Ye Olde Chequers Inn is a timber-framed pub on Tonbridge High Street, just below the castle. The present building dates from the late 15th century and is often called one of the finest examples of a Kentish timber-framed building still standing. Inside it is a long bar with exposed beams and heavily leaded windows looking out onto the High Street. The pub offers home-cooked food, accommodation and regular entertainment, and hosts Tonbridge Folk Club on the first and third Mondays of the month.
Tonbridge · Every other Monday · £8.00
Ye Olde Chequers Inn Open Mic
An open mic fortnightly on a Monday at 7.30pm at Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge.
Kick-off 19:30. £8.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every other Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £8.00 |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other MondayHow the night runs
Every other Monday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Ye Olde Chequers Inn
Tonbridge High StreetGetting there
122 High Street,
Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1AS
Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1AS
The nearest station is Tonbridge (rail station), about 10 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
Tonbridge High Street, TonbridgeAbout the night
Tonbridge Folk Club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at Ye Olde Chequers Inn. Musicians, singers and audience welcome, floor spots arranged on the night. A hat collection is held on guest nights with a suggested minimum of 8 GBP (6 GBP concessions). Programme on the club's own site runs to 7 December 2026.
Ye Olde Chequers Inn is a timber-framed pub on Tonbridge High Street, just below the castle. The present building dates from the late 15th century and is often called one of the finest examples of a Kentish timber-framed building still standing. Inside it is a long bar with exposed beams and heavily leaded windows looking out onto the High Street. The pub offers home-cooked food, accommodation and regular entertainment, and hosts Tonbridge Folk Club on the first and third Mondays of the month.
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Tonbridge High Street · Every other Monday · £8.00
Ye Olde Chequers Inn Open Mic
An open mic fortnightly on a Monday at 7.30pm at Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- £8.00
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ye Olde Chequers Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ye Olde Chequers Inn Open Mic runs on Mondays (fortnightly) at Ye Olde Chequers Inn in Tonbridge, starting at 19:30. An open mic fortnightly on a Monday at 7.30pm at Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Entry£8.00
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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NightMondayEvery other Monday
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Tonbridge Folk Club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at Ye Olde Chequers Inn. Musicians, singers and audience welcome, floor spots arranged on the night. A hat collection is held on guest nights with a suggested minimum of 8 GBP (6 GBP concessions). Programme on the club's own site runs to 7 December 2026.
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 Ye Olde Chequers Inn’s Monday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every other Monday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every other Monday
Getting there
Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1AS - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Ye Olde Chequers Inn
122 High Street, Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1AS
Address122 High Street
AreaTonbridge High Street, Tonbridge
PostcodeTN9 1AS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Tonbridge (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Ye Olde Chequers Inn in Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge; TN9 1AS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £8.00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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122 High Street, Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1AS.
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The nearest station is Tonbridge (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TN9 1AS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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