The Cavern Pub is the third venue in the world-famous Cavern family, sitting directly opposite the Cavern Club on Liverpool's iconic Mathew Street (5 Mathew Street, L2 6RE). Open seven days a week from 11am with free admission, it's a must-visit on any tour of the city's live scene. Every evening it comes alive with free live performances from some of the best musicians in Liverpool — covering everything from The Beatles to Oasis, Led Zeppelin to Stevie Wonder. Mondays bring the Ian Prowse Monday Club, a weekly open-mic night for original artists hosted by Ian Prowse at 8pm; live music also runs Thursday/Friday evenings and Saturday/Sunday afternoons. The walls are lined with Cavern Club and rock memorabilia, and an in-house PA supports both originals (Monday) and the venue's covers-led nightly sets.
The Cavern Pub Open Mic
Liverpool open mic at The Cavern Pub — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Cavern Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
Liverpool open mic at The Cavern Pub — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Cavern Pub5 Mathew St
Liverpool L2 6RE
Liverpool — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
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About The Cavern Pub
About This Open Mic
The Night
Directly opposite the world-famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street, The Cavern Pub hosts the Monday Club every Monday at 8pm — an originals-only open mic hosted by local musician Ian Prowse, where covers are firmly not allowed. It's a platform for songwriters, poets, playwrights, comedians and other creatives to air their own work, and admission is always free. A genuinely special spot in the heart of Liverpool's live-music quarter. Find it at 5 Mathew Street, L2 6RE.
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The Night at a Glance
How The Cavern Pub’s Monday night runs.
Find The Cavern Pub
5 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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