Isaacs on the Quay is a sprawling waterfront pub-and-events complex at 7 Wherry Quay on the Ipswich marina (IP4 1AS), with four bars, a large courtyard and a garden. It's a popular weekend destination on the quayside and a reliable stop for local cover bands and solo artists: live music runs every Sunday at 3pm — in the courtyard through summer (weather permitting) and in the Merchant Bar the rest of the year — with a live DJ taking requests every Saturday night until 1am. The bills lean towards soul, blues and rock 'n' roll covers (acts like Blues Brother Soul Sister and The Austin Beats have played here). A scenic, accessible riverside venue for covers acts and solo performers.
Ipswich · Monthly on Thursdays · No fee listed
Isaacs On The Quay Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Isaacs On The Quay — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Monthly on Thursdays |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | isaaclord.org |
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03 — The night
Monthly on ThursdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Thursdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
21:30 Last songs
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Isaacs On The Quay
IpswichGetting there
7 Wherry Quay,
Ipswich IP4 1AS
Ipswich IP4 1AS
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 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
IpswichAbout the night
Isaacs on the Quay sits in a characterful timber-framed building on Ipswich's historic Waterfront, and its open mic runs once a month on a Thursday, starting from 7:30pm. The venue's own listings run the night on the last Thursday of most months (26 March, 28 May, 25 June, 23 July, 27 August, 24 September), with the occasional mid-month exception, so check the What's On page before you set off rather than assuming a fixed week.
Who can play
"Musicians, poets and performers of all kinds are welcome to take the stage" — bring your instrument, your voice, or just your friends. It's a relaxed, supportive room that genuinely welcomes everyone, from nervous first-timers to seasoned regulars.
Getting there
7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS, on the Wet Dock waterfront.
Isaacs on the Quay is a sprawling waterfront pub-and-events complex at 7 Wherry Quay on the Ipswich marina (IP4 1AS), with four bars, a large courtyard and a garden. It's a popular weekend destination on the quayside and a reliable stop for local cover bands and solo artists: live music runs every Sunday at 3pm — in the courtyard through summer (weather permitting) and in the Merchant Bar the rest of the year — with a live DJ taking requests every Saturday night until 1am. The bills lean towards soul, blues and rock 'n' roll covers (acts like Blues Brother Soul Sister and The Austin Beats have played here). A scenic, accessible riverside venue for covers acts and solo performers.
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Ipswich · Monthly on Thursdays
Isaacs On The Quay Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Isaacs On The Quay — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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Isaacs On The Quay Open Mic — Quick Facts
Isaacs On The Quay Open Mic runs on Thursdays (monthly) at Isaacs On The Quay in Ipswich, 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 13 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 21:30. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteisaaclord.org
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NightThursdayMonthly on Thursdays
Starts19:30until 21:30
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Isaacs on the Quay sits in a characterful timber-framed building on Ipswich's historic Waterfront, and its open mic runs once a month on a Thursday, starting from 7:30pm. The venue's own listings run the night on the last Thursday of most months (26 March, 28 May, 25 June, 23 July, 27 August, 24 September), with the occasional mid-month exception, so check the What's On page before you set off rather than assuming a fixed week.
Who can play
"Musicians, poets and performers of all kinds are welcome to take the stage" — bring your instrument, your voice, or just your friends. It's a relaxed, supportive room that genuinely welcomes everyone, from nervous first-timers to seasoned regulars.
Getting there
7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS, on the Wet Dock waterfront.
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 Isaacs On The Quay’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Monthly on Thursdays
Music ends21:30Last act finishes
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Thursdays
Getting there
Ipswich, IP4 1AS - the map is below.
Kit
Isaacs On The Quay provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Isaacs On The Quay
7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS
Address7 Wherry Quay
AreaIpswich
PostcodeIP4 1AS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Isaacs On The Quay in Ipswich; IP4 1AS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 21:30. Isaacs On The Quay provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Isaacs On The Quay provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS.
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The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP4 1AS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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