The George Tavern is a Grade II listed pub and independent live-music and arts venue at 373 Commercial Road, Stepney, East London (E1 0LA). The building's brickwork is some 700 years old and it appears in writing by Chaucer, Pepys and Dickens; artist Pauline Forster bought the derelict pub at auction in 2002 and reopened it as a venue, pub and performance space. It hosts curated live music almost every night on an intimate stage in the main bar, and has staged acts including The Magic Numbers, Kodaline, John Cooper Clarke, Nick Cave, Anna Calvi and The Last Dinner Party, alongside spoken word and arts events. A characterful c. 150-capacity East End room with full backline and an in-house engineer for booked shows.
London · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The George Tavern Open Mic
Stepney's Tuesday-night free open mic at 373 Commercial Road, E1 0LA — Grade II listed venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 200 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | thegeorgetavern.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Last songs
04 — Find The George Tavern
StepneyGetting there
373 Commercial Road,
Stepney, London E1 0LA
Stepney, London E1 0LA
The nearest station is Shadwell DLR (DLR station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Stepney, LondonAbout the night
The George Tavern is a Grade II listed pub that's fought off developers twice to keep running live music. The Tuesday open mic uses the main floor stage — same one The xx, Plan B and Amy Winehouse used early in their careers.
The format is 210 minutes, around 17 acts at 12 minutes. Crowd is typically 80-150 depending on the week, with a good mix of local songwriters, poets, and the occasional full band. Sound is clean — there's a proper engineer and the PA does the room without needing volume tricks.
Sign-up process
Sign-up sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. The first 15 are confirmed; the last 2-3 run only if earlier acts drop out. Walk-in only.
Getting there
373 Commercial Road, E1 0LA. 8 minutes from Limehouse DLR/Rail, 10 minutes from Shadwell DLR. Buses 5, 15, 115, 135 stop directly outside.
The venue
Single big room — bar at one end, stage at the other. Capacity c. 200, all standing. Full bar; pub food until 9pm. The vibe is grungy, warm, and very east-London — bring layers, the heating is unpredictable.
The George Tavern is a Grade II listed pub and independent live-music and arts venue at 373 Commercial Road, Stepney, East London (E1 0LA). The building's brickwork is some 700 years old and it appears in writing by Chaucer, Pepys and Dickens; artist Pauline Forster bought the derelict pub at auction in 2002 and reopened it as a venue, pub and performance space. It hosts curated live music almost every night on an intimate stage in the main bar, and has staged acts including The Magic Numbers, Kodaline, John Cooper Clarke, Nick Cave, Anna Calvi and The Last Dinner Party, alongside spoken word and arts events. A characterful c. 150-capacity East End room with full backline and an in-house engineer for booked shows.
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Stepney · Every Tuesday
The George Tavern Open Mic
Stepney's Tuesday-night free open mic at 373 Commercial Road, E1 0LA — Grade II listed venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
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- Apr 2026
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- 13 Nov
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The George Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
The George Tavern Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The George Tavern 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 13 Nov 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:30. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
AgeAll ages
Capacityc. 200 standing
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethegeorgetavern.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:30
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The George Tavern is a Grade II listed pub that's fought off developers twice to keep running live music. The Tuesday open mic uses the main floor stage — same one The xx, Plan B and Amy Winehouse used early in their careers.
The format is 210 minutes, around 17 acts at 12 minutes. Crowd is typically 80-150 depending on the week, with a good mix of local songwriters, poets, and the occasional full band. Sound is clean — there's a proper engineer and the PA does the room without needing volume tricks.
Sign-up process
Sign-up sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. The first 15 are confirmed; the last 2-3 run only if earlier acts drop out. Walk-in only.
Getting there
373 Commercial Road, E1 0LA. 8 minutes from Limehouse DLR/Rail, 10 minutes from Shadwell DLR. Buses 5, 15, 115, 135 stop directly outside.
The venue
Single big room — bar at one end, stage at the other. Capacity c. 200, all standing. Full bar; pub food until 9pm. The vibe is grungy, warm, and very east-London — bring layers, the heating is unpredictable.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The George Tavern’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends23:30Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The George Tavern provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The George Tavern
373 Commercial Road, Stepney, London E1 0LA
Address373 Commercial Road
AreaStepney, London
PostcodeE1 0LA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Shadwell DLR (DLR station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The George Tavern in Stepney, London; E1 0LA 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 Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:30. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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373 Commercial Road, Stepney, London E1 0LA.
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The nearest station is Shadwell DLR (DLR station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is E1 0LA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — What's on at The George Tavern
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