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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Merchant's House
The Merchant's House is a grassroots music venue in Norwich, Norwich with a standing capacity of approximately 70. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Merchant's House books Acoustic, Mixed / Variety, Spoken Word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Norwich venue directory.
The Merchant's House is a medieval cafe bar at 7-9 Fye Bridge Street, Norwich (NR3 1LJ), open Monday to Saturday 10am-11pm and Sunday until 10:30pm. More than a coffee shop, it hosts 'Student Monday' open mic nights where performers of all backgrounds take the floor with music, spoken word or comedy, alongside live music and pop-up events in its atmospheric medieval courtyard. Craft beers and a rotating cask ale are served from midday, with toasties by day and takeaways in the evening — a cosy, dog-friendly grassroots room in the heart of the fine city.
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7-9 Fye Bridge St, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 1LJ
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Norwich venues by backline.
The Merchant's House books Acoustic, Mixed / Variety, Spoken Word. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Merchant's House has a standing capacity of approximately 70, classed as a small venue. See all Norwich venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Merchant's House hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Norwich Open Mic Finder.
7-9 Fye Bridge St, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 1LJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Norwich venues nearby.
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