The Grey Lady is a family-owned live music bar on the historic Pantiles at 70-72 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN2 5TW), upstairs from its sister restaurant La Casa Vecchia - both opened by owner Carlos Caicha in 2004. It programmes live jazz, soul, funk and party bands, from intimate acoustic sets to jazz nights, with gigs most Thursdays and Fridays and a monthly Tuesday Singers Night open mic with live piano from Roger Lewin. The long-running Grey Lady Sessions bring David Migden & The Twisted Roots with Reptile Kin (23 October 2026) and the Paul Dunton Orchestra with Primrose (12 November 2026), alongside Funkenstein's Halloween funk night (31 October). The room has a dedicated stage, professional PA and in-house speakers, seats 60 or holds 80-100 standing, serves the full restaurant menu upstairs and is available for private hire. Bookings on 01892 544700.
Tunbridge Wells · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · £5.00
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 1 Dec. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. £5.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Tuesdays
| Night | Every 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £5.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
The Grey Lady's Singers' Open Mic Night is a vocalists' showcase on the first Tuesday of the month, with doors at 7pm and singing from 7.30pm to 10pm, held in the warm, welcoming surroundings of this Pantiles bar in Tunbridge Wells. The distinctive draw is live piano accompaniment from Roger Lewin — singers can perform with the pianist, bring their own backing tracks or sheet music, or do an original song, with everyone from beginners to seasoned pros welcome to take the stage. Entry is £5 on the door for singers and listeners alike, and there's a full bar and food to enjoy through the evening.
The Grey Lady is a family-owned live music bar on the historic Pantiles at 70-72 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN2 5TW), upstairs from its sister restaurant La Casa Vecchia - both opened by owner Carlos Caicha in 2004. It programmes live jazz, soul, funk and party bands, from intimate acoustic sets to jazz nights, with gigs most Thursdays and Fridays and a monthly Tuesday Singers Night open mic with live piano from Roger Lewin. The long-running Grey Lady Sessions bring David Migden & The Twisted Roots with Reptile Kin (23 October 2026) and the Paul Dunton Orchestra with Primrose (12 November 2026), alongside Funkenstein's Halloween funk night (31 October). The room has a dedicated stage, professional PA and in-house speakers, seats 60 or holds 80-100 standing, serves the full restaurant menu upstairs and is available for private hire. Bookings on 01892 544700.
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The Grey Lady Open Mic
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- £5.00
- Entry
- 19:00
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Grey Lady Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Grey Lady Open Mic runs on the 1st Tuesday of the month at The Grey Lady in Tunbridge Wells, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 22:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
The Grey Lady's Singers' Open Mic Night is a vocalists' showcase on the first Tuesday of the month, with doors at 7pm and singing from 7.30pm to 10pm, held in the warm, welcoming surroundings of this Pantiles bar in Tunbridge Wells. The distinctive draw is live piano accompaniment from Roger Lewin — singers can perform with the pianist, bring their own backing tracks or sheet music, or do an original song, with everyone from beginners to seasoned pros welcome to take the stage. Entry is £5 on the door for singers and listeners alike, and there's a full bar and food to enjoy through the evening.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Grey Lady’s Tuesday night runs.
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Tue 1 Dec · Tue 5 Jan · Tue 2 Feb
The Grey Lady provides a PA system, vocal mics and keys — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Grey Lady
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells
You'll find The Grey Lady in 70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is £5.00. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The Grey Lady provides a PA system, vocal mics and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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The Grey Lady open mic in brief. The Grey Lady open mic runs every 1st Tuesday of the month from 19:30 (£5.00 entry); sign-up opens 19:00. Coming back with a full band? The Grey Lady’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Tunbridge Wells are listed by day.
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