The Railway Inn is a community local on Steeley Lane close to Chorley railway station. A single corner bar serves several drinking areas plus a separate pool alcove, with up to four changing real ales from the Marston's range. Darts, dominoes and pool are popular with regulars. Live rock, blues, ska, reggae, indie and soul bands play on Saturday nights and the occasional Friday, and the pub runs a long standing open mic and jam night on Tuesdays.
Chorley · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
The Railway Inn Open Mic
An open mic fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Railway Inn, Chorley.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
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Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other TuesdayHow the night runs
Every other Tuesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:45 Last songs
04 — Find The Railway Inn
Steeley LaneGetting there
20 Steeley Lane,
Chorley PR6 0RD
Chorley PR6 0RD
The nearest station is Chorley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Steeley Lane, ChorleyAbout the night
Open Mic and Jam Night on fortnightly Tuesdays per Open Mic Finder (edited 27 February 2026). CAMRA's entry (updated 2 September 2025) says every Tuesday, coinciding with Cask Ale Day when cask ales drop to 2.60 a pint. First come first served to play, a drink for performers. The Railway Jam Facebook page has dates and what to bring.
The Railway Inn is a community local on Steeley Lane close to Chorley railway station. A single corner bar serves several drinking areas plus a separate pool alcove, with up to four changing real ales from the Marston's range. Darts, dominoes and pool are popular with regulars. Live rock, blues, ska, reggae, indie and soul bands play on Saturday nights and the occasional Friday, and the pub runs a long standing open mic and jam night on Tuesdays.
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Steeley Lane · Every other Tuesday
The Railway Inn Open Mic
An open mic fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Railway Inn, Chorley.
Open mic at a glance The Railway Inn · Chorley
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Sept 2026
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The Railway Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Railway Inn, Chorley.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightTuesdayEvery other Tuesday
Starts19:30until 23:45
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 23:45. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Open Mic and Jam Night on fortnightly Tuesdays per Open Mic Finder (edited 27 February 2026). CAMRA's entry (updated 2 September 2025) says every Tuesday, coinciding with Cask Ale Day when cask ales drop to 2.60 a pint. First come first served to play, a drink for performers. The Railway Jam Facebook page has dates and what to bring.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Railway Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Every other Tuesday
Music ends23:45Last act finishes
How often
Every other Tuesday
Getting there
Steeley Lane, Chorley, PR6 0RD - the map is below.
Kit
The Railway Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Railway Inn
20 Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD
Address20 Steeley Lane
AreaSteeley Lane, Chorley
PostcodePR6 0RD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Chorley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Railway Inn in Steeley Lane, Chorley; PR6 0RD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:45. The Railway Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Railway Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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20 Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD.
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The nearest station is Chorley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PR6 0RD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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