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Tin Cat

Weymouth quayside pub with weekend live music and a Sunday jam, an open mic with full backline

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week, full house backline. Blues, Rock.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 2026

At a glance, Tin Cat in Weymouth is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books blues and rock acts.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music2 nights a week
BacklineFull house kit
BooksBlues · Rock
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of Tin Cat, from the stage to the bar. It books blues and rock acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.

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02 — The details
Before you book
Everything you need to know

Before you book Tin Cat, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books blues and rock acts.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsSat, Sun
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Genres
BluesRock
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked11 Nov 2026
Checked againstMusic directory
03 — Find Tin Cat
Weymouth
Getting there

Tin Cat is at 19 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 18 rooms in our Weymouth venue directory.

19 St Edmund Street,
Weymouth DT4 8AR

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

04 — Booking
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06 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC

Tin Cat has a full backline on stage 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 systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
07 — About
Weymouth
About Tin Cat

This is the background on Tin Cat, from the venue and its listings. It books blues and rock acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

Tin Cat is a grassroots music venue in Weymouth. It books Blues, Rock.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Tin Cat is a large open-plan pub near Weymouth's quay whose origins go back to the late 17th century. It was the Golden Lion for over 300 years and was renamed after its 1980s nickname, and it now serves Jamaican-style food in Caribbean decor alongside real ale, with live music at weekends. A jam session with full backline runs on the first and third Sunday of the month from 5pm, and everyone is welcome.

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08 — What's on
Open mic

The regular night at Tin Cat on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every other Sunday - 17:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Weymouth gig directory.

09 — Weymouth league
Next 30 days

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Weymouth · Grassroots

Tin Cat

Weymouth quayside pub with weekend live music and a Sunday jam, an open mic with full backline

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Capacity
2 nights
Live music
17:00
Start time
Full
Backline
Blues
Books
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

Tin Cat — Quick Facts

Weymouth quayside pub with weekend live music and a Sunday jam, an open mic with full backline. Here are the key facts on Tin Cat at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
How sure we are Verified open
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Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekSat · Sun · from 17:00
BacklineFullon stageTin Cat provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
BooksBlues+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

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Inside Tin Cat

Tin Cat has a full backline on stage for visiting acts. It has live music 2 nights 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 kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
About Tin Cat

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

Tin Cat books Blues, Rock acts. This listing is part of the Weymouth venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Tin Cat is a large open-plan pub near Weymouth's quay whose origins go back to the late 17th century. It was the Golden Lion for over 300 years and was renamed after its 1980s nickname, and it now serves Jamaican-style food in Caribbean decor alongside real ale, with live music at weekends. A jam session with full backline runs on the first and third Sunday of the month from 5pm, and everyone is welcome.

Live nights
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Nights Tin Cat usually has live music — typical start 17:00

What to know

Live nights at Tin Cat are usually Sat, Sun, with music from about 17:00. It lists blues among the genres it books. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument, pedals and breakables. Tin Cat 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.

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Find Tin Cat

Tin Cat is at 19 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 18 rooms in our Weymouth venue directory.

Address19 St Edmund Street
AreaWeymouth
PostcodeDT4 8AR
Getting there

The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Tin Cat in Weymouth; DT4 8AR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Weymouth this week.

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

The Weymouth League

Tin Cat is #14 of 18 Weymouth 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 – Barolo Lounge 0 gigs
  2. #2 – Charlton Down Village Hall 0 gigs
  3. #3 – Royal Dorset Yacht Club 0 gigs
  4. #4 – Sticks and Bones 0 gigs
  5. #5 – The Convivial Rabbit 0 gigs
  6. #6 – The Cove House Inn 0 gigs
  7. #7 – The Duke of Cornwall 0 gigs
  8. #8 – The Exchange 0 gigs
  9. #9 – The Kings Arms 0 gigs
  10. #10 – The Octagon Theatre 0 gigs

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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 Weymouth venues and filter by backline.
Tin Cat books Blues, Rock. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Tin Cat 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 Tin Cat. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Yes — Tin Cat hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.
19 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Weymouth venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Weymouth 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 Weymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DT4 8AR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Venues Near Tin Cat

16 other venues are close to Tin Cat in Weymouth. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: Tom Browns, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Weymouth Pavilion and 1 more - size, kit and live nights where listed.

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We list 18 grassroots music venues in Weymouth. 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 Tin Cat: Three Compasses, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Weymouth Pavilion, Wool Royal British Legion, Barolo Lounge, Charlton Down Village Hall, The Duke of Cornwall, The Exchange, The Kings Arms, The Ropemakers and The Waterloo.

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