The Dog House is a multi-award-winning micropub and vinyl bar at Evegate, Smeeth, near Ashford in Kent — a CAMRA Pub of the Year known for its cask ales, vinyl and live music. It hosts two monthly open mics: an all-abilities night on the third Thursday and a country-music night, The Dayhouse, on the first Thursday.
Evegate, Smeeth · Monthly on Thursdays · Free
The Dog House Micropub Open Mic
Evegate, Smeeth's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Dog House Micropub · Ashford
Thursday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
14 Jun
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Free
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Last updated: 14 June 2026
The Dog House Micropub Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Dog House MicropubEvegate, Smeeth
Ashford
Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Dog House Micropub
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Thursdays in Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Ashford open mic directory
The Night
The Dog House Micropub at Evegate, Smeeth near Ashford runs a general open mic on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30pm, welcoming all abilities to sing or play an instrument. A separate country-music open mic, The Dayhouse, runs on the first Thursday.
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 Dog House Micropub’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
Monthly on Thursdays Free entry
Find The Dog House Micropub
Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Ashford live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ashford open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Ashford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford.
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