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About Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Topsham Brewery & Taproom is a grassroots music venue in Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter with a standing capacity of approximately 160. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Topsham Brewery & Taproom books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Folk, Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Exeter venue directory.
Topsham Brewery & Taproom occupies the historic Maclaines Warehouse on Haven Road in Exeter's Haven Banks quayside (EX2 8GR) — a working brewery and taproom with a dedicated first-floor events space above. The double-height entertainment hall has its own stage and roughly 160-capacity standing room, and in the evenings the place comes alive with live music and DJs, plus performances, workshops, dance classes and yoga. The booking is broad and grassroots-friendly, spanning rock, indie, acoustic, folk and electronic, with an in-house PA, drum kit and guitar amp available for visiting acts. The upstairs room is also offered for private hire. A genuinely versatile Exeter venue pairing fresh-brewed beer with a regular live programme.
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Topsham Brewery & Taproom books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Folk, Electronic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Topsham Brewery & Taproom has a standing capacity of approximately 160, classed as a medium venue. See all Exeter venues for size comparisons.
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Topsham Brewery 1, Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Maclaines Warehouse Haven Rd, Exeter, EX2 8GR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Exeter venues nearby.
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