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The Central Bar

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The Central Bar books Mixed, Covers, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Lively Truro town-centre bar with Tuesday open mic, DJs and weekend karaoke.

Venue at a glance The Central Bar · Truro

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1 night

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Tueper week

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Full

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Mixed

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Lively Truro town-centre bar with Tuesday open mic, DJs and weekend karaoke.

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Live nightsTue

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Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Central Bar 18 St Mary's St
Truro
Truro TR1 2AF

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Mixed

Covers

Acoustic

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About The Central Bar

The Central Bar is a grassroots music venue in Truro, Truro. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.

The Central Bar books Mixed, Covers, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Truro venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Central Bar is a lively town-centre bar at 18 St Mary's Street, Truro (TR1 2AF), occupying the former premises of the Royal British Legion club and opened to the public in summer 2018. Locals describe it as a 'proper boozer' with a great atmosphere. Its large bar room is mainly given over to music and partying — weekends bring a lively party vibe with DJ sets and karaoke (every Sunday), while Tuesday open-mic nights encourage local talent to take the stage. Darts, pool and a big-screen for sport round out the offer. A solid in-house PA and full backline support the open-mic sessions, welcoming both covers and originals.

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18 St Mary's St, Truro, Truro, TR1 2AF

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What equipment does The Central Bar provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Truro venues and filter by backline.

What genres does The Central Bar book?

The Central Bar books Mixed, Covers, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Does The Central Bar have open mic nights?

Yes — The Central Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Truro Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Central Bar?

18 St Mary's St, Truro, Truro, TR1 2AF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Truro venues nearby.

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