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Royal Norfolk Hotel

Gee's Bar — open mic and live bands at the Royal Norfolk, Sandgate

Venue at a glance Royal Norfolk Hotel · Folkestone

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standinggrassroots

2 nights

Live music

Wed · Satper week

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doorsnightly

BYO

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bring owngear

Mixed

Books

originalslive acts

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Gee's Bar — open mic and live bands at the Royal Norfolk, Sandgate

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Capacity–

Live nightsWed, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitetheroyalnorfolk.co.uk

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Royal Norfolk Hotel 7 Sandgate High Street
Sandgate
Folkestone CT20 3BD

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About Royal Norfolk Hotel

Royal Norfolk Hotel is a grassroots music venue in Sandgate, Folkestone. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

This listing is part of the Folkestone venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Royal Norfolk Hotel sits on Sandgate High Street in Folkestone, and its Gee's Bar is a reliable spot on the local live-music circuit. There's an open mic on the third Wednesday of the month — Jack and Will's Open Mic also runs here, welcoming talent from across the area — plus live bands every weekend and regular solo and duo performers. A proper seafront-town pub backing grassroots music.

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7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BD

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

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Does Royal Norfolk Hotel have open mic nights?

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Where is Royal Norfolk Hotel?

7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Folkestone venues nearby.

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