Topsham Brewery & Taproom occupies the historic Maclaines Warehouse on Haven Road in Exeter's Haven Banks quayside (EX2 8GR) — a working brewery and taproom with a dedicated first-floor events space above. The double-height entertainment hall has its own stage and roughly 160-capacity standing room, and in the evenings the place comes alive with live music and DJs, plus performances, workshops, dance classes and yoga. The booking is broad and grassroots-friendly, spanning rock, indie, acoustic, folk and electronic, with an in-house PA, drum kit and guitar amp available for visiting acts. The upstairs room is also offered for private hire. A genuinely versatile Exeter venue pairing fresh-brewed beer with a regular live programme.
Exeter · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
Topsham Brewery & Taproom Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Topsham Brewery & Taproom — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| 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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| Website | topshambrewery.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Maclaines Warehouse Haven RdGetting there
Topsham Brewery 1, Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd,
Exeter EX2 8GR
Exeter EX2 8GR
The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, ExeterAbout the night
Topsham Brewery's taproom at Maclaines Warehouse on Haven Road runs a friendly open mic on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, hosted by local acoustic-soul singer Emily Howard. Entrants are taken from 7.30pm with performances kicking off at 8pm — it gets busy, so turn up early to get a slot. A full PA and drum kit are supplied, there's a house guitar to borrow, and all abilities and genres are welcome.
Topsham Brewery & Taproom occupies the historic Maclaines Warehouse on Haven Road in Exeter's Haven Banks quayside (EX2 8GR) — a working brewery and taproom with a dedicated first-floor events space above. The double-height entertainment hall has its own stage and roughly 160-capacity standing room, and in the evenings the place comes alive with live music and DJs, plus performances, workshops, dance classes and yoga. The booking is broad and grassroots-friendly, spanning rock, indie, acoustic, folk and electronic, with an in-house PA, drum kit and guitar amp available for visiting acts. The upstairs room is also offered for private hire. A genuinely versatile Exeter venue pairing fresh-brewed beer with a regular live programme.
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Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd · Monthly on Wednesdays
Topsham Brewery & Taproom Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Topsham Brewery & Taproom — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
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- Apr 2026
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- 24 Sept
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Topsham Brewery & Taproom Open Mic — Quick Facts
Topsham Brewery & Taproom Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at Topsham Brewery & Taproom in Exeter, 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 24 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetopshambrewery.co.uk
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NightWednesdayMonthly on Wednesdays
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About This Open Mic
Topsham Brewery's taproom at Maclaines Warehouse on Haven Road runs a friendly open mic on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, hosted by local acoustic-soul singer Emily Howard. Entrants are taken from 7.30pm with performances kicking off at 8pm — it gets busy, so turn up early to get a slot. A full PA and drum kit are supplied, there's a house guitar to borrow, and all abilities and genres are welcome.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Topsham Brewery & Taproom’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Wednesdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter, EX2 8GR - the map is below.
Kit
Topsham Brewery & Taproom provides a PA system, a drum kit and a guitar amp — 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 Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Topsham Brewery 1, Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter EX2 8GR
AddressTopsham Brewery 1, Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd
AreaMaclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter
PostcodeEX2 8GR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Topsham Brewery & Taproom in Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter; EX2 8GR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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. Topsham Brewery & Taproom provides a PA system, a drum kit and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Topsham Brewery & Taproom provides a PA system, a drum kit and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Topsham Brewery 1, Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter EX2 8GR.
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The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EX2 8GR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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