The Westow House in Crystal Palace is a vibrant gastropub known for its inclusive music policy, welcoming both original compositions and covers. With a standing capacity of around 100, it fosters an intimate atmosphere for artists and audiences alike. The venue hosts a popular free open mic night every Monday, providing a platform for emerging talent to shine.
Crystal Palace · Every Monday · Free
The Westow House Open Mic
Crystal Palace's Monday-night free open mic at 79 Westow Hill, SE19 1TX — gastropub, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Westow House · London
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
04 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Westow House Open Mic — Quick Facts
Crystal Palace's Monday-night free open mic at 79 Westow Hill, SE19 1TX — gastropub, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 100 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Westow House79 Westow Hill
Crystal Palace
London SE19 1TX
Crystal Palace, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Westow House
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Crystal Palace, London
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the London open mic directory
The Night
Westow House sits at the top of Crystal Palace triangle. Monday open mic runs in the back room — acoustic-leaning, friendly local crowd.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the back bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
79 Westow Hill, SE19 1TX. 8 minutes from Crystal Palace Rail.
The venue
Gastropub front, music room back. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Westow House’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Monday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Westow House
79 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 1TX
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the London live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at London's The Westow House open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
79 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 1TX.
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