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About Boathouse
Boathouse is a grassroots music venue in Cambridge, Cambridge. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Boathouse books Acoustic, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.
The Boathouse is a Greene King pub at 14 Chesterton Road, Cambridge (CB4 3AX), best known for its terrace that descends in stages to the River Cam. It hosts a Wednesday open-mic night and features live music from rising stars through Greene King's 'Live at Your Local' programme, with a Tuesday quiz on the social calendar too. There's an upstairs function room and a riverside beer garden, with the house GK menu served all day until 9pm and regular Greene King ales including Abbot and IPA on the bar. A PA-equipped, dog-friendly spot, it welcomes both original acts and covers in a relaxed riverside setting.
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14 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 3AX
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Yes — Boathouse hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Cambridge Open Mic Finder.
14 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 3AX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.
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