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.
Steeley Lane · Every other Tuesday · Free
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
Tuesday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Railway Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Railway Inn, Chorley.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Railway Inn20 Steeley Lane
Steeley Lane
Chorley PR6 0RD
Steeley Lane, Chorley — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Comedy welcome
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About The Railway Inn
About This Open Mic
Every other Tuesday in Steeley Lane, Chorley
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Chorley open mic directory
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Railway Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
23:45Last songs
Every other Tuesday Free entry
Find The Railway Inn
20 Steeley Lane, Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:45. Bring your own gear.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chorley open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Chorley mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
20 Steeley Lane, Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD.
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