The Deva Tap is a craft-beer-led pub on Brook Street in Chester, known for quality food and a wide range of beers from independent breweries. It hosts an open mic night every other Thursday from 7:30pm, with professional sound provided — amp, speakers and mics — and a free drink for every performer. Dog-friendly and welcoming to budding musicians, it's a genuine grassroots music spot.
Chester · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
The Deva Tap Open Mic
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| 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 |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Deva Tap
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DUGetting there
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester CH1 3DU
The nearest station is Chester (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, ChesterAbout the night
The Deva Tap is a craft-beer taproom on Brook Street in Chester that runs an open mic every other Thursday from 7pm. Professional sound equipment is provided — amp, speakers and microphones — so you can just turn up and play, and every performer gets a free drink. It's a friendly, free-entry fortnightly session that's well set up for solo acoustic acts and singer-songwriters.
The Deva Tap is a craft-beer-led pub on Brook Street in Chester, known for quality food and a wide range of beers from independent breweries. It hosts an open mic night every other Thursday from 7:30pm, with professional sound provided — amp, speakers and mics — and a free drink for every performer. Dog-friendly and welcoming to budding musicians, it's a genuine grassroots music spot.
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121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU · Every other Thursday
The Deva Tap Open Mic
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Deva Tap Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Deva Tap Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at The Deva Tap in Chester, 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 7 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Deva Tap’s venue page →
The night starts at 19:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Deva Tap is a craft-beer taproom on Brook Street in Chester that runs an open mic every other Thursday from 7pm. Professional sound equipment is provided — amp, speakers and microphones — so you can just turn up and play, and every performer gets a free drink. It's a friendly, free-entry fortnightly session that's well set up for solo acoustic acts and singer-songwriters.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Deva Tap’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off19:00Every other Thursday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester, CH1 3DU - the map is below.
Kit
The Deva Tap provides a PA system, vocal mics and a guitar amp — 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 Deva Tap
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester CH1 3DU
Area121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester
PostcodeCH1 3DU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Chester (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Deva Tap in 121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester; CH1 3DU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Telford's Warehouse, Jax, Chichester Arms and Alexander's Live
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Deva Tap provides a PA system, vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chester open mic nights for alternatives.
The Deva Tap provides a PA system, vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Deva Tap's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Chester open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Deva Tap is in 121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester CH1 3DU. Get directions, or see the other Wrexham open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Chester regulars across the Chester open mic scene. Chester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Chester (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CH1 3DU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Chester open mics.
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