Sandgate · Grassroots

Royal Norfolk Hotel

Gee's Bar — open mic and live bands at the Royal Norfolk, Sandgate

Venue at a glance Royal Norfolk Hotel · Folkestone

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Capacity

standinggrassroots

2 nights

Live music

Wed · Satper week

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Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Mixed

Books

originalslive acts

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Royal Norfolk Hotel — Quick Facts

Gee's Bar — open mic and live bands at the Royal Norfolk, Sandgate

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✓ Verified openLast verified 03 Jun 2026Source: facebook.com

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Capacity–

Live nightsWed, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

Royal Norfolk Hotel 7 Sandgate High Street
Sandgate
Folkestone

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About Royal Norfolk Hotel

Royal Norfolk Hotel is a grassroots music venue in Sandgate, Folkestone. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

This listing is part of the Folkestone venue directory.

The Royal Norfolk Hotel sits on Sandgate High Street in Folkestone, and its Gee's Bar is a reliable spot on the local live-music circuit. There's an open mic on the third Wednesday of the month — Jack and Will's Open Mic also runs here, welcoming talent from across the area — plus live bands every weekend and regular solo and duo performers. A proper seafront-town pub backing grassroots music.

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7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone

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What equipment does Royal Norfolk Hotel provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Folkestone venue directory.

What genres does Royal Norfolk Hotel book?

Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Folkestone grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.

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Does Royal Norfolk Hotel have open mic nights?

Yes — Royal Norfolk Hotel hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Folkestone Open Mic Finder.

Where is Royal Norfolk Hotel?

7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone. See the map below for directions. Browse more Folkestone venues nearby.

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