The Ford Inn is a traditional corner pub on Alexandra Road in the Ford/Keyham dockyard suburb of Plymouth, a short walk from Keyham Park and serving its community for over a century. It's a friendly local with a wide beer selection, food, free Wi-Fi, a large beer garden and a dog-friendly welcome. Live music plays on Saturday evenings, with a popular open-mic night every Tuesday, giving Plymouth's grassroots performers a regular stage.
Plymouth · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Ford Inn Open Mic
Plymouth's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Ford Inn
PlymouthGetting there
Plymouth
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
PlymouthAbout the night
The Ford Inn is a traditional, music-loving local at 155 Alexandra Road in Ford, Plymouth (PL2 1JY), close to Keyham — the first pub in Plymouth to be rebuilt after being destroyed in the 1941 Blitz. It has been known for a popular Tuesday open mic with a genuinely supportive crowd — both staff and regulars get behind the performers — and it puts on live entertainment at weekends, with live music on Saturday evenings. The only open-mic report we can find is a customer review from around 2024, though, and the pub's current listings mention just the weekend music — so check with the pub before turning up on a Tuesday. Families are welcome until 7:30pm.
The Ford Inn is a traditional corner pub on Alexandra Road in the Ford/Keyham dockyard suburb of Plymouth, a short walk from Keyham Park and serving its community for over a century. It's a friendly local with a wide beer selection, food, free Wi-Fi, a large beer garden and a dog-friendly welcome. Live music plays on Saturday evenings, with a popular open-mic night every Tuesday, giving Plymouth's grassroots performers a regular stage.
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Plymouth · Every Tuesday
The Ford Inn Open Mic
Plymouth's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 19 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Ford Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Ford Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Ford Inn in Plymouth, 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 19 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Ford Inn is a traditional, music-loving local at 155 Alexandra Road in Ford, Plymouth (PL2 1JY), close to Keyham — the first pub in Plymouth to be rebuilt after being destroyed in the 1941 Blitz. It has been known for a popular Tuesday open mic with a genuinely supportive crowd — both staff and regulars get behind the performers — and it puts on live entertainment at weekends, with live music on Saturday evenings. The only open-mic report we can find is a customer review from around 2024, though, and the pub's current listings mention just the weekend music — so check with the pub before turning up on a Tuesday. Families are welcome until 7:30pm.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Ford Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Ford Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Ford Inn
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AreaPlymouth
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Getting there
The Ford Inn is in Plymouth. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Ford Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Plymouth open mic nights for alternatives.
The Ford Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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10 — Venues near The Ford Inn
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