The White Horse is a premium country pub, bar and restaurant on The Green in the picturesque village of Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, with its own garden. Under its 'Beats & Bubbles' programme it features live music on Saturday evenings plus a jam night on Sundays, drawing bands and open jammers across mixed and acoustic styles. It works as a gastropub with full dining and is also hired for weddings and events. A house PA supports the regular weekend live music.
Maidstone · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The White Horse Open Mic
London Road's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The White Horse
London RoadGetting there
London Road, Maidstone
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
London Road, MaidstoneAbout the night
The White Horse sits at 46 London Road (ME16 8QL), at the western entrance to Maidstone, and is a proper live-music local - bands on Saturday evenings, then a weekly Sunday-night jam where players get up and trade songs. CAMRA's entry, last updated in July 2026, puts it plainly: "Bands Saturdays, Jam night Sunday evenings", with a quiz on the first Tuesday of the month too.
The night
A jam rather than a formal list-and-slots open mic: come down on a Sunday evening, have a word with whoever is running it, and get up and play. It's free to join in.
The venue
A cosy, large single-bar pub with a two-level area at the far end and a garden. The cask line runs to two regulars - Fuller's London Pride and Adnams Ghost Ship - plus a changing guest.
The White Horse is a premium country pub, bar and restaurant on The Green in the picturesque village of Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, with its own garden. Under its 'Beats & Bubbles' programme it features live music on Saturday evenings plus a jam night on Sundays, drawing bands and open jammers across mixed and acoustic styles. It works as a gastropub with full dining and is also hired for weddings and events. A house PA supports the regular weekend live music.
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London Road · Every Sunday
The White Horse Open Mic
London Road's sunday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 21 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The White Horse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The White Horse Open Mic runs on Sundays at The White Horse in Maidstone, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 21 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The White Horse sits at 46 London Road (ME16 8QL), at the western entrance to Maidstone, and is a proper live-music local - bands on Saturday evenings, then a weekly Sunday-night jam where players get up and trade songs. CAMRA's entry, last updated in July 2026, puts it plainly: "Bands Saturdays, Jam night Sunday evenings", with a quiz on the first Tuesday of the month too.
The night
A jam rather than a formal list-and-slots open mic: come down on a Sunday evening, have a word with whoever is running it, and get up and play. It's free to join in.
The venue
A cosy, large single-bar pub with a two-level area at the far end and a garden. The cask line runs to two regulars - Fuller's London Pride and Adnams Ghost Ship - plus a changing guest.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The White Horse’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The White Horse
London Road, Maidstone
AreaLondon Road, Maidstone
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Getting there
The White Horse is in London Road, Maidstone. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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