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The Squirrel Inn

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The Squirrel Inn books Acoustic, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Grassroots live music venue in Rugby with a regular open mic night.

Venue at a glance The Squirrel Inn · Rugby

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1 night

Live music

Wedper week

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BYO

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Acoustic

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Grassroots live music venue in Rugby with a regular open mic night.

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Live nightsWed

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Squirrel Inn 33 Church Street
Town Centre
Rugby CV21 3PU

Genres

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Rock

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About The Squirrel Inn

The Squirrel Inn is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Rugby. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Squirrel Inn books Acoustic, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Rugby venue directory.

A ‌‌‍small, historic, independent pub in the centre of Rugby with a real fire in winter and a genuinely cosy feel. Live music is central to the place, running across midweek and weekends, with an open mic on Wednesdays, bands most Saturdays and acoustic music on Sunday evenings. It pours local and independent cask beers alongside Marstons brands and is a National CAMRA Golden Award winner.

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33 Church Street, Town Centre, Rugby, CV21 3PU

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What equipment does The Squirrel Inn provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Rugby venue directory.

What genres does The Squirrel Inn book?

The Squirrel Inn books Acoustic, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Does The Squirrel Inn have open mic nights?

Yes — The Squirrel Inn hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Rugby Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Squirrel Inn?

33 Church Street, Town Centre, Rugby, CV21 3PU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Rugby venues nearby.

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