The Fortescue is a CAMRA award-winning pub at 37 Mutley Plain (PL4 6JQ) in the Mutley district of Plymouth, well placed for bus routes and the railway station. It serves up to eight cask beers at a time, including a large range of local ales alongside national favourites, and is widely regarded as one of the best pubs in Mutley — if not the city. Downstairs it keeps a busy and frequent live-music diary: live music most weekends, open mic nights where you can bring your own instrument, plus poetry, DJ nights, folk sessions, quizzes and poker. A proper community-focused free house with a packed events calendar.
Plymouth · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Fortescue Open Mic
Plymouth open mic at The Fortescue — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | greeneking.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Fortescue
MutleyGetting there
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley,
Plymouth PL4 6JQ
Plymouth PL4 6JQ
The nearest station is Plymouth (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
Mutley, PlymouthAbout the night
The Fortescue is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Plymouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Fortescue is a CAMRA award-winning pub at 37 Mutley Plain (PL4 6JQ) in the Mutley district of Plymouth, well placed for bus routes and the railway station. It serves up to eight cask beers at a time, including a large range of local ales alongside national favourites, and is widely regarded as one of the best pubs in Mutley — if not the city. Downstairs it keeps a busy and frequent live-music diary: live music most weekends, open mic nights where you can bring your own instrument, plus poetry, DJ nights, folk sessions, quizzes and poker. A proper community-focused free house with a packed events calendar.
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Mutley · Every Wednesday
The Fortescue Open Mic
Plymouth open mic at The Fortescue — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 6 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Fortescue Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Fortescue Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Fortescue 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 6 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitegreeneking.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Fortescue is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Plymouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's 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 Fortescue’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Fortescue 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 Fortescue
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JQ
Address37 Mutley Plain, Mutley
AreaMutley, Plymouth
PostcodePL4 6JQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Fortescue in Mutley, Plymouth; PL4 6JQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Bar Rakuda, The Ford Inn, The Junction and The Bread and Roses Free House
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Fortescue provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Fortescue provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JQ.
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The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PL4 6JQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Fortescue
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