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The Haywain

Friendly Chelston community local with live music, open mic and karaoke

Venue at a glance The Haywain · Torquay
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Covers
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Haywain — Quick Facts

Friendly Chelston community local with live music, open mic and karaoke

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Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Haywain 47 Sherwell Valley Road
Chelston
Torquay TQ2 6EL

Genres

Covers Acoustic

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Vocal mics
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About The Haywain

The Haywain is a grassroots music venue in Chelston, Torquay. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Haywain books Covers, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Torquay venue directory.

The Haywain is a friendly community local in the Chelston area of Torquay, the kind of family-run pub where the entertainment calendar is part of the furniture. Alongside quiz nights and family events, it puts on regular live music, an open mic night and karaoke on Fridays, giving local performers a relaxed, welcoming stage. It's very much a neighbourhood venue rather than a touring stop, with a pub garden and traditional games rounding out the offer.

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47 Sherwell Valley Road, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6EL

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Torquay venue directory.
The Haywain books Covers, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Haywain hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Torquay Open Mic Finder.
47 Sherwell Valley Road, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6EL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Torquay venues nearby.
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