Three Wise Monkeys is a spacious four-floor modern tap house and American-style barbecue smokehouse at 60 High Street in Colchester city centre (CO1 1DN). The ground-floor Tap House pours over 20 traditional ales and craft beers — including the venue's own Other Monkey Brewing range — while a basement Gin Bar runs a speakeasy/boiler-room vibe on Friday and Saturday nights. Live music is the draw on the top floor: a dedicated 180-capacity room hosting gigs, comedy, spoken word and theatre, with a free fortnightly jam session on Wednesdays welcoming local players. The booking policy is broad and grassroots-friendly, mixing original acts and covers across rock, indie and acoustic, all served by an in-house PA. Slow-cooked smoked barbecue and gourmet burgers are available throughout the day.
Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic
Colchester open mic at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Last updated: 5 August 2026
Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic — Quick Facts
Colchester open mic at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Three Wise Monkeys60 High Street
Town Centre
Colchester CO1 1DN
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
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About Three Wise Monkeys
About This Open Mic
The Night
Three Wise Monkeys on Colchester High Street hosts a weekly open mic every Tuesday night, held on the ground-floor bar of this spacious four-floor tap house and barbecue smokehouse. It's a genuinely communal night — a regular fixture with a supportive crowd, hosted by Polly Haynes — and upcoming dates run right through June 2026. With a big range of real ales and craft beer downstairs and a dedicated live-music room up top, it's one of the city centre's most reliable spots for a sing.
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The Night at a Glance
How Three Wise Monkeys’s Tuesday night runs.
Find Three Wise Monkeys
60 High Street, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DN
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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