The Hare at Blean is a country pub on Blean Hill, a couple of miles north-west of Canterbury on the road towards Whitstable. It trades on honest pub food, real ale and Sunday roasts, and was previously known as the Hare and Hounds. Live music is an occasional rather than nightly fixture, with a monthly open mic hosted by CJ. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Canterbury · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
The Hare at Blean Open Mic
Blean's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 8 Nov 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
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19:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Hare at Blean
BleanGetting there
4 Blean Hill,
Canterbury CT2 9EF
Canterbury CT2 9EF
The nearest station is Canterbury West (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Blean, CanterburyAbout the night
An open mic at The Hare at Blean, on Blean Hill a couple of miles north-west of Canterbury, hosted by CJ from 7.30pm. Free entry. Sessions have been running on the second Wednesday of the month, but the pub does not publish the rule, so check before travelling. Older gig guides still list the pub under its former name, The Hare and Hounds.
The Hare at Blean is a country pub on Blean Hill, a couple of miles north-west of Canterbury on the road towards Whitstable. It trades on honest pub food, real ale and Sunday roasts, and was previously known as the Hare and Hounds. Live music is an occasional rather than nightly fixture, with a monthly open mic hosted by CJ. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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Blean · Monthly on Wednesdays
The Hare at Blean Open Mic
Blean's wednesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 8 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Hare at Blean Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Hare at Blean Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at The Hare at Blean in Canterbury, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 8 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 19:30.
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About This Open Mic
An open mic at The Hare at Blean, on Blean Hill a couple of miles north-west of Canterbury, hosted by CJ from 7.30pm. Free entry. Sessions have been running on the second Wednesday of the month, but the pub does not publish the rule, so check before travelling. Older gig guides still list the pub under its former name, The Hare and Hounds.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Hare at Blean’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Monthly on Wednesdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9EF - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Hare at Blean
4 Blean Hill, Canterbury CT2 9EF
Address4 Blean Hill
AreaBlean, Canterbury
PostcodeCT2 9EF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Canterbury West (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Hare at Blean is in Blean, Canterbury — use CT2 9EF for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday 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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The nearest station is Canterbury West (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CT2 9EF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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