The Central Bar is a lively town-centre bar at 18 St Mary's Street, Truro (TR1 2AF), occupying the former premises of the Royal British Legion club and opened to the public in summer 2018. Locals describe it as a 'proper boozer' with a great atmosphere. Its large bar room is mainly given over to music and partying — weekends bring a lively party vibe with DJ sets and karaoke (every Sunday), while Tuesday open-mic nights encourage local talent to take the stage. Darts, pool and a big-screen for sport round out the offer. A solid in-house PA and full backline support the open-mic sessions, welcoming both covers and originals.
Truro · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Central Bar Open Mic
Truro open mic at The Central Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 80 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Central Bar
City CentreGetting there
18 St Mary's St,
City Centre, Truro TR1 2AF
City Centre, Truro TR1 2AF
The nearest station is Truro (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
City Centre, TruroAbout the night
Central Bar is a proper Truro boozer on Boscawen Street with a great atmosphere and a strong live-music streak. Matt's Open Mic runs here every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11pm, and it's set up for the lot — solos, bands and any ability welcome, with a full band rig including an Alesis electric kit, amp sims, multiple mics and backing-track support. It's a friendly, well-equipped night where you can turn up as a soloist or bring the whole band. The bar also runs karaoke on Sundays and DJs at weekends. Find it at Boscawen Street, Truro TR1 2QQ.
The Central Bar is a lively town-centre bar at 18 St Mary's Street, Truro (TR1 2AF), occupying the former premises of the Royal British Legion club and opened to the public in summer 2018. Locals describe it as a 'proper boozer' with a great atmosphere. Its large bar room is mainly given over to music and partying — weekends bring a lively party vibe with DJ sets and karaoke (every Sunday), while Tuesday open-mic nights encourage local talent to take the stage. Darts, pool and a big-screen for sport round out the offer. A solid in-house PA and full backline support the open-mic sessions, welcoming both covers and originals.
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City Centre · Every Tuesday
The Central Bar Open Mic
Truro open mic at The Central Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 1 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Central Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Central Bar Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Central Bar in Truro, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 1 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 20:30, finishing about 23:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 51m
Age18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Central Bar is a proper Truro boozer on Boscawen Street with a great atmosphere and a strong live-music streak. Matt's Open Mic runs here every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11pm, and it's set up for the lot — solos, bands and any ability welcome, with a full band rig including an Alesis electric kit, amp sims, multiple mics and backing-track support. It's a friendly, well-equipped night where you can turn up as a soloist or bring the whole band. The bar also runs karaoke on Sundays and DJs at weekends. Find it at Boscawen Street, Truro TR1 2QQ.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Central Bar’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 51m
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Central Bar provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Central Bar
18 St Mary's St, City Centre, Truro TR1 2AF
Address18 St Mary's St
AreaCity Centre, Truro
PostcodeTR1 2AF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Truro (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Central Bar is in City Centre, Truro — use TR1 2AF 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
The Working Boat, Whiskers, Union Hotel and The Cornish Bank
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
18 St Mary's St, City Centre, Truro TR1 2AF.
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The nearest station is Truro (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TR1 2AF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Central Bar
All ›More rooms near The Central Bar: Project 83, The Acorn Penzance, The Betjeman Centre, Wadebridge, The Chainlocker, The Cornish Bank, The Fish Factory, The Front, The Moth & The Moon, The Old Ale House, The Western Hotel (Kettle 'n' Wink) and The Working Boat.
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