The Conquering Hero is a friendly locals' pub at 262 Beulah Hill in Upper Norwood, south London, with some interesting internal features. It holds occasional social events such as Burns Night and Halloween, and a young pig called Piggy Stardust lives in an enclosure in the garden. It is the closest pub to where the dog Pickles found the missing World Cup trophy in 1966. On Wednesday nights it hosts a weekly folk and trad session led by the landlord.
London · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Conquering Hero Open Mic
Upper Norwood's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Conquering Hero
Upper NorwoodGetting there
262 Beulah Hill,
Upper Norwood, London SE19 3HF
Upper Norwood, London SE19 3HF
The nearest station is West Norwood (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
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
Upper Norwood, LondonAbout the night
A relaxed weekly Wednesday session from 8pm, usually hosted by the landlord Ian on fiddle. Guitars, accordion, banjo, bodhran, whistle, mandolin and voice all join in; it is mostly tunes but songs are welcome. They play English, Irish, Scottish, Americana and Cajun music, mostly without sheet music.
The Conquering Hero is a friendly locals' pub at 262 Beulah Hill in Upper Norwood, south London, with some interesting internal features. It holds occasional social events such as Burns Night and Halloween, and a young pig called Piggy Stardust lives in an enclosure in the garden. It is the closest pub to where the dog Pickles found the missing World Cup trophy in 1966. On Wednesday nights it hosts a weekly folk and trad session led by the landlord.
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Upper Norwood · Every Wednesday
The Conquering Hero Open Mic
Upper Norwood's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- 4 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Conquering Hero Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Conquering Hero Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Conquering Hero in London, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 20:00.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
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About This Open Mic
A relaxed weekly Wednesday session from 8pm, usually hosted by the landlord Ian on fiddle. Guitars, accordion, banjo, bodhran, whistle, mandolin and voice all join in; it is mostly tunes but songs are welcome. They play English, Irish, Scottish, Americana and Cajun music, mostly without sheet music.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Conquering Hero’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
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Find The Conquering Hero
262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3HF
Address262 Beulah Hill
AreaUpper Norwood, London
PostcodeSE19 3HF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is West Norwood (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Conquering Hero is in Upper Norwood, London — use SE19 3HF 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 get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3HF.
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The nearest station is West Norwood (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SE19 3HF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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