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.
Mutley · Every Wednesday · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance The Fortescue · Plymouth
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Fortescue Open Mic — Quick Facts
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.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Fortescue37 Mutley Plain, Mutley
Mutley
Plymouth PL4 6JQ
Mutley, Plymouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Fortescue
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Mutley, Plymouth
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Plymouth open mic directory
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Fortescue’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Fortescue
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JQ
Planning Your Wednesday 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.
Part of the Plymouth live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Plymouth's The Fortescue open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Plymouth open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Plymouth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JQ.
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