Old Street Records is a two-floor Shoreditch bar at 350-354 Old Street, London (EC1V 9NQ), built around live music, cocktails and pizza. It runs live music six nights a week with an eclectic programme spanning soul, funk, jazz, rock and classic pop — including a long-running weekly slot from the Hip Hop House Band every Thursday — plus EP launches and new-band showcases. The walls are lined with vinyl, vintage NMEs and rock 'n' roll murals. A basement space with its own private bar, projector and full live-music rig is licensed until 2am and the whole venue holds up to around 340 people. Open Monday to Saturday from late afternoon (closed Sundays), it's a dependable Shoreditch grassroots stage for both covers-led house bands and original acts.
Old Street Records Open Mic
London open mic at Old Street Records — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Old Street Records Open Mic — Quick Facts
London open mic at Old Street Records — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Old Street Records350, 356 Old St
356 Old St
London EC1V 9NQ
356 Old St, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About Old Street Records
About This Open Mic
The Night
Old Street Records is a Shoreditch cocktail bar with an intimate basement stage, and every Wednesday it runs the long-standing 'Common People' open mic from 7pm to 10pm. Sign-up is at 7pm sharp and slots fill fast, so get down early; everyone who plays gets a free drink. The stage has mics and cables but no house guitar, and backing tracks aren't accepted — so bring your own instrument. It's an 18+ night with a warm, well-run feel.
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The Night at a Glance
How Old Street Records’s Wednesday night runs.
Find Old Street Records
350, 356 Old St, 356 Old St, London EC1V 9NQ
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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