The Walnut Tree Shades is a Grade II listed pub tucked down Old Post Office Court, just off Gentleman's Walk in the heart of Norwich (NR2 1NG). Run by Craft Union (Stonegate), it styles itself as Norwich's premier American-themed pub, its walls plastered with music memorabilia and a Wurlitzer-style replica jukebox behind the bar. Live music runs three-plus nights a week, every Wednesday through Sunday, in the upstairs room. The cellar keeps regular ales like Adnams Ghost Ship alongside three changing beers from breweries such as Moon Gazer, Lacon's, Grain and Woodforde's; food is served Monday to Saturday. A characterful city-centre room for covers and rock acts.
Norwich · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Walnut Tree Shades Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Walnut Tree Shades — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Walnut Tree Shades
NorwichGetting there
1 Old Post Office Ct,
Norwich NR2 1NG
Norwich NR2 1NG
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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 Walnut Tree Shades is a characterful sixteenth-century pub tucked down Old Post Office Court in the heart of Norwich (NR2 1NG), with American-diner decor, a jukebox and live music up to five nights a week. The open mic runs every Thursday from 8:30pm, hosted by Peter Turrell, with slots given out first-come, first-served — so get there early to bag your spot. A warm, long-standing night and one of the city's friendliest stages.
The Walnut Tree Shades is a Grade II listed pub tucked down Old Post Office Court, just off Gentleman's Walk in the heart of Norwich (NR2 1NG). Run by Craft Union (Stonegate), it styles itself as Norwich's premier American-themed pub, its walls plastered with music memorabilia and a Wurlitzer-style replica jukebox behind the bar. Live music runs three-plus nights a week, every Wednesday through Sunday, in the upstairs room. The cellar keeps regular ales like Adnams Ghost Ship alongside three changing beers from breweries such as Moon Gazer, Lacon's, Grain and Woodforde's; food is served Monday to Saturday. A characterful city-centre room for covers and rock acts.
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Norwich · Every Thursday
The Walnut Tree Shades Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Walnut Tree Shades — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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The Walnut Tree Shades Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Walnut Tree Shades Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Walnut Tree Shades in Norwich, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 22 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 20:30. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 38m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
The Walnut Tree Shades is a characterful sixteenth-century pub tucked down Old Post Office Court in the heart of Norwich (NR2 1NG), with American-diner decor, a jukebox and live music up to five nights a week. The open mic runs every Thursday from 8:30pm, hosted by Peter Turrell, with slots given out first-come, first-served — so get there early to bag your spot. A warm, long-standing night and one of the city's friendliest stages.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Walnut Tree Shades’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 38m
Kick-off20:30Every Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Walnut Tree Shades provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Find The Walnut Tree Shades
1 Old Post Office Ct, Norwich NR2 1NG
Address1 Old Post Office Ct
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR2 1NG
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Getting there
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Walnut Tree Shades in Norwich; NR2 1NG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Walnut Tree Shades provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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1 Old Post Office Ct, Norwich NR2 1NG.
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The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR2 1NG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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