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The Ploughboy

Burraton pub in Saltash with occasional live bands and tribute nights

At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

At a glance, The Ploughboy in Burraton, Saltash is summed up below. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres. We check these details and update them when the venue changes.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live musicVaries
TodayClosed12:00–23:00Opens in 3h 06m 15s
BacklineTBC
BooksMixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Ploughboy, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange. Spotted something out of date? Send us a correction from this page.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstTicket listing

03 — Find The Ploughboy

Burraton

Getting there

The Ploughboy is at 60 Liskeard Road, Burraton, Saltash, PL12 4HG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 34 rooms in our Plymouth venue directory.

60 Liskeard Road,
Burraton, Saltash PL12 4HG

The nearest station is Saltash (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.

04 — Booking

Members only

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Ploughboy 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.

MonToday12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Ploughboy is not confirmed yet. 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 systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Burraton, Saltash

About The Ploughboy

This is the background on The Ploughboy, from the venue and its listings. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Ploughboy is a grassroots music venue in Burraton, Saltash.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Ploughboy is a pub on Liskeard Road in Burraton, Saltash, with occasional live music. A free Green Day tribute show is listed for 27 November 2026, from 9pm to 11pm.

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08 — What's on

Next 1

There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Ploughboy. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Plymouth gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

27Nov · FriGreen Day Tribute Live
21:00Tribute Act

09 — Plymouth league

Next 30 days

The Plymouth league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#5
of 34
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01The Junction 3 gigs
02Patchwork Studios & Garrison Gallery 1 gig
03The Barrel House Ballroom 1 gig
04The Depot New 1 gig
05The Ploughboy This venue New 1 gig
06Bar Rakuda down1 0 gigs
07Brass Monkey New 0 gigs
08Cafe Momus down2 0 gigs
09Calstock Arts down2 0 gigs
10Central Park Plymouth down2 0 gigs

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Burraton · Grassroots

The Ploughboy

Burraton pub in Saltash with occasional live bands and tribute nights

Venue at a glance The Ploughboy · Saltash
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
12:00
Open today
until 23:00hours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openTicket listing
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

The Ploughboy — Quick Facts

Burraton pub in Saltash with occasional live bands and tribute nights. Here are the key facts on The Ploughboy at a glance. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today12:00–23:00Opens in 3h 06m 15s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Ploughboy this week

Mon· today 12:00–23:00
Tue 12:00–23:00
Wed 12:00–23:00
Thu 12:00–23:00
Fri 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–23:00

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Ploughboy is not confirmed yet. 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 · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About The Ploughboy

The Ploughboy is a grassroots music venue in Burraton, Saltash. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

This listing is part of the Plymouth venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Ploughboy is a pub on Liskeard Road in Burraton, Saltash, with occasional live music. A free Green Day tribute show is listed for 27 November 2026, from 9pm to 11pm.

Coming up at The Ploughboy: Green Day Tribute Live — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

Playing The Ploughboy: what to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for The Ploughboy - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Ploughboy hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Plymouth.

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Find The Ploughboy

The Ploughboy is at 60 Liskeard Road, Burraton, Saltash, PL12 4HG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 34 rooms in our Plymouth venue directory.

Address60 Liskeard Road
AreaBurraton, Saltash
PostcodePL12 4HG
Getting there

The nearest station is Saltash (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Ploughboy in Burraton, Saltash; PL12 4HG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Plymouth this week, or find a band in Plymouth if you book the music.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Plymouth League

The Ploughboy is #5 of 34 Plymouth venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – The Junction 3 gigs
  2. #2 – Patchwork Studios & Garrison Gallery 1 gig
  3. #3 – The Barrel House Ballroom 1 gig
  4. #4 NEW The Depot 1 gig
  5. #5 NEW The Ploughboy This venue 1 gig
  6. #6 ▼1 Bar Rakuda 0 gigs
  7. #7 NEW Brass Monkey 0 gigs
  8. #8 ▼2 Cafe Momus 0 gigs
  9. #9 ▼2 Calstock Arts 0 gigs
  10. #10 ▼2 Central Park Plymouth 0 gigs

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Common Questions

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10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Ploughboy. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.

The Ploughboy has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Plymouth venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Saltash grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Ploughboy 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.
Capacity data is pending for The Ploughboy. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Ploughboy. Browse the Plymouth Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
60 Liskeard Road, Burraton, Saltash, PL12 4HG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Plymouth venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Plymouth vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Saltash (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PL12 4HG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Ploughboy hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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Venues Near The Ploughboy

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12 — More Plymouth venues

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We list 34 grassroots music venues in Plymouth. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Ploughboy: Bar Rakuda, Brass Monkey, Cafe Momus, Calstock Arts, Central Park Plymouth, Firebrand Brewing Co, Kitty O'Hanlons, Launceston Town Hall, Marina Bar, Market Hall, Millbridge Inn, The Junction, Patchwork Studios & Garrison Gallery, The Barrel House Ballroom and The Depot.

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