Scarborough · grassroots venue · Verified open

The Merchant

Scarborough's Irish bar with live music every week

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week, house PA. Folk, Acoustic.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 7 Aug 2026

Here is The Merchant in Scarborough at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts. There is an in-house PA.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	14:00–01:00Opens in 6h 21m 18s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Folk · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about The Merchant that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Thu
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	FolkAcoustic
Website	themerchantbar.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	7 Aug 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find The Merchant

Scarborough

Getting there

You will find The Merchant at 27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 17 rooms in our Scarborough venue directory.

27-29 Eastborough,
Scarborough YO11 1NG

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The nearest station is Scarborough (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Thursday20:30 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Merchant 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.

Mon	16:00–23:00
Tue	16:00–23:00
Wed	16:00–22:00
Thu	16:00–00:00
FriToday	14:00–01:00
Sat	14:00–01:00
Sun	14:00–11:00

06 — What's on stage

2 provided

The Merchant has an in-house PA for visiting acts. 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	Provided
Drum kit	Bring your own
Guitar amp	Bring your own
Bass amp	Bring your own
Keys / keyboard	Bring your own
2 vocal mics	Provided
In-house engineer	None

07 — About

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About The Merchant

Here is the story of The Merchant in Scarborough so far. It books folk and acoustic acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Merchant is a grassroots music venue in Scarborough. It books Folk, Acoustic.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Merchant is a lively Irish bar on Eastborough in Scarborough, a multi-levelled single-room pub with an upstairs function room close to the South beach. It's the home of Scarborough Folk Club and hosts a regular Thursday open-mic night, drawing a diverse range of local singers and musicians. Live music runs throughout the week alongside a celebrated whisky and Guinness selection.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Merchant on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every Thursday - 20:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Scarborough gig directory.

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09 — Scarborough league

Next 30 days

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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	Scarborough Spa up1	5 gigs
02	Whitby Pavilion down1	4 gigs
03	Bridlington Spa Centre	1 gig
04	Harbour Tavern up1	1 gig
05	Chaplins Bar down1	0 gigs
06	Indigo Alley	0 gigs
07	Pickering Book Tree	0 gigs
08	The Cask & Keg	0 gigs
09	The Crescent Lounge	0 gigs
10	The Fleece	0 gigs

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The Merchant books Folk, Acoustic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Scarborough's Irish bar with live music every week

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Capacity: 1 night
Live music: 14:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Folk
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 16:00–23:00
Tue 16:00–23:00
Wed 16:00–22:00
ThuLive 16:00–00:00
FriToday 14:00–01:00
Sat 14:00–01:00
Sun 14:00–11:00

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The Merchant — Quick Facts

Scarborough's Irish bar with live music every week. Here are the key facts on The Merchant at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

Venue status Last verified 07 Aug 2026

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Today14:00–01:00Opens in 6h 21m 18s

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Websitethemerchantbar.com

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Live music1night a weekThu

BacklinePAPA + micsThe Merchant provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.

BooksFolk+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

The Merchant this week

Mon 16:00–23:00

Tue 16:00–23:00

Wed 16:00–22:00

Thu 16:00–00:00 Live music

Fri· today 14:00–01:00

Sat 14:00–01:00

Sun 14:00–11:00

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Inside The Merchant

The Merchant has an in-house PA for visiting acts. It has live music 1 night a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitBring your own

Guitar ampBring your own

Bass ampBring your own

Keys / keyboardBring your own

2 vocal micsProvided

In-house engineerNone

About The Merchant

The Merchant is a grassroots music venue in Scarborough. The Merchant provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.

The Merchant books Folk, Acoustic acts. This listing is part of the Scarborough venue directory.

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Nights The Merchant usually has live music

What to know

The Merchant usually has live music on Thu. Folk is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. The Merchant isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Find The Merchant

You will find The Merchant at 27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 17 rooms in our Scarborough venue directory.

Address27-29 Eastborough

AreaScarborough

PostcodeYO11 1NG

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Getting there

The nearest station is Scarborough (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Merchant is in Scarborough — use YO11 1NG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Scarborough this week.

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The Scarborough League

The Merchant is #14 of 17 Scarborough venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#1 ▲1 Scarborough Spa 5 gigs
#2 ▼1 Whitby Pavilion 4 gigs
#3 – Bridlington Spa Centre 1 gig
#4 ▲1 Harbour Tavern 1 gig
#5 ▼1 Chaplins Bar 0 gigs
#6 – Indigo Alley 0 gigs
#7 – Pickering Book Tree 0 gigs
#8 – The Cask & Keg 0 gigs
#9 – The Crescent Lounge 0 gigs
#10 – The Fleece 0 gigs

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What equipment does The Merchant provide?

The Merchant provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer. For venues with gear listed, see the Scarborough venue directory.

What genres does The Merchant book?

The Merchant books Folk, Acoustic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Merchant?

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What is the capacity of The Merchant?

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Does The Merchant have open mic nights?

Yes — The Merchant hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Merchant?

27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Scarborough venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Merchant?

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What's the nearest station to The Merchant?

The nearest station is Scarborough (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO11 1NG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Merchant?

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Venues Near The Merchant

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The Merchant in brief. The Merchant in Scarborough is a live music room that books folk and acoustic. The live nights are most often Thursdays. It hosts an open mic too (every Thursday). Rooms nearby include The Rifle Club, The Whitby Way and Whitby Pavilion; the Scarborough venue directory has the rest.

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The Merchant

The Merchant — Quick Facts

The Merchant this week

Inside The Merchant

Find The Merchant

What's On at The Merchant

The Scarborough League

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Venues Near The Merchant

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