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About The Hare at Blean
The Hare at Blean is a grassroots music venue in Blean, Canterbury. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Hare at Blean books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Canterbury venue directory.
The Hare at Blean is a country pub on Blean Hill, a couple of miles north-west of Canterbury on the road towards Whitstable. It trades on honest pub food, real ale and Sunday roasts, and was previously known as the Hare and Hounds. Live music is an occasional rather than nightly fixture, with a monthly open mic hosted by CJ. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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Nights The Hare at Blean usually has live music — typical start 19:30
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4 Blean Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9EF
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Canterbury venue directory.
The Hare at Blean books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Hare at Blean hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Canterbury Open Mic Finder.
4 Blean Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9EF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Canterbury venues nearby.
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