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).
Plymouth · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Being verified |
No sign-up. We review corrections within 7 days.
Plymouth PL4 0LE
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
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
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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).
One tap. It tells the next act what to expect.
| 01 | Correct the day, time and sign-up |
| 02 | Edit your profile and photos |
| 03 | Receive artist enquiries |
| 04 | Update backline and capacity |
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.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 20 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- —
- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Thistle Park Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Thistle Park Tavern Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Thistle Park Tavern in Plymouth, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
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
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Thistle Park Tavern’s Wednesday night runs.
Every Wednesday
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Thistle Park Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Thistle Park Tavern
32 Commercial Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LE
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. Thistle Park Tavern is in Plymouth — use PL4 0LE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Thistle Park Tavern provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Thistle Park Tavern open mic in brief. The Thistle Park Tavern open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Thistle Park Tavern’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Plymouth are listed by day, for another night this week.
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More rooms near Thistle Park Tavern: The Bread and Roses Free House, Brass Monkey, Cafe Momus, Calstock Arts, Firebrand Brewing Co, Kitty O'Hanlons, Launceston Town Hall, Market Hall, Millbridge Inn, PAFC Fanzone, Homepark and Patchwork Studios & Garrison Gallery.
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