The Steamboat Tavern is a historic, dog-friendly free house on New Cut West in Ipswich (Suffolk), well renowned for its live music and an ever-changing range of guest real ales. Sat on the quay overlooking the 'New Cut' of the River Orwell, it pairs a comfortable beer garden with a packed gig diary: Jazz on Sundays plus regular Folk, Blues and Punk sessions, and Suffolk songwriters showcased monthly. It has also hosted spoken-word and open-mic nights (poetry, rap, comedy, storytelling, originals and covers, free entry 7-10pm), making it one of Ipswich's most established grassroots music pubs. A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
Ipswich · Every Monday · No fee listed
Steamboat Tavern Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Steamboat Tavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| 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 | thesteamboattavern.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
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04 — Find Steamboat Tavern
IpswichGetting there
78-80 New Cut W,
Ipswich IP2 8HW
Ipswich IP2 8HW
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 15 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
The Steamboat Tavern is a waterfront freehouse with music woven through its history — the weekly Monday open mic sits alongside punk on Saturdays and jazz on Sundays. It's long been a favourite with gigging artists, hosting everything from folk and blues to rock and metal, and in summer the outdoor domed stage gets a turn too. Expect a friendly, dog-friendly, real-ale crowd. Find it at 78-80 New Cut West, IP2 8HW.
The Steamboat Tavern is a historic, dog-friendly free house on New Cut West in Ipswich (Suffolk), well renowned for its live music and an ever-changing range of guest real ales. Sat on the quay overlooking the 'New Cut' of the River Orwell, it pairs a comfortable beer garden with a packed gig diary: Jazz on Sundays plus regular Folk, Blues and Punk sessions, and Suffolk songwriters showcased monthly. It has also hosted spoken-word and open-mic nights (poetry, rap, comedy, storytelling, originals and covers, free entry 7-10pm), making it one of Ipswich's most established grassroots music pubs. A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
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Ipswich · Every Monday
Steamboat Tavern Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Steamboat Tavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
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- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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Steamboat Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Steamboat Tavern Open Mic runs on Mondays at Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich, 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 25 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitethesteamboattavern.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Steamboat Tavern is a waterfront freehouse with music woven through its history — the weekly Monday open mic sits alongside punk on Saturdays and jazz on Sundays. It's long been a favourite with gigging artists, hosting everything from folk and blues to rock and metal, and in summer the outdoor domed stage gets a turn too. Expect a friendly, dog-friendly, real-ale crowd. Find it at 78-80 New Cut West, IP2 8HW.
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 Steamboat Tavern’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 23m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
Steamboat Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Find Steamboat Tavern
78-80 New Cut W, Ipswich IP2 8HW
Address78-80 New Cut W
AreaIpswich
PostcodeIP2 8HW
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Getting there
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Steamboat Tavern is in Ipswich — use IP2 8HW 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
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
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Steamboat Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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78-80 New Cut W, Ipswich IP2 8HW.
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The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP2 8HW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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