St Albans · Grassroots

The Speckled Hen

Family-friendly local with weekly open mic and live bands

Venue at a glance The Speckled Hen · St Albans

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Capacity

standinggrassroots

1 night

Live music

Wedper 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

The Speckled Hen — Quick Facts

Family-friendly local with weekly open mic and live bands

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

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Capacity–

Live nightsWed

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Speckled Hen Hatfield Road
St Albans
St Albans AL4 0XG

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About The Speckled Hen

The Speckled Hen is a grassroots music venue in St Albans, St Albans. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

This listing is part of the St Albans venue directory.

The Speckled Hen is a large, family-friendly community local on Hatfield Road in St Albans that throws real weight behind live music. It runs a weekly open mic every Wednesday, hosted by Jay Dee, plus live bands, duos or soloists every month, and the music is always free with under-18s welcome to play. A warm, supportive spot where new voices get their shot.

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Hatfield Road, St Albans, St Albans, AL4 0XG

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What equipment does The Speckled Hen provide?

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

What genres does The Speckled Hen book?

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

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What is the capacity of The Speckled Hen?

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Does The Speckled Hen have open mic nights?

Yes — The Speckled Hen hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the St Albans Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Speckled Hen?

Hatfield Road, St Albans, St Albans, AL4 0XG. See the map below for directions. Browse more St Albans venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Speckled Hen?

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