The Portsmouth Hoy sits right on Poole Quay overlooking the harbour, serving seafood dishes and pub classics. It is one of the quays established pubs and supports the local music scene with regular live acts alongside the Poole Plugged and Unplugged open mic, where performers get a free drink and a shot at a paid gig.
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The Portsmouth Hoy Open Mic
Poole Quay's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 31 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Dates varyHow the night runs
This night is irregular
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Portsmouth Hoy
Poole QuayGetting there
The Quay,
Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
The nearest station is Poole (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Poole Quay, PooleAbout the night
Poole Plugged and Unplugged is an open mic hosted by Rich and Rich, running on a Tuesday evening from 8pm. Performers can play acoustically or plug in and amplify, and everyone who performs gets a free drink plus a shot at a paid gig at the pub. It always falls on a Tuesday but the week of the month varies (sessions have run on both the first and the third Tuesday), so check the current date before travelling.
The Portsmouth Hoy sits right on Poole Quay overlooking the harbour, serving seafood dishes and pub classics. It is one of the quays established pubs and supports the local music scene with regular live acts alongside the Poole Plugged and Unplugged open mic, where performers get a free drink and a shot at a paid gig.
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Poole Quay · Dates vary
The Portsmouth Hoy Open Mic
Poole Quay's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 31 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Portsmouth Hoy Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Portsmouth Hoy Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Portsmouth Hoy in Poole, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 31 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 22:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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Starts20:00until 22:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Poole Plugged and Unplugged is an open mic hosted by Rich and Rich, running on a Tuesday evening from 8pm. Performers can play acoustically or plug in and amplify, and everyone who performs gets a free drink plus a shot at a paid gig at the pub. It always falls on a Tuesday but the week of the month varies (sessions have run on both the first and the third Tuesday), so check the current date before travelling.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Portsmouth Hoy’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Dates vary
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ - the map is below.
Kit
The Portsmouth Hoy provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Portsmouth Hoy
The Quay, Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
AddressThe Quay
AreaPoole Quay, Poole
PostcodeBH15 1HJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Poole (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Portsmouth Hoy is in Poole Quay, Poole — use BH15 1HJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The Portsmouth Hoy provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Poole open mic nights for alternatives.
The Portsmouth Hoy provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Portsmouth Hoy's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Poole open mics.
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The Quay, Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ.
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The nearest station is Poole (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH15 1HJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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