The Chester Tavern describes itself as a modern community pub and acoustic music venue, sourcing guest cask and craft beers from independent breweries not commonly found in the area. The ground floor is fairly spacious with an attractive timber bar and retained original fireplace recesses; a central staircase leads to a large upstairs room with its own keg bar. At the back is a large Mediterranean style beer garden with a covered area and bar hatch. The pub dates from 1855 and reopened free of brewery ownership in August 2022.
Kidderminster · Every last Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
Chester Tavern Open Mic
Chester Road North's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 24 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 29 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
time tbc · we're working to find outTuesdays
| Night | Every last Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every last Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Chester Tavern
Chester Road NorthGetting there
211 Chester Road North,
Kidderminster DY10 1TN
Kidderminster DY10 1TN
The nearest station is Kidderminster (rail station), about 5 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
Chester Road North, KidderminsterAbout the night
The Chester Tavern's open mic night runs on the last Tuesday of every month. The pub also holds a separate acoustic traditional folk session in the lounge on the second Tuesday of each month, which is open floor rather than booked. Booked acoustic artists play Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, and there is monthly comedy upstairs on the first Wednesday. Start times are not published, so check the pub's Facebook page.
The Chester Tavern describes itself as a modern community pub and acoustic music venue, sourcing guest cask and craft beers from independent breweries not commonly found in the area. The ground floor is fairly spacious with an attractive timber bar and retained original fireplace recesses; a central staircase leads to a large upstairs room with its own keg bar. At the back is a large Mediterranean style beer garden with a covered area and bar hatch. The pub dates from 1855 and reopened free of brewery ownership in August 2022.
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Chester Road North · Every last Tuesday of the month
Chester Tavern Open Mic
Chester Road North's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 29 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Chester Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Chester Tavern Open Mic runs on the last Tuesday of the month at Chester Tavern in Kidderminster. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 29 Oct 2026
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About This Open Mic
The Chester Tavern's open mic night runs on the last Tuesday of every month. The pub also holds a separate acoustic traditional folk session in the lounge on the second Tuesday of each month, which is open floor rather than booked. Booked acoustic artists play Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, and there is monthly comedy upstairs on the first Wednesday. Start times are not published, so check the pub's Facebook page.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Chester Tavern’s Tuesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every last Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 24 Nov · Tue 29 Dec · Tue 26 Jan
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Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Chester Tavern
211 Chester Road North, Kidderminster DY10 1TN
Address211 Chester Road North
AreaChester Road North, Kidderminster
PostcodeDY10 1TN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Kidderminster (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Chester Tavern in Chester Road North, Kidderminster; DY10 1TN 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
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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211 Chester Road North, Kidderminster DY10 1TN.
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