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The Carlton Tavern

Q: What genres does The Carlton Tavern book?

The Carlton Tavern books Open mic, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Grassroots music venue in Chester

Venue at a glance The Carlton Tavern · Chester

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Capacity

standinggrassroots

1 night

Live music

Tueper week

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Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Open mic

Books

originals+1 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Carlton Tavern — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in Chester

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Capacity–

Live nightsTue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Carlton Tavern 1 Hartington Street
Chester
Chester CH4 7BN

Genres

Open mic Acoustic

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About The Carlton Tavern

The Carlton Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Chester, Chester. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Carlton Tavern books Open mic, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chester venue directory.

The Carlton Tavern is a community local on Hartington Street in Chester with a full programme of real ale, sport and regular live music. Tuesday is open mic night, where guest musicians take the stage to play their chosen style and pick up a free drink for their trouble. It's a welcoming, well-regarded Hydes brewery pub that keeps the grassroots scene ticking over.

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1 Hartington Street, Chester, Chester, CH4 7BN

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What equipment does The Carlton Tavern provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Chester venue directory.

What genres does The Carlton Tavern book?

The Carlton Tavern books Open mic, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of The Carlton Tavern?

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Does The Carlton Tavern have open mic nights?

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Where is The Carlton Tavern?

1 Hartington Street, Chester, Chester, CH4 7BN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chester venues nearby.

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