An independent, community focused microbrewery and taproom spread across three adjoining units near Crewe town centre. It pours up to 12 keg beers, many brewed on site, alongside a permanent cask tap and a selection of around 15 real ciders. The venue runs a full events programme including open mic nights, live music, comedy, bottle shares and quiz nights, and describes itself as a safe, inclusive space embracing everything a modern community pub can be.
Crewe · Every 3rd Thursday of the month · Free
Tom's Tap & Brewhouse Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Nov 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 3rd Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
| Host | Mike and Rona |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
04 — Find Tom's Tap & Brewhouse
Town CentreGetting there
4-5 Thomas Street,
Town Centre, Crewe CW1 2BD
Town Centre, Crewe CW1 2BD
The nearest station is Crewe (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town Centre, CreweAbout the night
Monthly open mic held on the third Thursday of every month at 7pm in Unit 5, hosted by Mike and Rona. Admission is free and the night is deliberately broad: performers can sing, play an instrument, read poetry or tell jokes, and complete beginners are explicitly welcomed alongside experienced players. Slot length and sign up method are not published.
An independent, community focused microbrewery and taproom spread across three adjoining units near Crewe town centre. It pours up to 12 keg beers, many brewed on site, alongside a permanent cask tap and a selection of around 15 real ciders. The venue runs a full events programme including open mic nights, live music, comedy, bottle shares and quiz nights, and describes itself as a safe, inclusive space embracing everything a modern community pub can be.
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Town Centre · Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Tom's Tap & Brewhouse Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 1 Nov
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Tom's Tap & Brewhouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Tom's Tap & Brewhouse Open Mic runs on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Tom's Tap & Brewhouse in Crewe, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 1 Nov 2026
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Verified active
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The night starts at 19:00 and runs to about 22:00. Mike and Rona hosts the night.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 04m
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostMike and Rona
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery 3rd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:00until 22:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Monthly open mic held on the third Thursday of every month at 7pm in Unit 5, hosted by Mike and Rona. Admission is free and the night is deliberately broad: performers can sing, play an instrument, read poetry or tell jokes, and complete beginners are explicitly welcomed alongside experienced players. Slot length and sign up method are not published.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Tom's Tap & Brewhouse’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 04m
Kick-off19:00Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Music ends · Venue closes22:00Last act finishes
How often
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 17 Dec · Thu 21 Jan
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Tom's Tap & Brewhouse
4-5 Thomas Street, Town Centre, Crewe CW1 2BD
Address4-5 Thomas Street
AreaTown Centre, Crewe
PostcodeCW1 2BD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Crewe (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. Tom's Tap & Brewhouse is in Town Centre, Crewe — use CW1 2BD 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
Sanctuary Ale House, Artisan Tap, The Woodman and The Boulevard
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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4-5 Thomas Street, Town Centre, Crewe CW1 2BD.
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The nearest station is Crewe (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CW1 2BD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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