Exeter · small venue · Verified open

Ship Inn

Historic Exeter pub by the Cathedral with open mic and live entertainment Wed/Fri/Sat.

About 80 standing, live music 3 nights a week, house PA. Acoustic, Covers, Folk.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 4 Jun 2026

Here is Ship Inn in Exeter at a glance. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books acoustic, covers and folk acts. There is an in-house PA.

Standing
capacity

approx. · small room

In detail

Live music	3 nights a week
TodayClosed	10:00–00:00Opens in 2h 24m 02s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Acoustic · Covers · Folk

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about Ship Inn that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books acoustic, covers and folk acts.

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The facts

Capacity	about 80 standing
Live nights	Wed, Fri, Sat
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	AcousticCoversFolk
Website	greeneking.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find Ship Inn

Exeter

Getting there

You will find Ship Inn at 1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter, EX1 1EY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 48 rooms in our Exeter venue directory.

1-3 Martin's Ln,
Exeter EX1 1EY

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The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Wednesday20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Ship Inn publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	10:00–23:00
Tue	10:00–23:00
Wed	10:00–23:30
Thu	10:00–23:00
FriToday	10:00–00:00
Sat	11:00–00:00
Sun	11:00–23:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Ship Inn has an in-house PA for visiting acts. 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	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

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About Ship Inn

Here is the story of Ship Inn in Exeter so far. It books acoustic, covers and folk acts. It has live music 3 nights a week.

Ship Inn is a grassroots music venue in Exeter with a standing capacity of about 80. It books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Open Mic.

Listing notes

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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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Ship Inn on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 3 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every Wednesday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Exeter gig directory.

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07	Acoustic Music Club (The Memorial Hall) up1	0 gigs
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Q: What genres does Ship Inn book?

Ship Inn books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Open Mic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Ship Inn?

Ship Inn has a listed standing capacity of about 80, a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Exeter venues for size comparisons. By size, Ship Inn is the joint 17th largest of the 21 venues we list in and around Exeter with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: New Fountain Inn (about 80); Forde Hall Social Club (about 70) and Old Fire House (about 90).

Historic Exeter pub by the Cathedral with open mic and live entertainment Wed/Fri/Sat. Capacity about 80.

c. 80
Capacity: 3 nights
Live music: 10:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Acoustic
Books: Verified
Directory status

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 10:00–23:00
Tue 10:00–23:00
WedLive 10:00–23:30
Thu 10:00–23:00
FriLiveToday 10:00–00:00
SatLive 11:00–00:00
Sun 11:00–23:00

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

Ship Inn — Quick Facts

Ship Inn capacity: about 80 standing. Historic Exeter pub by the Cathedral with open mic and live entertainment Wed/Fri/Sat. Here are the key facts on Ship Inn at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Capacity 80 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Ship Inn is the joint 17th largest of the 21 venues we list in and around Exeter with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: New Fountain Inn (about 80); Forde Hall Social Club (about 70) and Old Fire House (about 90).

Ship Inn holds about 80 standing, which makes it a small room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is smaller than the typical room we list around Exeter (about 150). A room under 150 is built for a local crowd - expect a shorter set and a door split or a small flat fee, and plan to fill it with your own following. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

Today10:00–00:00Opens in 2h 24m 02s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitegreeneking.co.uk

SizeSmallvenueAbout 80 standing

Live music3nights a weekWed · Fri · Sat

BacklinePAPA providedShip Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksAcoustic+3 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Ship Inn this week

Mon 10:00–23:00

Tue 10:00–23:00

Wed 10:00–23:30 Live music

Thu 10:00–23:00

Fri· today 10:00–00:00 Live music

Sat 11:00–00:00 Live music

Sun 11:00–23:00

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Inside Ship Inn

Ship Inn has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 80. It has live music 3 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Ship Inn

Ship Inn is a grassroots music venue in Exeter with a standing capacity of about 80. Ship Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

Ship Inn books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Open Mic acts. This listing is part of the Exeter venue directory.

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What to know

Ship Inn usually has live music on Wed, Fri, Sat. Acoustic is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. Ship Inn isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Find Ship Inn

You will find Ship Inn at 1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter, EX1 1EY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 48 rooms in our Exeter venue directory.

Address1-3 Martin's Ln

AreaExeter

PostcodeEX1 1EY

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Getting there

The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Ship Inn is in Exeter — use EX1 1EY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Exeter this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Exeter this weekend.

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The Exeter League

Ship Inn is #24 of 48 Exeter venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – Exeter Phoenix 6 gigs
#2 – The Foundry Torquay 3 gigs
#3 – Bomba Exeter 1 gig
#4 ▲1 The Tavern 1 gig
#5 ▲1 12 Bar Music & Social 0 gigs
#6 ▲1 61 Bar 0 gigs
#7 ▲1 Acoustic Music Club (The Memorial Hall) 0 gigs
#8 ▲1 Apple & Parrot 0 gigs
#9 ▲1 Artigiano 0 gigs
#10 NEW Babbacombe Theatre 0 gigs

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What equipment does Ship Inn provide?

Ship Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Exeter venue directory.

What genres does Ship Inn book?

Ship Inn books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Open Mic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Ship Inn?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Ship Inn 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.

What is the capacity of Ship Inn?

Ship Inn has a listed standing capacity of about 80, a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Exeter venues for size comparisons. By size, Ship Inn is the joint 17th largest of the 21 venues we list in and around Exeter with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: New Fountain Inn (about 80); Forde Hall Social Club (about 70) and Old Fire House (about 90).

Does Ship Inn have open mic nights?

Yes — Ship Inn hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Ship Inn?

1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter, EX1 1EY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Exeter venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Ship Inn?

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What's the nearest station to Ship Inn?

The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EX1 1EY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Venues Near Ship Inn

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Ship Inn in brief. Set in Exeter, Ship Inn is a small room (under 150) that books acoustic, covers and folk. The live music is mostly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It also hosts an open mic (every Wednesday). Nearby rooms: Shooters, Dawlish, St James Park and Stage Left - or browse the full Exeter venue directory.

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