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.
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU · Every other Thursday · Free
The Deva Tap Open Mic
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Deva Tap · Chester
Thursday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
17 Jul
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Free
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
The Deva Tap Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Deva Tap121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU
Chester CH1 3DU
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Deva Tap
About This Open Mic
Every other Thursday in 121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Chester open mic directory
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.
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 Deva Tap’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
22:00Venue closes
Every other Thursday Free entry
Find The Deva Tap
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester CH1 3DU
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Chester live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Chester's The Deva Tap open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chester open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Chester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
121 Brook Street, CH1 3DU, Chester CH1 3DU.
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