The Ale House is a pleasant locals' pub a short walk from Taunton railway station on Station Road, pouring 3–5 cask ales drawn from a 60-strong SIBA catalogue alongside food, real cider and a rear garden. Live music is a fixture of the week here, with local artists playing every weekend and a Sunday open-mic night — and the music is always free. It's a relaxed, dog-friendly grassroots room with a big screen for sport, a covered smoking area and a car park, opening late (to midnight most nights and 1am Fridays and Saturdays). A genuine community ale house that gives Taunton's emerging acoustic and band acts a regular stage.
Taunton · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Ale House Open Mic
Taunton's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. 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 Sunday |
| 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
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Ale House
TauntonGetting there
Taunton
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
TauntonAbout the night
The Ale House at 78 Station Road, Taunton (TA1 1PD), a short walk from the station, is a proper real-ale locals' pub: originally the Royal Mail, then the Cricketers Arms, and named Somerset CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026. Five hand pumps usually pour at least three cask ales and a cider, drawn from a range of sixty local beers.
It has been listed as running a free Sunday open mic, but we couldn't confirm the night in 2026: the pub's live music is now advertised for Fridays and Saturdays, with quiz nights and other events posted on its Facebook page, so check there before you bring your instrument.
The Ale House is a pleasant locals' pub a short walk from Taunton railway station on Station Road, pouring 3–5 cask ales drawn from a 60-strong SIBA catalogue alongside food, real cider and a rear garden. Live music is a fixture of the week here, with local artists playing every weekend and a Sunday open-mic night — and the music is always free. It's a relaxed, dog-friendly grassroots room with a big screen for sport, a covered smoking area and a car park, opening late (to midnight most nights and 1am Fridays and Saturdays). A genuine community ale house that gives Taunton's emerging acoustic and band acts a regular stage.
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Taunton · Every Sunday
The Ale House Open Mic
Taunton'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
The Ale House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Ale House Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Ale House in Taunton, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 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 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Ale House at 78 Station Road, Taunton (TA1 1PD), a short walk from the station, is a proper real-ale locals' pub: originally the Royal Mail, then the Cricketers Arms, and named Somerset CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026. Five hand pumps usually pour at least three cask ales and a cider, drawn from a range of sixty local beers.
It has been listed as running a free Sunday open mic, but we couldn't confirm the night in 2026: the pub's live music is now advertised for Fridays and Saturdays, with quiz nights and other events posted on its Facebook page, so check there before you bring your instrument.
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 The Ale House’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 21m
Kick-off19:00Every Sunday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Ale House 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 Ale House
Taunton
AreaTaunton
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Getting there
The Ale House is in Taunton. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
New Fountain Inn, The Plough Inn, The Cavern and The Crown & Sceptre
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Ale House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Taunton's The Ale House open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Taunton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Ale House provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Ale House is in Taunton. Get directions, or see the other Exeter open mics.
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