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Apple & Parrot

Q: What genres does Apple & Parrot book?

Apple & Parrot books Rock, Indie, Punk, Metal, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Venue at a glance Apple & Parrot · Torquay

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Capacity

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Live music

flexibleper week

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Backline

PA + micsgear

Rock

Books

originals+4 more

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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Apple & Parrot — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in Torquay

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The Details

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

Apple & Parrot 17 The Strand
Torquay
Torquay TQ1 2AA

Genres

Rock Indie Punk Metal Covers

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About Apple & Parrot

Apple & Parrot is a grassroots music venue in Torquay, Torquay. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Apple & Parrot books Rock, Indie, Punk, Metal, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Torquay venue directory.

The Apple & Parrot has been the home of live music in Torbay since 2010 — a friendly three-level pub just off Torquay harbour, opposite the clock tower, with a stage in the lower bar and a resident house parrot. It's Torquay's main full-time live music venue, running an in-house PA and a busy gig calendar of rock, indie, punk and touring bands (past acts include Black Foxxes, The Computers, Beans on Toast and Reigning Days), plus covers and Sky/TNT sports. Excellent ciders and a refreshed booking system make it a cornerstone of the local grassroots scene.

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17 The Strand, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 2AA

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What equipment does Apple & Parrot provide?

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Torquay venues by backline.

What genres does Apple & Parrot book?

Apple & Parrot books Rock, Indie, Punk, Metal, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Does Apple & Parrot have open mic nights?

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Where is Apple & Parrot?

17 The Strand, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 2AA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Torquay venues nearby.

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