The Ship Inn is a historic Greene King pub down a narrow passage between Exeter's High Street and Cathedral Green — one of the oldest pubs in the city, with a Sir Francis Drake association. It runs live entertainment on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and its open mic nights are well set up for performers, with a house PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon always available and a keyboard often (though not guaranteed) on hand. It serves four regular ales plus guests and a real cider, with good-value food all day, and is dog- and family-friendly with step-free access. The acoustic-friendly open-mic format suits singer-songwriters, acoustic and covers acts.
Exeter · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Ship Inn Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Ship Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | greeneking.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Sign up by phone
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:30 Last songs
04 — Find Ship Inn
ExeterGetting there
1-3 Martin's Ln,
Exeter EX1 1EY
Exeter EX1 1EY
The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 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
ExeterAbout the night
The Ship Inn down Martin's Lane — a historic pub tucked between the Cathedral and the High Street — runs a friendly weekly open mic every Wednesday from 8pm to 11:30pm. There's always a varied mix of artists and a warm welcome; PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon are always there, with a keyboard usually (but not guaranteed) available too. It's free, and you can pre-book a slot with Tony on 07730 039638 or just drop in early and take your chances.
The Ship Inn is a historic Greene King pub down a narrow passage between Exeter's High Street and Cathedral Green — one of the oldest pubs in the city, with a Sir Francis Drake association. It runs live entertainment on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and its open mic nights are well set up for performers, with a house PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon always available and a keyboard often (though not guaranteed) on hand. It serves four regular ales plus guests and a real cider, with good-value food all day, and is dog- and family-friendly with step-free access. The acoustic-friendly open-mic format suits singer-songwriters, acoustic and covers acts.
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Exeter · Every Wednesday
Ship Inn Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Ship Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 22 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ship Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ship Inn Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Ship Inn in Exeter, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 22 Aug 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Ship Inn’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:30. Sign-up is by phone, in advance, from 19:30. Each act gets about 10 minutes, so the night holds around 21 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upBy phone, in advance
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitegreeneking.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:30
Sign-up19:30By phone
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 21 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Ship Inn down Martin's Lane — a historic pub tucked between the Cathedral and the High Street — runs a friendly weekly open mic every Wednesday from 8pm to 11:30pm. There's always a varied mix of artists and a warm welcome; PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon are always there, with a keyboard usually (but not guaranteed) available too. It's free, and you can pre-book a slot with Tony on 07730 039638 or just drop in early and take your chances.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Ship Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Sign-up opens19:30By phone, in advance
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:30Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 21 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Ship Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00 with a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find Ship Inn
1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter EX1 1EY
Address1-3 Martin's Ln
AreaExeter
PostcodeEX1 1EY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Ship Inn is in Exeter — use EX1 1EY 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
The Ale House, New Fountain Inn, The Plough Inn and The Cavern
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. The open mic runs until about 23:30. Ship Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Exeter's Ship Inn open mic.
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Ship Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter EX1 1EY.
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The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EX1 1EY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Ship Inn open mic in brief. The Ship Inn open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Ship Inn’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Exeter are listed by day.
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