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The Rock Inn

Acoustic open mic and live music by the sea in Porthcawl

Venue at a glance The Rock Inn · Porthcawl
–
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Thuper week
20:00
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Rock Inn — Quick Facts

Acoustic open mic and live music by the sea in Porthcawl

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsThu
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
The Rock Inn photo Photo: Google
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The Rock Inn 98 John Street
Porthcawl
Porthcawl CF36 3DT

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Rock Inn

The Rock Inn is a grassroots music venue in Porthcawl, Porthcawl. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Porthcawl venue directory.

The Rock Inn is a friendly bar and grill in the centre of Porthcawl with a genuine grass-roots music streak. Its free Thursday open mic, hosted by award-winning acoustic duo Calon, runs through a great-sounding acoustic PA tuned especially for acoustic performances, with a house Ovation guitar, an Ashdown bass rig and backing tracks on hand for solo vocalists. Slots go first-come-first-served, and live music adds to the pub's lively seaside atmosphere.

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98 John Street, Porthcawl, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT

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What's On at The Rock Inn

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Thu20:00
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Thu20:00
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Thu20:00
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Porthcawl
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Porthcawl
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Porthcawl
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Common Questions

Seven things people ask about booking The Rock Inn.

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Porthcawl venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Porthcawl grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — The Rock Inn hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Porthcawl Open Mic Finder.
98 John Street, Porthcawl, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Porthcawl venues nearby.
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