The Hen & Chicken is a Grade II listed Real Heritage pub tucked just off Abergavenny's high street on Flannel Street, pairing well-kept Brains ales and home-cooked food with a warm welcome for musicians. It hosts a fun, friendly open mic where all genres and abilities are welcome, plus music nights and poetry events in its upstairs room. A characterful, community-minded local at the heart of the town's grassroots scene.
Abergavenny · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Hen & Chicken Open Mic
Abergavenny's Thursday-night free open mic at Hen & Chicken, Flannel Street, NP7 5EG — weekly, acoustic, walk-in.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 60 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Hen & Chicken
Town CentreGetting there
Flannel Street,
Town Centre, Abergavenny NP7 5EG
Town Centre, Abergavenny NP7 5EG
The nearest station is Abergavenny (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Town Centre, AbergavennyAbout the night
The Hen & Chicken on Flannel Street in Abergavenny runs a weekly Thursday open mic — a Market Town fixture. Acoustic acts and singer-songwriters dominate in this Monmouthshire venue.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
Flannel Street, NP7 5EG. 8 minutes from Abergavenny Rail.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity c. 60. Full bar.
The Hen & Chicken is a Grade II listed Real Heritage pub tucked just off Abergavenny's high street on Flannel Street, pairing well-kept Brains ales and home-cooked food with a warm welcome for musicians. It hosts a fun, friendly open mic where all genres and abilities are welcome, plus music nights and poetry events in its upstairs room. A characterful, community-minded local at the heart of the town's grassroots scene.
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Town Centre · Every Thursday
Hen & Chicken Open Mic
Abergavenny's Thursday-night free open mic at Hen & Chicken, Flannel Street, NP7 5EG — weekly, acoustic, walk-in.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 25 Sept
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- No fee
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Hen & Chicken Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hen & Chicken Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Hen & Chicken in Abergavenny, starting at 19:30. Abergavenny's Thursday-night free open mic at Hen & Chicken, Flannel Street, NP7 5EG — weekly, acoustic, walk-in. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 25 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 22:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 41m
Age18+
Capacityc. 60 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:30until 22:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Hen & Chicken on Flannel Street in Abergavenny runs a weekly Thursday open mic — a Market Town fixture. Acoustic acts and singer-songwriters dominate in this Monmouthshire venue.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
Flannel Street, NP7 5EG. 8 minutes from Abergavenny Rail.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity c. 60. Full bar.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Hen & Chicken’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 41m
Kick-off19:30Every Thursday
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Hen & Chicken provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Hen & Chicken
Flannel Street, Town Centre, Abergavenny NP7 5EG
AddressFlannel Street
AreaTown Centre, Abergavenny
PostcodeNP7 5EG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Abergavenny (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Hen & Chicken is in Town Centre, Abergavenny — use NP7 5EG 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
The Yew Tree Inn, The Cambrian Inn, The Secret Garden and The Goose & Cuckoo
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:00. Hen & Chicken provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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Hen & Chicken provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Hen & Chicken's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Abergavenny open mics.
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Flannel Street, Town Centre, Abergavenny NP7 5EG.
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The nearest station is Abergavenny (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NP7 5EG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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