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.
West Street · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · Free
The Ropemakers Open Mic
An open mic on the first Wednesday at 8pm at The Ropemakers, Bridport.
Open mic at a glance The Ropemakers · Bridport
Wednesday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
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Free
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Ropemakers Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic on the first Wednesday at 8pm at The Ropemakers, Bridport.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Comedy · Spoken_word
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Ropemakers36 West Street
West Street
Bridport DT6 3QP
West Street, Bridport — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry, Comedy, Spoken_word welcome
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About The Ropemakers
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Wednesday of the month in West Street, Bridport
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Bridport open mic directory
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.
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 Ropemakers’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every 1st Wednesday of the month Free entry
Find The Ropemakers
36 West Street, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Bridport live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bridport open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bridport mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
36 West Street, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP.
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