The Sweffling White Horse is a traditional village alehouse in Sweffling, East Suffolk, named Ipswich and East Suffolk CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022. It keeps a piano and a guitar in the bar for anyone who wants to play and books small acoustic acts. Its Words & Music Open Mic, hosted by Trevor, runs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Sweffling · Every 3rd Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Sweffling White Horse Open Mic
Sweffling's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
time tbc · we're working to find outTuesdays
| Night | Every 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| 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 · Poets |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Sweffling White Horse
SwefflingGetting there
Low Road,
Sweffling IP17 2BB
Sweffling IP17 2BB
The nearest station is Saxmundham (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
SwefflingAbout the night
Trevor hosts the Words & Music Open Mic at The Sweffling White Horse on Low Road, Sweffling, on the third Tuesday of each month. Bring an instrument, borrow one of the pub's, or just come and enjoy the mix of music and words. No start time is published; the pub opens from 7pm.
The Sweffling White Horse is a traditional village alehouse in Sweffling, East Suffolk, named Ipswich and East Suffolk CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022. It keeps a piano and a guitar in the bar for anyone who wants to play and books small acoustic acts. Its Words & Music Open Mic, hosted by Trevor, runs on the third Tuesday of each month.
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Sweffling · Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
The Sweffling White Horse Open Mic
Sweffling's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Sweffling White Horse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Sweffling White Horse Open Mic runs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Sweffling White Horse in Sweffling. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Sweffling White Horse’s venue page →
It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery 3rd Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 17 Nov
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About This Open Mic
Trevor hosts the Words & Music Open Mic at The Sweffling White Horse on Low Road, Sweffling, on the third Tuesday of each month. Bring an instrument, borrow one of the pub's, or just come and enjoy the mix of music and words. No start time is published; the pub opens from 7pm.
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 The Sweffling White Horse’s Tuesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 15 Dec · Tue 19 Jan
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Sweffling White Horse
Low Road, Sweffling IP17 2BB
AddressLow Road
AreaSweffling
PostcodeIP17 2BB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Saxmundham (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Sweffling White Horse is in Sweffling — use IP17 2BB 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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Coda Colchester, Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich, Steamboat Tavern and BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Sweffling's The Sweffling White Horse open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Sweffling open mic nights for alternatives.
The Sweffling White Horse has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Sweffling White Horse's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Sweffling open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Low Road, Sweffling IP17 2BB.
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The nearest station is Saxmundham (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP17 2BB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Sweffling White Horse
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