The Garden House is a Craft Union community pub at 1 Pembroke Road (NR2 3HD) in the South Heigham area of Norwich. It has a real community feel, with two bar areas and plenty of comfortable seating, a separate pool room/conservatory and an extensive lawned beer garden at the rear with covered and uncovered tables. The bar pours cask ale on hand-pump and gravity alongside an extensive range of ciders and keg and bottled beers, and the kitchen serves pizzas and fries. Entertainment runs through the week with live sport every day, Monday quiz nights and regular live music — the pub is listed as a live-music venue on the Norfolk Gig Guide.
Norwich · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
The Garden House Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Garden House — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Sept 202620:00
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 · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | craftunionpubs.com |
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Garden House
NorwichGetting there
1 Pembroke Rd,
Norwich NR2 3HD
Norwich NR2 3HD
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
NorwichAbout the night
The Garden House is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Norwich. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
1 Pembroke Rd, Norwich NR2 3HD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Garden House is a Craft Union community pub at 1 Pembroke Road (NR2 3HD) in the South Heigham area of Norwich. It has a real community feel, with two bar areas and plenty of comfortable seating, a separate pool room/conservatory and an extensive lawned beer garden at the rear with covered and uncovered tables. The bar pours cask ale on hand-pump and gravity alongside an extensive range of ciders and keg and bottled beers, and the kitchen serves pizzas and fries. Entertainment runs through the week with live sport every day, Monday quiz nights and regular live music — the pub is listed as a live-music venue on the Norfolk Gig Guide.
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Norwich · Monthly on Wednesdays
The Garden House Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Garden House — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 6 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Garden House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Garden House Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at The Garden House in Norwich, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 6 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitecraftunionpubs.com
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NightWednesdayMonthly on Wednesdays
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Garden House is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Norwich. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
1 Pembroke Rd, Norwich NR2 3HD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Garden House’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Wednesdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Norwich, NR2 3HD - the map is below.
Kit
The Garden House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Garden House
1 Pembroke Rd, Norwich NR2 3HD
Address1 Pembroke Rd
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR2 3HD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Garden House in Norwich; NR2 3HD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Garden House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Norwich's The Garden House open mic.
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The Garden House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Garden House's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Norwich open mics.
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1 Pembroke Rd, Norwich NR2 3HD.
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The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR2 3HD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Garden House
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