Tap & Brew is a popular micropub at 9 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common, near Barnsley (South Yorkshire), which opened in June 2017 and serves local cask ales, speciality lagers, Guinness and ciders. Alongside quiz nights, it runs grassroots live music and a regular open-mic night hosted by Dean Swindells, where all abilities and genres are welcome. With a house PA in a cosy c. 80-capacity room, it's a welcoming spot for acoustic acts and emerging local performers. Contact tap.andbrew@gmail.com / 01226 824614.
Barnsley · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
Tap & Brew Open Mic
Barnsley open mic at Tap & Brew — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 1 Dec. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Aug 202619:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
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03 — The night
Every 1st Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
04 — Find Tap & Brew
Hoyland CommonGetting there
9 Hoyland Rd, Hoyland,
Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0LT
Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0LT
The nearest station is Elsecar (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Hoyland Common, BarnsleyAbout the night
Tap & Brew is a six-line micropub in Hoyland Common, just south of Barnsley, and its open mic is hosted by local musician Dean Swindells.
The night
First Tuesday of the month, from 7pm, in the pub's single small room - an unusually close-up room to play. All abilities and all genres welcome, with a friendly, non-judgemental crowd and a real chance to get some stage experience. Free to perform and free to watch.
Gear
A house guitar and a PA are provided. Anything else - pedals, keys, percussion - you will need to bring yourself.
Signing up
Walk in and put your name down on the night. Roughly 12-minute slots. Over-18s.
Getting there
9 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0LT. The pub closes at 10pm on a Tuesday, so it is an early night - turn up in good time.
Please check before travelling
Dates are announced on the 'Tap And Brew Open Mic Night' Facebook page rather than a fixed calendar, so check there before travelling.
Tap & Brew is a popular micropub at 9 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common, near Barnsley (South Yorkshire), which opened in June 2017 and serves local cask ales, speciality lagers, Guinness and ciders. Alongside quiz nights, it runs grassroots live music and a regular open-mic night hosted by Dean Swindells, where all abilities and genres are welcome. With a house PA in a cosy c. 80-capacity room, it's a welcoming spot for acoustic acts and emerging local performers. Contact tap.andbrew@gmail.com / 01226 824614.
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Hoyland Common · Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Tap & Brew Open Mic
Barnsley open mic at Tap & Brew — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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Tap & Brew Open Mic — Quick Facts
Tap & Brew Open Mic runs on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Tap & Brew in Barnsley, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 26 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 19:00 and runs to about 22:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 19:00Starts in 18d 11h 21m
Age18+
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery 1st Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 1 Dec
Starts19:00until 22:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Tap & Brew is a six-line micropub in Hoyland Common, just south of Barnsley, and its open mic is hosted by local musician Dean Swindells.
The night
First Tuesday of the month, from 7pm, in the pub's single small room - an unusually close-up room to play. All abilities and all genres welcome, with a friendly, non-judgemental crowd and a real chance to get some stage experience. Free to perform and free to watch.
Gear
A house guitar and a PA are provided. Anything else - pedals, keys, percussion - you will need to bring yourself.
Signing up
Walk in and put your name down on the night. Roughly 12-minute slots. Over-18s.
Getting there
9 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0LT. The pub closes at 10pm on a Tuesday, so it is an early night - turn up in good time.
Please check before travelling
Dates are announced on the 'Tap And Brew Open Mic Night' Facebook page rather than a fixed calendar, so check there before travelling.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Tap & Brew’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 19:00Starts in 18d 11h 21m
Kick-off19:00Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Music ends · Venue closes22:00Last act finishes
How often
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 1 Dec · Tue 5 Jan · Tue 2 Feb
Kit
Tap & Brew 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 Tap & Brew
9 Hoyland Rd, Hoyland, Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0LT
Address9 Hoyland Rd, Hoyland
AreaHoyland Common, Barnsley
PostcodeS74 0LT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Elsecar (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Tap & Brew is in Hoyland Common, Barnsley — use S74 0LT for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Victoria Inn, Cawthorne Club, Portland House and Neptune Beer Emporium
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 22:00. Tap & Brew provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Tap & Brew provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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9 Hoyland Rd, Hoyland, Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0LT.
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The nearest station is Elsecar (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is S74 0LT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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