon Thames, divided into a sports bar and a quieter lounge. It is free of tie, with beers sourced from small breweries, pizza cooked to order, an upstairs function room and a large garden with heated beach huts. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds rehearsed upstairs in the 1960s. It has been local CAMRA Pub of the Year many times, with a quiz on Sundays and folk music on Monday nights.
Kingston upon Thames · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Willoughby Arms Open Mic
Kingston upon Thames's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 9 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| 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
The facts| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Willoughby Arms
Kingston upon ThamesGetting there
47 Willoughby Road,
Kingston upon Thames KT2 6LN
Kingston upon Thames KT2 6LN
The nearest station is Norbiton (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
Kingston upon ThamesAbout the night
A weekly Monday-night trad session of Irish, Scottish and some English tunes, played in the pub's snug. It started at 8pm but moved to 8.30pm, which session regulars confirmed in 2024; a February 2026 comment on The Session says it is still happening. Players of all instruments are welcome to join.
The Willoughby Arms is a Victorian back-street local at 47 Willoughby Road in Kingston upon Thames, divided into a sports bar and a quieter lounge. It is free of tie, with beers sourced from small breweries, pizza cooked to order, an upstairs function room and a large garden with heated beach huts. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds rehearsed upstairs in the 1960s. It has been local CAMRA Pub of the Year many times, with a quiz on Sundays and folk music on Monday nights.
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Kingston upon Thames · Every Monday
The Willoughby Arms Open Mic
Kingston upon Thames's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Willoughby Arms · Kingston upon Thames
Monday
Open mic night
Nov 2026
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04 Nov
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No fee
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Last updated: 4 November 2026
The Willoughby Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 9 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Music starts around 20:30.
Next nightMon 9 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 21h 49m
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A weekly Monday-night trad session of Irish, Scottish and some English tunes, played in the pub's snug. It started at 8pm but moved to 8.30pm, which session regulars confirmed in 2024; a February 2026 comment on The Session says it is still happening. Players of all instruments are welcome to join.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Willoughby Arms’s Monday night runs.
20:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Willoughby Arms
47 Willoughby Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6LN
Address47 Willoughby Road
AreaKingston upon Thames
PostcodeKT2 6LN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Norbiton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Willoughby Arms in Kingston upon Thames; KT2 6LN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Fighting Cocks, The Ram Jam Club, The Famous Green Man and The King's Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
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The nearest station is Norbiton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is KT2 6LN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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