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About The Fortescue
The Fortescue is a grassroots music venue in Mutley Plain, Plymouth with a standing capacity of approximately 90. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Fortescue books Folk, Rock, Covers, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Plymouth venue directory.
The Fortescue is a CAMRA award-winning pub at 37 Mutley Plain (PL4 6JQ) in the Mutley district of Plymouth, well placed for bus routes and the railway station. It serves up to eight cask beers at a time, including a large range of local ales alongside national favourites, and is widely regarded as one of the best pubs in Mutley — if not the city. Downstairs it keeps a busy and frequent live-music diary: live music most weekends, open mic nights where you can bring your own instrument, plus poetry, DJ nights, folk sessions, quizzes and poker. A proper community-focused free house with a packed events calendar.
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The Fortescue books Folk, Rock, Covers, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Fortescue has a standing capacity of approximately 90, classed as a small venue. See all Plymouth venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Fortescue. Browse the Plymouth Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
37 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Plymouth venues nearby.
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