The Ginistry is a gin bar at 39 The Oaks Square in Epsom town centre, known for its gin list and cocktails, with a sister bar in Oxted.
It has hosted an open mic on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm, described by Epsom and Ewell Families as "a night of fun live entertainment" that welcomes both experienced and novice performers. The most recent listing we found was for May 2025, and the Ginistry's website currently shows only its Oxted events, so check with the Epsom bar before you go.
The Ginistry is a gin bar at 39 The Oaks Square in Epsom town centre, known for its long gin list, cocktails and a sociable, modern room. Alongside quizzes and tastings it runs a regular open mic night.
The open mic runs on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm until late, and is free to attend. It welcomes both experienced and novice performers, and every performer gets a free drink for playing. Sign-up is by email to the venue in advance.
Dates are irregular rather than a fixed weekly pattern, so check the venue's website or get in touch before travelling with a guitar.
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Ginistry Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Ginistry Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Ginistry in Epsom, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
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The Ginistry is a gin bar at 39 The Oaks Square in Epsom town centre, known for its long gin list, cocktails and a sociable, modern room. Alongside quizzes and tastings it runs a regular open mic night.
The open mic runs on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm until late, and is free to attend. It welcomes both experienced and novice performers, and every performer gets a free drink for playing. Sign-up is by email to the venue in advance.
Dates are irregular rather than a fixed weekly pattern, so check the venue's website or get in touch before travelling with a guitar.
More open mic nights in Epsom: The Fighting Cocks, The Willoughby Arms, The Ram Jam Club and 5 more - each with its night and sign-up where listed.
The Ginistry is a gin bar at 39 The Oaks Square in Epsom town centre, known for its gin list and cocktails, with a sister bar in Oxted.
It has hosted an open mic on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm, described by Epsom and Ewell Families as "a night of fun live entertainment" that welcomes both experienced and novice performers. The most recent listing we found was for May 2025, and the Ginistry's website currently shows only its Oxted events, so check with the Epsom bar before you go.
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 Ginistry’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Dates vary
Music ends23:45Last act finishes
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Epsom, KT19 8AS - the map is below.
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30.
The nearest station is Epsom (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Ginistry is in Epsom — use KT19 8AS for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Other Open Mics in Epsom
Same night or nearby, in case The Ginistry is full — or browse the wider Epsom live music scene.
Sun
19:00
The Fighting Cocks
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
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Mon
20:30
The Willoughby Arms
Kingston upon Thames
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
19:00
The Ram Jam Club
Kingston, London
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots12 min
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
20:30
The Famous Green Man
Ewell Village, Epsom
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
The King's Arms
Surrey, Dorking
Time to be confirmed
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
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Thu
19:00
Metropolis Epsom
Epsom Square, Epsom
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
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Thu
19:00
The Poyntz Arms
East Molesey
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
20:00
The Queen Adelaide
Ewell, Epsom
Starts 20:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
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Thu
21:00
Whelan's
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 21:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Sun
19:00
The Fighting Cocks
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Mon
20:30
The Willoughby Arms
Kingston upon Thames
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
19:00
The Ram Jam Club
Kingston, London
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots12 min
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
20:30
The Famous Green Man
Ewell Village, Epsom
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
The King's Arms
Surrey, Dorking
Time to be confirmed
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
19:00
Metropolis Epsom
Epsom Square, Epsom
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
19:00
The Poyntz Arms
East Molesey
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
20:00
The Queen Adelaide
Ewell, Epsom
Starts 20:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
21:00
Whelan's
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 21:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Sun
19:00
The Fighting Cocks
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Mon
20:30
The Willoughby Arms
Kingston upon Thames
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
19:00
The Ram Jam Club
Kingston, London
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots12 min
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
20:30
The Famous Green Man
Ewell Village, Epsom
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
The King's Arms
Surrey, Dorking
Time to be confirmed
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
19:00
Metropolis Epsom
Epsom Square, Epsom
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
19:00
The Poyntz Arms
East Molesey
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
20:00
The Queen Adelaide
Ewell, Epsom
Starts 20:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
21:00
Whelan's
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 21:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Sun
19:00
The Fighting Cocks
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Mon
20:30
The Willoughby Arms
Kingston upon Thames
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
19:00
The Ram Jam Club
Kingston, London
Starts 19:00
Sign-up18:00
Slots12 min
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
20:30
The Famous Green Man
Ewell Village, Epsom
Starts 20:30
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Wed
The King's Arms
Surrey, Dorking
Time to be confirmed
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
19:00
Metropolis Epsom
Epsom Square, Epsom
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
19:00
The Poyntz Arms
East Molesey
Starts 19:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
20:00
The Queen Adelaide
Ewell, Epsom
Starts 20:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Thu
21:00
Whelan's
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames
Starts 21:00
Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryNo fee listed
PA—
Backline—
Open toMusicians
View details›
Planning Your Thursday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30. The open mic runs until about 23:45. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
What should you charge for paid gigs? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. In the wider Epsom live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Epsom's The Ginistry open mic.
The Ginistry has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Ginistry's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Epsom open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Epsom regulars across the Epsom open mic scene. Epsom open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Epsom (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is KT19 8AS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is by email, in advance. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Epsom open mics.
Venues Near The Ginistry
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The Ginistry open mic in brief. The Ginistry open mic runs dates vary from 19:30 (no fee listed). The Ginistry’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Epsom are listed by day.
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