BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge is a family-run cafe bar in Red Lion Yard, just off Colchester High Street. By day it serves breakfast, brunch and coffee, and in the evening it operates as a licensed bar serving wines, spirits and cocktails. It hosts a regular Monday evening open mic aimed at local creatives, with a house guitar available.
Colchester · Every Monday · No fee listed
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge Open Mic
Town Centre's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Oct 202614:00
Kick-off
Mondays
time tbc · we're working to find outMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
14:00
Kick-off
Mondays · time tbcRunning order
14:00 Kick-off (tbc)
17:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
Town CentreGetting there
16 Red Lion Yard,
Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DX
Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DX
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 5 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
Town Centre, ColchesterAbout the night
A weekly Monday open mic at BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge, a family-run cafe bar in Red Lion Yard just off Colchester High Street. All creatives are welcome and a house guitar is supplied. The start time is not published, so check with the venue before travelling.
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge is a family-run cafe bar in Red Lion Yard, just off Colchester High Street. By day it serves breakfast, brunch and coffee, and in the evening it operates as a licensed bar serving wines, spirits and cocktails. It hosts a regular Monday evening open mic aimed at local creatives, with a house guitar available.
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Town Centre · Every Monday
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge Open Mic
Town Centre's monday open mic.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge Open Mic runs on Mondays at BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge in Colchester. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 26 Oct 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge’s venue page →
It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A weekly Monday open mic at BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge, a family-run cafe bar in Red Lion Yard just off Colchester High Street. All creatives are welcome and a house guitar is supplied. The start time is not published, so check with the venue before travelling.
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 BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge’s Monday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes17:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
16 Red Lion Yard, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DX
Address16 Red Lion Yard
AreaTown Centre, Colchester
PostcodeCO1 1DX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge is in Town Centre, Colchester — use CO1 1DX 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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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Colchester open mic nights for alternatives.
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
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No entry fee is listed for BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Colchester open mics.
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16 Red Lion Yard, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DX.
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The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CO1 1DX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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