At a glance, The Tavern in Barnstaple is summed up below. It books rock and hardcore punk acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
Before you book The Tavern, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books rock and hardcore punk acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
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The facts
Capacity
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Live nights
Contact venue
Curfew
–
Sound limiter
–
Outdoor stage
No
Originals
Yes
Genres
PunkRockHardcore punk
The check
Status
Verified open
Last checked
1 Nov 2026
Checked against
Ticket listing
03 — Find The Tavern
Barnstaple
Getting there
The Tavern is at 1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8NA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 48 rooms in our Exeter venue directory.
Nobody from The Tavern is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books rock and hardcore punk acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The stage kit at The Tavern is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Barnstaple
About The Tavern
This is the background on The Tavern, from the venue and its listings. It books rock and hardcore punk acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Barnstaple. It books Punk, Rock, Hardcore punk; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Tavern on Diamond Street, Barnstaple, teams up with C.U.F.F.S events for a night of punk on Saturday 5 December 2026, with 3 acts: AnyMinuteNo, Twisted In A Layby and Yesterghosts.
Doors are at 9pm, with music from 9:30pm. The show is for over-18s.
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08 — What's on
Next 1
There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Tavern. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Exeter gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 1 November 2026
The Tavern — Quick Facts
Barnstaple pub hosting punk nights with local and touring bands. Here are the key facts on The Tavern at a glance. It books rock and hardcore punk acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksPunk+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Know how many it holds?
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Booking Information
Member votes0votes to get The Tavern on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at The Tavern is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Tavern
The Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Barnstaple. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Tavern books Punk, Rock, Hardcore punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Exeter venue directory.
Listing notes
The Tavern on Diamond Street, Barnstaple, teams up with C.U.F.F.S events for a night of punk on Saturday 5 December 2026, with 3 acts: AnyMinuteNo, Twisted In A Layby and Yesterghosts.
Doors are at 9pm, with music from 9:30pm. The show is for over-18s.
Coming up at The Tavern: AnyMinuteNo/Twisted In A Layby/Yesterghosts — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Playing The Tavern: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Tavern - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. It lists punk among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Tavern hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.
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Find The Tavern
The Tavern is at 1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8NA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 48 rooms in our Exeter venue directory.
The nearest station is Barnstaple (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Tavern in Barnstaple; EX32 8NA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Exeter this week, or find a band in Exeter if you book the music.
There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Tavern. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Exeter gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Exeter venue directory.
The Tavern is #45 of 48 Exeter venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Tavern. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Tavern. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Tavern has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Exeter venue directory.
The Tavern books Punk, Rock, Hardcore punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Tavern has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Tavern. Browse the Exeter Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8NA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Exeter venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Barnstaple (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EX32 8NA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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