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The Willoughby Arms

Q: What genres does The Willoughby Arms book?

The Willoughby Arms books Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Victorian Kingston free house with a weekly Monday folk open mic session

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Folk - originals welcome.

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Whelan's The King's Arms The Poyntz Arms

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At a glance

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Here is The Willoughby Arms in Kingston upon Thames at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
Backline	TBC
Books	Folk

01 — Inside the room

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4 photos show the inside of The Willoughby Arms. It books folk acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. The venue adds its own photos here as it updates its page.

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about The Willoughby Arms that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk acts.

The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Mon
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	Folk
Website	thewilloughbyarms.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Nov 2026
Checked against	Music directory

03 — Find The Willoughby Arms

Kingston upon Thames

Getting there

You will find The Willoughby Arms at 47 Willoughby Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6LN. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 18 rooms in our Epsom venue directory.

47 Willoughby Road,
Kingston upon Thames KT2 6LN

Directions Open in maps

The nearest station is Norbiton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

Want to play here?

To play The Willoughby Arms, sign up free and send the venue a booking request. Its open mic is the free way to get on stage here.

On GigXchangeThe Willoughby ArmsPhotos · gigs · how to book

The open micEvery Monday20:30 · Free entry

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06 — What's on stage

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The stage kit at The Willoughby Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

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

07 — About

Kingston upon Thames

About The Willoughby Arms

Here is the story of The Willoughby Arms in Kingston upon Thames so far. It books folk acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Willoughby Arms is a grassroots music venue in Kingston upon Thames. It books Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Willoughby Arms is a Victorian back-street local at 47 Willoughby Road in Kingston upon Thames, divided into a sports bar and a quieter lounge. It is free of tie, with beers sourced from small breweries, pizza cooked to order, an upstairs function room and a large garden with heated beach huts. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds rehearsed upstairs in the 1960s. It has been local CAMRA Pub of the Year many times, with a quiz on Sundays and folk music on Monday nights.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Willoughby Arms on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every Monday - 20:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Epsom gig directory.

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09 — Epsom league

Next 30 days

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Kingston upon Thames · Grassroots

The Willoughby Arms

Victorian Kingston free house with a weekly Monday folk open mic session

Venue at a glance The Willoughby Arms · Kingston upon Thames

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The Willoughby Arms — Quick Facts

Victorian Kingston free house with a weekly Monday folk open mic session. Here are the key facts on The Willoughby Arms at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekMon · from 20:30

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksFolklive actsOriginals and covers

Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it from its GigXchange account.

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Willoughby Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About The Willoughby Arms

The Willoughby Arms is a grassroots music venue in Kingston upon Thames. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Willoughby Arms books Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Epsom venue directory.

Listing notes
The ‌‌‍Willoughby Arms is a Victorian back-street local at 47 Willoughby Road in Kingston upon Thames, divided into a sports bar and a quieter lounge. It is free of tie, with beers sourced from small breweries, pizza cooked to order, an upstairs function room and a large garden with heated beach huts. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds rehearsed upstairs in the 1960s. It has been local CAMRA Pub of the Year many times, with a quiz on Sundays and folk music on Monday nights.

Playing The Willoughby Arms: what to know

The Willoughby Arms usually has live music on Mon, starting around 20:30. It lists folk among the genres it books. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Willoughby Arms manages this page, so message the venue on GigXchange with a link to your music.

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Nights The Willoughby Arms usually has live music — typical start 20:30

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Find The Willoughby Arms

You will find The Willoughby Arms at 47 Willoughby Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6LN. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 18 rooms in our Epsom venue directory.

Address47 Willoughby Road

AreaKingston upon Thames

PostcodeKT2 6LN

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Getting there

The nearest station is Norbiton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Willoughby Arms is in Kingston upon Thames — use KT2 6LN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Epsom this week.

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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

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The Epsom League

The Willoughby Arms is #17 of 18 Epsom venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Willoughby Arms. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Willoughby Arms. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

What equipment does The Willoughby Arms provide?

The Willoughby Arms has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Epsom venue directory.

What genres does The Willoughby Arms book?

The Willoughby Arms books Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Willoughby Arms?

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What is the capacity of The Willoughby Arms?

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Does The Willoughby Arms have open mic nights?

Yes — The Willoughby Arms hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Willoughby Arms?

47 Willoughby Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6LN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Epsom venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Willoughby Arms?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Epsom vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

What's the nearest station to The Willoughby Arms?

The nearest station is Norbiton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is KT2 6LN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Willoughby Arms?

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More live music venues: Whelan's, The King's Arms, The Poyntz Arms and 9 more - size, kit and live nights where listed.

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The Willoughby Arms

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find The Willoughby Arms

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About The Willoughby Arms

08 — What's on

09 — Epsom league

The Willoughby Arms

The Willoughby Arms — Quick Facts

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About The Willoughby Arms

Playing The Willoughby Arms: what to know

Find The Willoughby Arms

What's On at The Willoughby Arms

The Epsom League

Common Questions

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

Venues Near The Willoughby Arms

11 — Keep up with Epsom

One email a week. Gigs near you.

Keep up with Epsom

Help keep grassroots venues open in Kingston upon Thames

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