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.
Carnaby · Every Sunday · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance Ain't Nothin' But · London
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
04 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 4 August 2026
Ain't Nothin' But Open Mic — Quick Facts
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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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Ain't Nothin' But20 Kingly St, Carnaby
Carnaby
London W1B 5PZ
Carnaby, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Ain't Nothin' But
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Carnaby, London
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the London open mic directory
The Night
Ain't Nothin' But is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in London. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
20 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PZ.
Photos
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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 Ain't Nothin' But’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Ain't Nothin' But
20 Kingly St, Carnaby, Carnaby, London W1B 5PZ
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
20 Kingly St, Carnaby, Carnaby, London W1B 5PZ.
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