The Cambrian Inn is a traditional village pub tucked into the scenic Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny, with a cosy layout and a log-burning stove. It hosts an open mic every Sunday with a kind, welcoming environment that's great for beginners finding their feet on stage. A games room, quiz night and the gorge setting make it a friendly little grassroots spot.
Abergavenny · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Cambrian Inn Open Mic
Clydach's Sunday-afternoon free open mic at The Cambrian Inn, Station Road, NP7 0LY — Brecon Beacons village, acoustic, all ages.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 17:00, sign-up from 14:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202617:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 14:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 14:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 40 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
17:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
14:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
17:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
19:30 Last songs
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Cambrian Inn
Station Road, ClydachGetting there
Station Road,
Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny NP7 0LY
Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny NP7 0LY
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
Station Road, Clydach, AbergavennyAbout the night
The Cambrian Inn is a traditional village pub tucked into the scenic Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny, at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, and it runs a friendly weekly open mic every Sunday from 5pm to 7.30pm. Entry is free and performers get a free drink. It's an unusually open-armed night — everything from acoustic, folk and blues through to poetry, comedy, storytelling and even sea shanties is welcome — with a kind, supportive atmosphere that's especially good for beginners. Sign-up is at the bar on the day.
The Cambrian Inn is a traditional village pub tucked into the scenic Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny, with a cosy layout and a log-burning stove. It hosts an open mic every Sunday with a kind, welcoming environment that's great for beginners finding their feet on stage. A games room, quiz night and the gorge setting make it a friendly little grassroots spot.
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Station Road, Clydach · Every Sunday
The Cambrian Inn Open Mic
Clydach's Sunday-afternoon free open mic at The Cambrian Inn, Station Road, NP7 0LY — Brecon Beacons village, acoustic, all ages.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 10 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cambrian Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cambrian Inn Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Cambrian Inn in Abergavenny, starting at 17:00 with sign-up from 14:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 17:00 and runs to about 19:30. Sign-up is on the night from 14:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 17:00Starts in 2d 09h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 40 standing
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts17:00until 19:30
Sign-up14:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Cambrian Inn is a traditional village pub tucked into the scenic Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny, at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, and it runs a friendly weekly open mic every Sunday from 5pm to 7.30pm. Entry is free and performers get a free drink. It's an unusually open-armed night — everything from acoustic, folk and blues through to poetry, comedy, storytelling and even sea shanties is welcome — with a kind, supportive atmosphere that's especially good for beginners. Sign-up is at the bar on the day.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Cambrian Inn’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 17:00Starts in 2d 09h 20m
Sign-up opens14:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off17:00Every Sunday
Music ends19:30Last act finishes
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
First time here?
Get there by 14:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Cambrian Inn
Station Road, Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny NP7 0LY
AddressStation Road
AreaStation Road, Clydach, Abergavenny
PostcodeNP7 0LY
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Getting there
You'll find The Cambrian Inn in Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny; NP7 0LY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 14:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 19:30. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Abergavenny's The Cambrian Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 14:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Abergavenny open mic nights for alternatives.
The Cambrian Inn has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Cambrian Inn'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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The Cambrian Inn open mic in brief. The Cambrian Inn open mic runs every Sunday from 17:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 14:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Cambrian Inn’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 Abergavenny are listed by day.
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