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About Ship Inn
Ship Inn is a grassroots music venue in Exeter, Exeter with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Ship Inn books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Open Mic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Exeter venue directory.
The Ship Inn is a historic Greene King pub down a narrow passage between Exeter's High Street and Cathedral Green — one of the oldest pubs in the city, with a Sir Francis Drake association. It runs live entertainment on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and its open mic nights are well set up for performers, with a house PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon always available and a keyboard often (though not guaranteed) on hand. It serves four regular ales plus guests and a real cider, with good-value food all day, and is dog- and family-friendly with step-free access. The acoustic-friendly open-mic format suits singer-songwriters, acoustic and covers acts.
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1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 1EY
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Ship Inn books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Open Mic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Ship Inn has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Exeter venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Ship Inn hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Exeter Open Mic Finder.
1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 1EY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Exeter venues nearby.
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