The New Fountain Inn is a newly restored free house at the heart of Whimple, in the East Devon countryside just outside Exeter. It's a proper village local — real fire, garden, traditional pub games, family-friendly — that pairs affordable food and drink with a steady run of live music. Bands play on selected Saturday nights (the line-up is posted on their events page and Facebook), and there's an open-mic night on the first Sunday of every month that's open to local players, alongside charity pub quizzes on Sundays. Open 11am to 11pm seven days a week, it's a welcoming, community-run spot for acoustic and covers acts on the Exeter fringe.
Exeter · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
New Fountain Inn Open Mic
Whimple's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| 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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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find New Fountain Inn
WhimpleGetting there
Whimple, Exeter
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
Whimple, ExeterAbout the night
The New Fountain Inn at Whimple (Church Rd, EX5 2TA), a village pub in the countryside just east of Exeter, hosts a friendly open mic on the first Sunday of every month. It's a relaxed, all-comers village session rather than a big-stage night, so expect acoustic sets and a warm local crowd. Worth confirming the start time directly with the pub before you head over, as that detail isn't published.
The rest of the month is busy too: live music on selected Saturday nights, cash bingo on the second Sunday (eyes down 7.30pm), a charity quiz night on the third Sunday, chef's specials every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a traditional roast every Sunday.
The New Fountain Inn is a newly restored free house at the heart of Whimple, in the East Devon countryside just outside Exeter. It's a proper village local — real fire, garden, traditional pub games, family-friendly — that pairs affordable food and drink with a steady run of live music. Bands play on selected Saturday nights (the line-up is posted on their events page and Facebook), and there's an open-mic night on the first Sunday of every month that's open to local players, alongside charity pub quizzes on Sundays. Open 11am to 11pm seven days a week, it's a welcoming, community-run spot for acoustic and covers acts on the Exeter fringe.
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Whimple · Every 1st Sunday of the month
New Fountain Inn Open Mic
Whimple's sunday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
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- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 16 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
New Fountain Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
New Fountain Inn Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at New Fountain Inn in Exeter, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 16 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 19:00Starts in 23d 11h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The New Fountain Inn at Whimple (Church Rd, EX5 2TA), a village pub in the countryside just east of Exeter, hosts a friendly open mic on the first Sunday of every month. It's a relaxed, all-comers village session rather than a big-stage night, so expect acoustic sets and a warm local crowd. Worth confirming the start time directly with the pub before you head over, as that detail isn't published.
The rest of the month is busy too: live music on selected Saturday nights, cash bingo on the second Sunday (eyes down 7.30pm), a charity quiz night on the third Sunday, chef's specials every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a traditional roast every Sunday.
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 New Fountain Inn’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 19:00Starts in 23d 11h 21m
Kick-off19:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Kit
New Fountain Inn 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 New Fountain Inn
Whimple, Exeter
AreaWhimple, Exeter
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Getting there
You'll find New Fountain Inn in Whimple, Exeter. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. New Fountain Inn 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 Exeter open mic nights for alternatives.
New Fountain Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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