The Row Barge is a riverside pub at 7 Riverside in Guildford, dating back to 1856 and sitting right on the Wey navigation with its own boat moorings. Two bars pour a wide range of draught beers, ciders, wines and spirits, and the pub builds its week around music: a weekly open-mic night on Tuesdays and a live band every Saturday, with all live music free of charge. Each summer it stages BargeFest, a full afternoon-and-evening outdoor festival of live music on the riverside (returning Saturday 11 July). Welcoming and informal with a capacity of around 80, it's a reliable grassroots gig and open-mic spot in Guildford.
Guildford · Every Tuesday · Free
The Row Barge Open Mic
Guildford's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Last songs
04 — Find The Row Barge
GuildfordGetting there
Guildford
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
GuildfordAbout the night
The Row Barge is a characterful riverside pub (built 1856) with canal moorings on Riverside in Guildford. Its open mic runs every Tuesday from 8pm til late — a very relaxed, friendly night where performers of all abilities are welcome, mostly acoustic sets and local groups. All live music is free to attend, and booking ahead is strongly advised as it gets busy (slots are taken up to a week in advance). The pub also does live music on Saturdays and a jam night on the last Thursday of the month.
The Row Barge is a riverside pub at 7 Riverside in Guildford, dating back to 1856 and sitting right on the Wey navigation with its own boat moorings. Two bars pour a wide range of draught beers, ciders, wines and spirits, and the pub builds its week around music: a weekly open-mic night on Tuesdays and a live band every Saturday, with all live music free of charge. Each summer it stages BargeFest, a full afternoon-and-evening outdoor festival of live music on the riverside (returning Saturday 11 July). Welcoming and informal with a capacity of around 80, it's a reliable grassroots gig and open-mic spot in Guildford.
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Guildford · Every Tuesday
The Row Barge Open Mic
Guildford's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 22 Oct
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Row Barge Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Row Barge Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Row Barge in Guildford, 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 22 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:30
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Row Barge is a characterful riverside pub (built 1856) with canal moorings on Riverside in Guildford. Its open mic runs every Tuesday from 8pm til late — a very relaxed, friendly night where performers of all abilities are welcome, mostly acoustic sets and local groups. All live music is free to attend, and booking ahead is strongly advised as it gets busy (slots are taken up to a week in advance). The pub also does live music on Saturdays and a jam night on the last Thursday of the month.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Row Barge’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Music ends23:30Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Row Barge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Row Barge
Guildford
AreaGuildford
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Row Barge in Guildford. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:30. The Row Barge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 questions people ask before going to Guildford's The Row Barge open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Guildford open mic nights for alternatives.
The Row Barge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes, entry to The Row Barge's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Guildford open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Row Barge is in Guildford. Get directions, or see the other Woking open mics.
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