The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen is a live music venue in <strong>Waterloo, London</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Waterloo · Every Sunday · Free
The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen Open Mic
Waterloo's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen · London
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
16 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
18:30
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Stage Door Pub & KitchenWaterloo
London
Waterloo, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Waterloo, London
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 18:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the London open mic directory
The Night
The 'Door Jam' is a weekly Sunday open mic at the Stage Door, a pub behind the Old Vic at 28–30 Webber Street, Waterloo. Sign-up opens at 6:30pm and music starts at 8pm; it's for musicians (no spoken word or backing tracks), two songs each, with a PA and monitor provided.
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 The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen’s Sunday night runs.
18:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
Every Sunday Free entry
Find The Stage Door Pub & Kitchen
Waterloo, London
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 18:30 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.
Part of the London live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
Waterloo, London.
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