The Mermaid is an elegant, subtly glamorous bar at 11b Gandy Street, Exeter (EX4 3LS, Devon), tucked among the independent shops and bars of Gandy Street. It hosts an open mic every Wednesday and a much-loved monthly jazz session in its intimate basement bar, led by saxophonist/flautist Pete Canter and the house band with invited guests — singers, trumpet players and guitarists. Doors for the jazz nights open at 7.30pm (£10 advance / £15 on the door, cash only). A welcoming grassroots room for Exeter's acoustic and jazz players.
Exeter · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Mermaid Open Mic
Exeter open mic at The Mermaid — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Mermaid
ExeterGetting there
11b Gandy St,
Exeter EX4 3LS
Exeter EX4 3LS
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 Mermaid is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Exeter. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
11b Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Mermaid is an elegant, subtly glamorous bar at 11b Gandy Street, Exeter (EX4 3LS, Devon), tucked among the independent shops and bars of Gandy Street. It hosts an open mic every Wednesday and a much-loved monthly jazz session in its intimate basement bar, led by saxophonist/flautist Pete Canter and the house band with invited guests — singers, trumpet players and guitarists. Doors for the jazz nights open at 7.30pm (£10 advance / £15 on the door, cash only). A welcoming grassroots room for Exeter's acoustic and jazz players.
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Exeter · Every Wednesday
The Mermaid Open Mic
Exeter open mic at The Mermaid — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Mermaid Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Mermaid Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Mermaid in Exeter, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 19:30. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 53m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Mermaid is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Exeter. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
11b Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS.
Photos
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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 Mermaid’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 53m
Kick-off19:30Every Wednesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Mermaid 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 Mermaid
11b Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS
Address11b Gandy St
AreaExeter
PostcodeEX4 3LS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Mermaid is in Exeter — use EX4 3LS 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
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Mermaid provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Mermaid provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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11b Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS.
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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 EX4 3LS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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All ›More rooms near The Mermaid: Coolings Gandy Street, Court Farm Inn, Exeter Phoenix, Henry's Bar, Ludo Exeter, Old Fire House, Ship Inn, St James Park, Stage Left, The Ale House and The Bootlegger.
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