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27/10/2026

You know we love poetry here at the Betsey. And you know we love Scottish indie music, too. So naturally, we’re doubly excited to present an evening of Scottish poetry extravaganza! ✨

Hosted by Tapsalteerie in our upstairs function room, join us this Wednesday for an evening of award-winning poetry featuring Sarah Stewart, Taylor Strickland, Jim Carruth and Stewart Sanderson. 📖

🕖 Doors open: 7pm
🎟️ Entry: Free, but please reserve your ticket via Eventbrite .

Come along celebrate Scotland’s brilliant poetry scene with us!

For more info, visit Tapsalteerie

23/10/2026

Tomorrow! 👇👇👇

Good news, London!

Brontës and bogle have added a matinee show at The Betsy Trotwood!

The Betsy Trotwood, London
Friday 24th October
2-5pm

Come join us for an afternoon of live music. We’d love to see you there! Ticket link in comments!

21/10/2026

The Betsey goes electro…but it’s for charity, you know!

The team at Logic Planning are hosting a special fundraising event for Music of Life - a national charity that empowers disabled children and young people through high-quality music-making. DJs SWTR, Greg D., Lorenzo and Pietro Di will Be spinning the finest house, funk and techno in our upstairs function room. 100% of the proceeds are going to Music Of Life.

Doors are at 6pm. £12. Last tickets via the link in bio.

See you tonight!

20/10/2026

Hey folks! If you’re thinking of coming along to see Stephen McCarthy & Greg Sowders (from The Long Ryders) on Thursday, please bear in mind that this is an intimate, limited-capacity show.

Tickets will be sold on a strict first-come, first-served basis, and we can’t guarantee entry. Tickets will be available on the door from 7pm. £20. Cash and card accepted.

Hope to see you there!

16/10/2026

We’re excited to announce that Stephen McCarthy and Greg Sowders of original Paisley Underground rockers The Long Ryders will be stopping by the Betsey for a one-night-only performance!

There’ll also be a special guest appearance from a member of The Unclaimed.

🚪 Doors open at 7pm
🎟️ £20 on the door

No advance tickets — just come on down! Don’t miss it!

28/09/2026

The weather’s getting cooler and the harvest moon has been and gone — ‘tis the season for sausage and mash! 🍂

Hasten yourself down to the Betsey for our Toulouse sausage, served with creamy mashed potato, onion gravy and seasonal veg.

Best paired with a pint of real ale. Cheers! 🍻

17/09/2026

North-East London psych-folk ensemble Trimdon Grange Explosion return to the Betsey on 9th October 2026. Comprising Alison Cotton (viola/vocals), Ben Phillipson (guitar/vocals), Mark Nicholas (bass) and Karl Sabino (drums), the quartet formed in the aftermath of the split of acclaimed folk-rock outfit The Eighteenth Day of May , of whom all four were members. Their sound is a fusion of Velvet Underground-esque psychedelia and their own English traditional music roots. Support comes from Shadows Of Stephen. 🌳

Tickets on sale now via WeGotTickets

16/09/2026

Robert Elms x The Betsey go east!

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chats Palace, we’re bringing The Robert Elms Show Live to east London’s beloved arts centre.

Robert Elms will be presenting a live version of his much-loved radio show, featuring live music and conversation with:

- Danny George Wilson (Grand Drive / Danny & The Champs)
- Russell Clarke (The Rock ’n’ Roll Routemaster)
- Tom Hunter (celebrated local photographer and Chats Palace veteran of over 40 years)
- and more special guests

It’s going to be a very special evening celebrating music, stories, people and the rich cultural history of east London.

Tickets go on sale Friday 18th September 2026 at 10am

Get yours via WeGotTickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/28160

The Robert Elms Show - Live
Sun Oct 25th
Doors 5pm
Show 6-9pm
finish 10pm
(bar from 4pm)

12/09/2026

Timings for the Departure Lounge gig at the Betsey this afternoon:

Doors 1.30pm
Andrew Rumsey 2.30pm
Departure Lounge 3.15pm

See you in a bit!

Address

56 Farringdon Road
London
EC1R3BL

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 12:30am
Friday	12pm - 1am
Saturday	5pm - 1am
Sunday	12am - 1am

Website

http://www.thebetsey.com/

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