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Alexander's

Chester's Thursday-night free open mic at Rufus Court, CH1 2JW — cafe-bar with stage, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.

Alexander's — Quick Facts

Chester's Thursday-night free open mic at Rufus Court, CH1 2JW — cafe-bar with stage, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

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Capacity~150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Alexander's Rufus Court
City Centre
Chester CH1 2JW

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Alexander's

Alexander's is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Chester with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Chester venue directory.

Alexander's in Chester's City Centre offers an intimate setting for live music, featuring a standing capacity of around 120. The venue hosts a popular Thursday-night open mic, welcoming both original compositions and covers, with a well-equipped stage including a PA system, guitar amp, and piano. This cafe-bar fosters a vibrant community atmosphere, encouraging local talent to showcase their skills.

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Rufus Court, City Centre, Chester, CH1 2JW

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Chester venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Chester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Alexander's has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Chester venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Alexander's hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Chester Open Mic Finder.
Rufus Court, City Centre, Chester, CH1 2JW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chester venues nearby.
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