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.
Town Centre · Every Monday · Free
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge Open Mic
Town Centre's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge · Colchester
Monday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
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Free
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Last updated: 5 August 2026
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge16 Red Lion Yard
Town Centre
Colchester CO1 1DX
Town Centre, Colchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Town Centre, Colchester
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Free entry for performers and audience
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Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Colchester open mic directory
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge’s Monday night runs.
Every Monday Free entry
Find BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
16 Red Lion Yard, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DX
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Colchester live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Colchester's BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Colchester open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Colchester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
16 Red Lion Yard, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DX.
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