The Cider Press is a friendly one-bar pub in the heart of Torquay, and a real cider stronghold flagged by CAMRA as one of the few outlets in town serving real cider. It keeps live music going through the week, with an open mic every Tuesday and live bands and acts every Sunday. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot that's happy to give local performers a stage.
Torquay · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Cider Press Open Mic
5-6 Braddons Hill Road West's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Cider Press
5-6 Braddons Hill Road WestGetting there
5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, TorquayAbout the night
The Cider Press is a lively town-centre pub on Braddons Hill Road West in Torquay, mixing a big drinks range and major sport on multiple screens with regular live music. Tuesdays are open mic night, with further live music every Sunday. Free to attend, all ages welcome.
The Cider Press is a friendly one-bar pub in the heart of Torquay, and a real cider stronghold flagged by CAMRA as one of the few outlets in town serving real cider. It keeps live music going through the week, with an open mic every Tuesday and live bands and acts every Sunday. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot that's happy to give local performers a stage.
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5-6 Braddons Hill Road West · Every Tuesday
The Cider Press Open Mic
5-6 Braddons Hill Road West's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 10 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cider Press Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cider Press Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Cider Press in Torquay, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 21:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 23m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
The Cider Press is a lively town-centre pub on Braddons Hill Road West in Torquay, mixing a big drinks range and major sport on multiple screens with regular live music. Tuesdays are open mic night, with further live music every Sunday. Free to attend, all ages welcome.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Cider Press’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 23m
Kick-off21:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
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Find The Cider Press
5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay
Area5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay
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Getting there
You'll find The Cider Press in 5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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