The Treasury is an independently owned café-bar and restaurant on Catherine Street in Plymouth city centre (PL1 2AD), open since 2003 and set in a striking former 19th-century city treasury building — the original walk-in strong room still survives beneath high, ornate ceilings. The standing capacity is around 100. The venue runs an eclectic entertainment mix, with acoustic live music on Fridays and DJ nights on Saturdays, plus a hireable function room and full-building hire for events. Super-premium cocktails, craft beers and continental lagers sit alongside a modern, seasonal food menu. A house PA, guitar amp and piano are provided, and both originals and covers are welcome.
Plymouth · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Treasury Open Mic
Plymouth's Thursday-night free open mic at 12 Catherine Street, PL1 2AD — Old Treasury building, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thetreasurybar.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Treasury
City CentreGetting there
12 Catherine Street,
City Centre, Plymouth PL1 2AD
City Centre, Plymouth PL1 2AD
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
4 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, PlymouthAbout the night
The Treasury is a converted bank building in Plymouth city centre. Thursday open mic — jazz-leaning, songwriter friendly.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
12 Catherine Street, PL1 2AD. 8 minutes from Plymouth Rail.
The venue
High-ceiling Victorian bank room. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
The Treasury is an independently owned café-bar and restaurant on Catherine Street in Plymouth city centre (PL1 2AD), open since 2003 and set in a striking former 19th-century city treasury building — the original walk-in strong room still survives beneath high, ornate ceilings. The standing capacity is around 100. The venue runs an eclectic entertainment mix, with acoustic live music on Fridays and DJ nights on Saturdays, plus a hireable function room and full-building hire for events. Super-premium cocktails, craft beers and continental lagers sit alongside a modern, seasonal food menu. A house PA, guitar amp and piano are provided, and both originals and covers are welcome.
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City Centre · Every Thursday
The Treasury Open Mic
Plymouth's Thursday-night free open mic at 12 Catherine Street, PL1 2AD — Old Treasury building, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.
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- Apr 2026
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- 24 Sept
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- No fee
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The Treasury Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Treasury Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Treasury 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 24 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 13m
Age18+
Capacityc. 100 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitethetreasurybar.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Treasury is a converted bank building in Plymouth city centre. Thursday open mic — jazz-leaning, songwriter friendly.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
12 Catherine Street, PL1 2AD. 8 minutes from Plymouth Rail.
The venue
High-ceiling Victorian bank room. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Treasury’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 13m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Treasury provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and keys; bring your own drum kit and bass amp; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Treasury
12 Catherine Street, City Centre, Plymouth PL1 2AD
Address12 Catherine Street
AreaCity Centre, Plymouth
PostcodePL1 2AD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Treasury in City Centre, Plymouth; PL1 2AD 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 Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Treasury provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and keys; bring your own drum kit and bass amp; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Treasury provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and keys; bring your own drum kit and bass amp; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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12 Catherine Street, City Centre, Plymouth PL1 2AD.
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The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PL1 2AD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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