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About The Cavern Pub
The Cavern Pub is a grassroots music venue in Liverpool, Liverpool. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Cavern Pub books Rock, Pop, Covers, Classic rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Liverpool venue directory.
The Cavern Pub is the third venue in the world-famous Cavern family, sitting directly opposite the Cavern Club on Liverpool's iconic Mathew Street (5 Mathew Street, L2 6RE). Open seven days a week from 11am with free admission, it's a must-visit on any tour of the city's live scene. Every evening it comes alive with free live performances from some of the best musicians in Liverpool — covering everything from The Beatles to Oasis, Led Zeppelin to Stevie Wonder. Mondays bring the Ian Prowse Monday Club, a weekly open-mic night for original artists hosted by Ian Prowse at 8pm; live music also runs Thursday/Friday evenings and Saturday/Sunday afternoons. The walls are lined with Cavern Club and rock memorabilia, and an in-house PA supports both originals (Monday) and the venue's covers-led nightly sets.
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5 Mathew St, Liverpool, Liverpool, L2 6RE
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The Cavern Pub books Rock, Pop, Covers, Classic rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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5 Mathew St, Liverpool, Liverpool, L2 6RE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Liverpool venues nearby.
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