Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich is the Suffolk sister of the Colchester original — a spacious four-floor modern tap house and BBQ smokehouse at 22 Lloyds Avenue in the town centre (IP1 3HD). It carries an extensive range of real ales, craft beers and pub classics, with a strong focus on high-quality food, beer and music, and it actively supports the local live music scene. The venue hosts a rolling programme of gigs, jam sessions, quizzes and taster evenings across its floors, welcoming both original acts and covers from local and touring musicians, served by an in-house PA. Slow-cooked American barbecue runs alongside the entertainment, making it a versatile grassroots spot in central Ipswich.
Ipswich · Every Monday · No fee listed
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 19:30Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich
IpswichGetting there
22 Lloyds Ave,
Ipswich IP1 3HD
Ipswich IP1 3HD
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
IpswichAbout the night
Three Wise Monkeys is a lively pub on Lloyds Avenue in central Ipswich (22 Lloyds Avenue, IP1 3HD), and a reliable stop for performers — Open Mic Mondays run on the ground floor every Monday night from 8pm. It's so popular there's a second open mic on Tuesdays too, same time and spot. Free to come along, sing or play; just head down and get your name on the list. One of the town's most consistent open mic nights.
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich is the Suffolk sister of the Colchester original — a spacious four-floor modern tap house and BBQ smokehouse at 22 Lloyds Avenue in the town centre (IP1 3HD). It carries an extensive range of real ales, craft beers and pub classics, with a strong focus on high-quality food, beer and music, and it actively supports the local live music scene. The venue hosts a rolling programme of gigs, jam sessions, quizzes and taster evenings across its floors, welcoming both original acts and covers from local and touring musicians, served by an in-house PA. Slow-cooked American barbecue runs alongside the entertainment, making it a versatile grassroots spot in central Ipswich.
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Ipswich · Every Monday
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich Open Mic — Quick Facts
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich Open Mic runs on Mondays at Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich in Ipswich, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Three Wise Monkeys is a lively pub on Lloyds Avenue in central Ipswich (22 Lloyds Avenue, IP1 3HD), and a reliable stop for performers — Open Mic Mondays run on the ground floor every Monday night from 8pm. It's so popular there's a second open mic on Tuesdays too, same time and spot. Free to come along, sing or play; just head down and get your name on the list. One of the town's most consistent open mic nights.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 24m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich
22 Lloyds Ave, Ipswich IP1 3HD
Address22 Lloyds Ave
AreaIpswich
PostcodeIP1 3HD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich in Ipswich; IP1 3HD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ipswich open mic nights for alternatives.
Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Ipswich open mics.
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22 Lloyds Ave, Ipswich IP1 3HD.
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The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP1 3HD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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