The Thistle Park Tavern is a much-loved free house tucked just off Plymouth's Barbican on Commercial Road (PL4 0LE), reached across the swing-bridge close to the National Marine Aquarium. It's one of the best-rated live music pubs in the city, with bands on every Friday and Saturday evening running late — the bar stays open until 03:00 at weekends — and a roster that leans hard into ska, rock, punk and beyond. Alongside the gigs it pours a regularly changing guest ale (Adnams Ghost Ship, Bath Ales Gem or something from local brewery Summerskills) plus a rotating real cider. Well-defined spaces let you get right up close to the stage or retreat somewhere quieter, and the in-house PA supports both touring originals and covers acts. A genuine grassroots fixture of Plymouth's gig scene, open seven days (Mon–Thu and Sun to midnight, Fri/Sat to 3am).
Thistle Park Tavern Open Mic
Plymouth open mic at Thistle Park Tavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Thistle Park Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Plymouth open mic at Thistle Park Tavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Thistle Park Tavern32 Commercial Rd
Plymouth PL4 0LE
Plymouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
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About Thistle Park Tavern
About This Open Mic
The Night
Thistle Park Tavern 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
32 Commercial Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LE.
Photos
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Thistle Park Tavern’s Wednesday night runs.
Find Thistle Park Tavern
32 Commercial Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LE
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.
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