The Cove House Inn is a historic seafront pub in the village of Chiswell on the Isle of Portland, sitting right on the esplanade at the southern end of Chesil Beach. It is one of the best known pubs in the area for its view, with terraced outdoor seating looking out over the pebble bank and Lyme Bay. Inside it is a traditional two room pub with an open fire, real ales from local breweries and a kitchen strong on locally landed seafood. It is popular with divers, sailors and walkers, and the weekly Thursday folk night is a long standing fixture in the Weymouth and Portland acoustic scene.
Portland · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Cove House Inn Open Mic
Portland's weekly Thursday folk session at The Cove House Inn, DT5 1AW.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecovehouseinn.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Cove House Inn
ChiswellGetting there
91 Chiswell,
Portland DT5 1AW
Portland DT5 1AW
The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Chiswell, PortlandAbout the night
The Cove House Inn runs a folk night every Thursday evening from 7.30pm in its bar overlooking Chesil Beach. It is an open, participatory session rather than a booked act, built mainly around traditional tunes with singers welcome to join in. The session has been running at the pub for well over a decade and anyone bringing an instrument can sit in. Just turn up on the night with whatever you play.
The Cove House Inn is a historic seafront pub in the village of Chiswell on the Isle of Portland, sitting right on the esplanade at the southern end of Chesil Beach. It is one of the best known pubs in the area for its view, with terraced outdoor seating looking out over the pebble bank and Lyme Bay. Inside it is a traditional two room pub with an open fire, real ales from local breweries and a kitchen strong on locally landed seafood. It is popular with divers, sailors and walkers, and the weekly Thursday folk night is a long standing fixture in the Weymouth and Portland acoustic scene.
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Chiswell · Every Thursday
The Cove House Inn Open Mic
Portland's weekly Thursday folk session at The Cove House Inn, DT5 1AW.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cove House Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cove House Inn Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Cove House Inn in Portland, starting at 19:30. Portland's weekly Thursday folk session at The Cove House Inn, DT5 1AW. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 48m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethecovehouseinn.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:30start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Cove House Inn runs a folk night every Thursday evening from 7.30pm in its bar overlooking Chesil Beach. It is an open, participatory session rather than a booked act, built mainly around traditional tunes with singers welcome to join in. The session has been running at the pub for well over a decade and anyone bringing an instrument can sit in. Just turn up on the night with whatever you play.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Cove House Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 48m
Kick-off19:30Every Thursday
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
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Find The Cove House Inn
91 Chiswell, Portland DT5 1AW
Address91 Chiswell
AreaChiswell, Portland
PostcodeDT5 1AW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Cove House Inn is in Chiswell, Portland — use DT5 1AW 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 Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DT5 1AW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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