The Kettle 'n' Wink is the live music bar of the Western Hotel in St Ives, with a near-nightly programme of acoustic jams, open mics, global music and Sunday sessions.
St Ives · Every Friday · No fee listed
The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink) Open Mic
Town Centre's friday open mic.
Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Friday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every FridayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink)
Town CentreGetting there
Gabriel Street,
Town Centre, St Ives TR26 2LU
Town Centre, St Ives TR26 2LU
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
Town Centre, St IvesAbout the night
Songwriters Open Mic Fridays in the Kettle 'n' Wink bar, hosted by Joe Duke, 8:30pm to 11:30pm, focused on original music. The venue also runs a Tuesday acoustic jam (hosted by Martin Sadler, from 2025) and a monthly Saturday Kettle Jam (listed for 25 July on its upcoming events page).
The Kettle 'n' Wink is the live music bar of the Western Hotel in St Ives, with a near-nightly programme of acoustic jams, open mics, global music and Sunday sessions.
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Town Centre · Every Friday
The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink) Open Mic
Town Centre's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink) · St Ives
Friday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
29 Sept
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No fee
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Last updated: 29 September 2026
The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink) Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightFridayEvery FridayNext: Fri 23 Oct
Starts20:30start time
Music starts around 20:30.
Next nightFri 23 Oct · 20:30Starts in 5h 47m 05s
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Songwriters Open Mic Fridays in the Kettle 'n' Wink bar, hosted by Joe Duke, 8:30pm to 11:30pm, focused on original music. The venue also runs a Tuesday acoustic jam (hosted by Martin Sadler, from 2025) and a monthly Saturday Kettle Jam (listed for 25 July on its upcoming events page).
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink)’s Friday night runs.
20:30
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink)
Gabriel Street, Town Centre, St Ives TR26 2LU
You'll find The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink) in Town Centre, St Ives; TR26 2LU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
AddressGabriel Street
AreaTown Centre, St Ives
PostcodeTR26 2LU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
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