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The Torbay Inn

Paignton's oldest inn with a weekly Thursday open mic jam

Venue at a glance The Torbay Inn · Paignton
–
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Thuper week
20:00
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Torbay Inn — Quick Facts

Paignton's oldest inn with a weekly Thursday open mic jam

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsThu
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Torbay Inn 34 Fisher Street
Paignton
Paignton TQ4 5ER

Genres

Acoustic Soul Covers

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

About The Torbay Inn

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

The Torbay Inn books Acoustic, Soul, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Paignton venue directory.

The Torbay Inn is Paignton's oldest pub, a traditional house with separate lounge and public bars whose history reaches back to the early 1600s, when the sea was on its doorstep. Every Thursday from 8pm a group of resident musicians runs an open mic jam, hosting and backing local talent, and the pub puts on regular live music with a Northern Soul leaning. Add well-kept St Austell and Sharp's ales and it's a warm, community-spirited spot for grassroots live music.

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34 Fisher Street, Paignton, Paignton, TQ4 5ER

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What's On at The Torbay Inn

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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Paignton
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic

Common Questions

Seven things people ask about booking The Torbay Inn.

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Paignton venues by backline.
The Torbay Inn books Acoustic, Soul, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Torbay Inn hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Paignton Open Mic Finder.
34 Fisher Street, Paignton, Paignton, TQ4 5ER. See the map below for directions. Browse more Paignton venues nearby.
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