The Pembury Tavern is a historic corner pub (established 1856) on the five-way junction of Amhurst Road, Dalston Lane and Pembury Road, where Hackney Central meets Hackney Downs, east London (90 Amhurst Road, E8 1JH). Since 2018 it has been run by local Hackney brewery The Five Points Brewing Company, with hardwood floors, bar billiards, two guest ales, 16 keg lines and ACE Pizza's New-York-style Neapolitan pizzas served daily. Its regular programme centres on a Monday quiz, a monthly comedy night, charity fundraisers and tap takeovers rather than a standing live-music or open-mic night.
London · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Pembury Tavern Open Mic
Hackney's Sunday-night free open mic at 90 Amhurst Road, E8 1JH — beer-focused pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Sept 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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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | pemburytavern.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Pembury Tavern
HackneyGetting there
90 Amhurst Road,
Hackney, London E8 1JH
Hackney, London E8 1JH
The nearest station is Hackney Downs (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Hackney, LondonAbout the night
The Pembury Tavern is a Hackney beer-hall pub. Sunday open mic — songwriters, acoustic acts, attentive crowd.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
90 Amhurst Road, E8 1JH. 4 minutes from Hackney Downs Rail.
The venue
Large open-plan beer hall with stage corner. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
The Pembury Tavern is a historic corner pub (established 1856) on the five-way junction of Amhurst Road, Dalston Lane and Pembury Road, where Hackney Central meets Hackney Downs, east London (90 Amhurst Road, E8 1JH). Since 2018 it has been run by local Hackney brewery The Five Points Brewing Company, with hardwood floors, bar billiards, two guest ales, 16 keg lines and ACE Pizza's New-York-style Neapolitan pizzas served daily. Its regular programme centres on a Monday quiz, a monthly comedy night, charity fundraisers and tap takeovers rather than a standing live-music or open-mic night.
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Hackney · Every Sunday
The Pembury Tavern Open Mic
Hackney's Sunday-night free open mic at 90 Amhurst Road, E8 1JH — beer-focused pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 11 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Pembury Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Pembury Tavern Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Pembury 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 11 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. 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+
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitepemburytavern.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Pembury Tavern is a Hackney beer-hall pub. Sunday open mic — songwriters, acoustic acts, attentive crowd.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
90 Amhurst Road, E8 1JH. 4 minutes from Hackney Downs Rail.
The venue
Large open-plan beer hall with stage corner. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Pembury Tavern’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Pembury Tavern provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Pembury Tavern
90 Amhurst Road, Hackney, London E8 1JH
Address90 Amhurst Road
AreaHackney, London
PostcodeE8 1JH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Hackney Downs (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Pembury Tavern in Hackney, London; E8 1JH 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
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Pembury Tavern provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Pembury Tavern provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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90 Amhurst Road, Hackney, London E8 1JH.
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The nearest station is Hackney Downs (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is E8 1JH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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