A well loved town centre pub on West Street in Bridport with a strong live music habit. It runs regular gigs, a weekly quiz and monthly cheese tastings alongside its monthly open mic. Bridport's arts and folk scene means the open mic draws musicians, poets and storytellers from across West Dorset.
Bridport · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
The Ropemakers Open Mic
An open mic on the first Wednesday at 8pm at The Ropemakers, Bridport.
Next night: Wed 2 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 1st Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians · Spoken word artists |
| Website | theropemakers.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Ropemakers
West StreetGetting there
36 West Street,
Bridport DT6 3QP
Bridport DT6 3QP
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
West Street, BridportAbout the night
Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of the month from 8pm, hosted by Chris Deacon. All musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers welcome. Dates listed through to June 2027, next 7 Oct 2026. Rock Regeneration also lists it as a Wednesday 8pm night.
A well loved town centre pub on West Street in Bridport with a strong live music habit. It runs regular gigs, a weekly quiz and monthly cheese tastings alongside its monthly open mic. Bridport's arts and folk scene means the open mic draws musicians, poets and storytellers from across West Dorset.
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West Street · Every 1st Wednesday of the month
The Ropemakers Open Mic
An open mic on the first Wednesday at 8pm at The Ropemakers, Bridport.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Ropemakers Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Ropemakers Open Mic runs on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Ropemakers in Bridport, starting at 20:00. An open mic on the first Wednesday at 8pm at The Ropemakers, Bridport. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Ropemakers’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 19m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheropemakers.com
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NightWednesdayEvery 1st Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 2 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of the month from 8pm, hosted by Chris Deacon. All musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers welcome. Dates listed through to June 2027, next 7 Oct 2026. Rock Regeneration also lists it as a Wednesday 8pm night.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Ropemakers’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 19m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 2 Dec · Wed 6 Jan · Wed 3 Feb
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Ropemakers
36 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP
Address36 West Street
AreaWest Street, Bridport
PostcodeDT6 3QP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Ropemakers in West Street, Bridport; DT6 3QP is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Bridport's The Ropemakers open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bridport open mic nights for alternatives.
The Ropemakers has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Ropemakers's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bridport open mics.
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36 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP.
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The Ropemakers open mic in brief. The Ropemakers open mic runs every 1st Wednesday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? The Ropemakers’ venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Bridport are listed by day.
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