Telegraph at the Early of Derby closed - open mic has moved

The Telegraph at the Earl of Derby pub in Dennett's Road SE14 is on the market for sale or rent after it was closed suddenly by its owners in August this year.  The pub has been through several changes of management over the last few years and its future now looks uncertain. 

The pub has had some popular nights including Phil Nice's pub quiz - now relocated to the Old Library Bar at the Music Room in New Cross Road - and Archie Shuttler's Open Mic night. The latter is being relaunched on 17th November 2022 at the Old Nun's Head.

 Here's a few moments from what turned out to be the last open mic at the Telegraph on 18 August 2022. Hopefully the pub will be revived and there will be more nights there in future.

Open Mic at Telegraph pub

 The open mic session at The Telegraph at Earl of Derby pub (Dennetts Road SE14) continues to go from strength to strength. It was a full house last week (21st October) with featured act Bolt the Door. They started out with 'Last night's fun' which as well as being a well known Irish Reel it also the name of one of the best books written about traditional Irish folk sessions (discussed here before). They also played a version of the North East song 'When the Boat Comes In'.

The Open Mic at the Telegraph is on every Thursday, if you want to sing/play turn up early and put your name down.

As for Bolt the Door, they've been booked to play in the pub in their own right, playing there on every second Saturday in the month from 6 pm - next one on 13th November.

Enter Selecta - 45 RPM night at Telegraph pub SE14

Tonight - and every second Wednesday - it's 45 RPM night at the Telegraph at the Earl of Derby, the pub at 87 Dennets Road SE14. The format is simple enough, bring along a few 7 inch singles - actual vinyl only - and take a turn. Decks will be set up in the back of the pub from around 8 pm. I even had a go myself last time.

my selection at 45 RPM night last time

The pub is under new local management, with a plentiful supply of food and beers (other drinks of course available!).