Mr Bumble is a traditional pub on the London Road (A30) in Blackwater, near Camberley and close to Blackwater station. It runs a live jam session on Thursday evenings, with rock bands on Saturdays and sometimes live music on Fridays too.
The start time is not published, so check with the pub before you go.
Getting there: 19 London Road, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9AP.
Mr Bumble is a large traditional pub on the busy A30 London Road in Blackwater, on the Surrey and Hampshire border near Camberley. It was built in the 18th century as a coaching inn and traded for years as the Red Lion, and it sits a couple of minutes' walk from Blackwater railway station.
Music is a regular part of the week. On Thursday evenings the pub runs a live jam session, which is the night for local players who want to get up and play. Saturdays are for rock bands, and there is sometimes live music on Fridays as well. A band night in September 2026 (The Lord John Band, Saturday 19 September, 9pm) shows the Saturday programme is still going.
The main bar keeps up to four real ales, with London Pride as the regular and changing guests that often include a local beer. Steps lead up to a separate sports bar with darts and three pool tables. No food is served, though you can bring your own snacks. There is a garden and parking, dogs are welcome, and children are allowed until 7pm.
Getting there: 19 London Road, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9AP. Blackwater station is about 200 metres away and buses stop close by. Start times for the Thursday jam are not published, so check with the pub before you go.
Mr Bumble is a large traditional pub on the busy A30 London Road in Blackwater, on the Surrey and Hampshire border near Camberley. It was built in the 18th century as a coaching inn and traded for years as the Red Lion, and it sits a couple of minutes' walk from Blackwater railway station.
Music is a regular part of the week. On Thursday evenings the pub runs a live jam session, which is the night for local players who want to get up and play. Saturdays are for rock bands, and there is sometimes live music on Fridays as well. A band night in September 2026 (The Lord John Band, Saturday 19 September, 9pm) shows the Saturday programme is still going.
The main bar keeps up to four real ales, with London Pride as the regular and changing guests that often include a local beer. Steps lead up to a separate sports bar with darts and three pool tables. No food is served, though you can bring your own snacks. There is a garden and parking, dogs are welcome, and children are allowed until 7pm.
Getting there: 19 London Road, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9AP. Blackwater station is about 200 metres away and buses stop close by. Start times for the Thursday jam are not published, so check with the pub before you go.
More open mic nights in Camberley: The Village Inn, The Crabtree and The Cedar Tree - day and sign-up where listed.
Mr Bumble is a traditional pub on the London Road (A30) in Blackwater, near Camberley and close to Blackwater station. It runs a live jam session on Thursday evenings, with rock bands on Saturdays and sometimes live music on Fridays too.
The start time is not published, so check with the pub before you go.
Getting there: 19 London Road, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9AP.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, 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 Mr Bumble’s Thursday night runs.
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Running order
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23:30Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
The nearest station is Blackwater (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Mr Bumble is in Blackwater, Camberley — use GU17 9AP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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The nearest station is Blackwater (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is GU17 9AP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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