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2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Cavendish Arms
The Cavendish Arms is a grassroots music venue in Stockwell, London with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Cavendish Arms books Folk, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Cavendish Arms — affectionately "The Cav" — is a much-loved arts pub tucked away on a quiet residential street at 128 Hartington Road, Stockwell (SW8 2HJ), about five minutes' walk from Stockwell tube. It strives to bring live entertainment seven days a week, specialising in live music, comedy and cabaret, with an intimate back room built for up-close gigs (roughly 80 standing). It's a fixture of the London open-mic circuit: the free Comedy Virgins night runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and the occasional Thursday (bar from 5pm, comedy from 8pm), and the venue's folk and singer-songwriter listings make it a genuine grassroots music space welcoming both originals and covers. PA and a guitar amp are provided.
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128 Hartington Road, Stockwell, London, SW8 2HJ
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The Cavendish Arms books Folk, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Cavendish Arms has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Cavendish Arms hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
128 Hartington Road, Stockwell, London, SW8 2HJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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