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About Old Fire House
Old Fire House is a grassroots music venue in Exeter, Exeter with a standing capacity of approximately 90. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Old Fire House books Folk, Indie, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Soul, Jazz, Hip-hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Exeter venue directory.
The Old Fire House at 50 New North Road is an Exeter live-music institution, set in a building that served as a working fire station from the mid-1800s to the early 1930s before opening as a pub in 1986. It's known for its buzzing atmosphere and packed-out gigs — local legends, up-and-coming talent and well-known favourites — across a wide spread of genres: folk, indie, rock'n'roll, funk, reggae, soul, jazz, hip hop, Latin funk and indie disco. Friday is the main live-music night and 'Ex-Tunes' runs every Sunday, with energy that spills out into the courtyard. It's famous for its 14-inch square pizzas and pours West Country ciders and rotating craft and cask ales. House PA in place; both originals and covers welcome. Phone 01392 277279.
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50 New N Rd, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4EP
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Old Fire House books Folk, Indie, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Soul, Jazz, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Old Fire House has a standing capacity of approximately 90, classed as a small venue. See all Exeter venues for size comparisons.
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50 New N Rd, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4EP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Exeter venues nearby.
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