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The Old London Apprentice

Traditional Newbury pub with open mic and folk nights

Venue at a glance The Old London Apprentice · Newbury
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Friper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Acoustic
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Old London Apprentice — Quick Facts

Traditional Newbury pub with open mic and folk nights

✓ Verified openLast verified Source: berkshireartistree.co.uk
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Capacity
Live nightsFri
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Old London Apprentice 2 Hambridge Road
Newbury
Newbury RG14 5SS

Genres

Acoustic Folk

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Old London Apprentice

The Old London Apprentice is a grassroots music venue in Newbury, Newbury. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Old London Apprentice books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newbury venue directory.

The Old London Apprentice is a traditional Newbury pub near the racecourse with lots of outdoor seating and a friendly local crowd. It runs a second-Friday open mic hosted by Amanda's Music Events — known for welcoming acts from across Berkshire and fostering young performers onto the stage — alongside a monthly folk night and regular weekend live music.

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2 Hambridge Road, Newbury, Newbury, RG14 5SS

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Newbury venue directory.
The Old London Apprentice books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Old London Apprentice hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Newbury Open Mic Finder.
2 Hambridge Road, Newbury, Newbury, RG14 5SS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newbury venues nearby.
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