Ain't Nothin' But is London's original blues bar — an independent grassroots venue on Kingly Street in Soho (W1B 5PZ) that has run live blues, R&B and soul nightly since 1993. The narrow, wood-floored room with low lighting and vintage musical memorabilia hosts everything from booked acts to casual jam sessions every night of the week. It's a walk-in, no-reservations, 18+ venue, open late, with free entry early on (a small admission fee of around £8 may apply later). A true institution of the London blues scene.
London · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Ain't Nothin' But Open Mic
London open mic at Ain't Nothin' But — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Website | aintnothinbut.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Ain't Nothin' But
CarnabyGetting there
20 Kingly St, Carnaby,
London W1B 5PZ
London W1B 5PZ
The nearest station is Oxford Circus (Underground station), about 5 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
Carnaby, LondonAbout the night
Ain't Nothin' But is the blues bar on Kingly Street in Carnaby, with live music every day on what it calls perhaps the most intensively used stage in the country - at least two acts a day, more at weekends. For players, the draw is the jams: they run on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights, so bring your instrument and show them what you've got.
When to go
Jams are on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights. The bar opens at 1pm on Sundays and 5pm Monday to Wednesday; the venue doesn't publish exact jam start times, so check its Instagram (@aintnothinbutblues) before you set off.
Getting there
20 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PZ.
Ain't Nothin' But is London's original blues bar — an independent grassroots venue on Kingly Street in Soho (W1B 5PZ) that has run live blues, R&B and soul nightly since 1993. The narrow, wood-floored room with low lighting and vintage musical memorabilia hosts everything from booked acts to casual jam sessions every night of the week. It's a walk-in, no-reservations, 18+ venue, open late, with free entry early on (a small admission fee of around £8 may apply later). A true institution of the London blues scene.
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Carnaby · Every Sunday
Ain't Nothin' But Open Mic
London open mic at Ain't Nothin' But — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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Ain't Nothin' But Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ain't Nothin' But Open Mic runs on Sundays at Ain't Nothin' But in London, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 24 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websiteaintnothinbut.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
Ain't Nothin' But is the blues bar on Kingly Street in Carnaby, with live music every day on what it calls perhaps the most intensively used stage in the country - at least two acts a day, more at weekends. For players, the draw is the jams: they run on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights, so bring your instrument and show them what you've got.
When to go
Jams are on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights. The bar opens at 1pm on Sundays and 5pm Monday to Wednesday; the venue doesn't publish exact jam start times, so check its Instagram (@aintnothinbutblues) before you set off.
Getting there
20 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PZ.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Ain't Nothin' But’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Ain't Nothin' But provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Ain't Nothin' But
20 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PZ
Address20 Kingly St, Carnaby
AreaCarnaby, London
PostcodeW1B 5PZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford Circus (Underground station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Ain't Nothin' But in Carnaby, London; W1B 5PZ 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 Sunday Night
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