The Crown & Anchor sits at 168 High Street on Winchester's busy Broadway, opposite the Guildhall — an LGBTQ-friendly community pub that welcomes guests from all walks of life. It serves a traditional menu with gluten-free and vegan options, has a beer garden and is dog-friendly. Live music is a regular fixture (the pub runs a 'LIVE MUSIC at The Crown & Anchor' programme), with a grassroots, bring-your-own-gear feel that suits both original acts and covers across mixed genres. A welcoming, inclusive spot for passing trade and regulars alike in the heart of the city.
Winchester · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
Crown & Anchor Open Mic
Winchester's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 2 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
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Checked 13 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 1st Wednesday of the month |
| 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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03 — The night
Every 1st Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Crown & Anchor
WinchesterGetting there
Winchester
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
WinchesterAbout the night
The Crown & Anchor on Winchester's High Street (168, SO23 9BA) hosts an open mic on the first Wednesday of the month from 8pm. It's an all-ages, original-songs night that gives a stage to great local artists in a beloved, sensibly-priced pub known for its good beer and welcoming atmosphere. Entry is free — turn up and get your name down with the host.
The Crown & Anchor sits at 168 High Street on Winchester's busy Broadway, opposite the Guildhall — an LGBTQ-friendly community pub that welcomes guests from all walks of life. It serves a traditional menu with gluten-free and vegan options, has a beer garden and is dog-friendly. Live music is a regular fixture (the pub runs a 'LIVE MUSIC at The Crown & Anchor' programme), with a grassroots, bring-your-own-gear feel that suits both original acts and covers across mixed genres. A welcoming, inclusive spot for passing trade and regulars alike in the heart of the city.
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Winchester · Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Crown & Anchor Open Mic
Winchester's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 13 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Crown & Anchor Open Mic — Quick Facts
Crown & Anchor Open Mic runs on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Crown & Anchor in Winchester, 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 13 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 11m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery 1st Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 2 Dec
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Crown & Anchor on Winchester's High Street (168, SO23 9BA) hosts an open mic on the first Wednesday of the month from 8pm. It's an all-ages, original-songs night that gives a stage to great local artists in a beloved, sensibly-priced pub known for its good beer and welcoming atmosphere. Entry is free — turn up and get your name down with the host.
What's 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 Crown & Anchor’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 11m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 2 Dec · Wed 6 Jan · Wed 3 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Crown & Anchor
Winchester
AreaWinchester
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Getting there
You'll find Crown & Anchor in Winchester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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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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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Winchester's Crown & Anchor open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Winchester open mic nights for alternatives.
Crown & Anchor has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Crown & Anchor's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Winchester open mics.
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10 — Venues near Crown & Anchor
All ›More rooms near Crown & Anchor: Salisbury Arts Centre, Shenanigans, The Arc Winchester, The Hobbit Pub, The Railway Inn, The Scholars Arms, The Shooting Star, The Social, The Stile Inn, The William Walker and Winchester Gate.
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