Troy Bar is one of Hoxton's best-loved spots for live music and intimate club nights, at 10 Hoxton Street, London (N1 6NG). Across the week it showcases Soul, Funk, Folk and Jazz, including a well-known jazz-funk jam session on Fridays, with Caribbean food served alongside. Its centrepiece is the Tuesday 'Spirit & Soul' live open mic, every Tuesday 8pm to 12:30am, hosted by Hannah Khemoh with Oscar Stieler on keys and a full house band of seasoned musicians plus backing vocalists. Rather than a bring-your-own-gear mic, singers sign up to perform with the full backing band — drums, guitar, bass and mics are all set up and run by the house engineer, so it plays more like a soul revue than a typical pub open mic. London open-mic crowds here listen attentively; the night suits vocalists and instrumentalists comfortable sitting in with a band.
Troy Bar Open Mic
Hoxton's tuesday-night free open mic at Troy Bar — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Troy Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hoxton's tuesday-night free open mic at Troy Bar — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Troy Bar10 Hoxton Street
Hoxton
London N1 6NG
Hoxton, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About Troy Bar
About This Open Mic
The Night
Troy Bar is a Caribbean community bar on Hoxton Street that's quietly become one of East London's best-kept secrets for live music. Its Spirit & Soul open mic runs every Tuesday from 8:45pm to around 1am, hosted by Hannah Khemoh with Oscar Stieler on keys and a backing of seasoned musicians — so you sing or play over a proper house band rather than a backing track. The room leans into vintage soul, R&B, jazz, funk and acoustic, with the well-known jazz-funk jam taking over on Fridays. A warm, music-literate crowd and a full band waiting for you make this one of the better mics in the city. Find it at 10 Hoxton Street, London N1 6NG.
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The Night at a Glance
How Troy Bar’s Tuesday night runs.
Find Troy Bar
10 Hoxton Street, Hoxton, London N1 6NG
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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