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About The Dorset
The Dorset is a grassroots music venue in Brighton and Hove, Brighton. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Dorset books Acoustic, Indie, Open mic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Brighton venue directory.
The Dorset has stood on the corner of Gardner Street and North Road in the heart of Brighton's North Laine since 1819, serving food, ale and wine amid the colour of the lanes. It runs regular music events — open mics and DJ nights — with live music held upstairs in the evenings, while in summer the lively crowd spills onto pedestrianised Gardner Street around banquet tables and benches. A traditional yet buzzing North Laine pub that pairs pub-classic food and Sunday roasts with an easygoing live-music and open-mic programme.
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28 North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1YB
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Yes — The Dorset hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Brighton Open Mic Finder.
28 North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1YB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Brighton venues nearby.
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