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About The Stonewell Tap
The Stonewell Tap is a grassroots music venue in Lancaster, Lancaster. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Stonewell Tap books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Lancaster venue directory.
The Stonewell Tap is a craft-beer bar in the heart of Lancaster city centre at 8-10 Lower Church Street (LA1 1NP), and a genuine grassroots music hub. Behind the bar sit 16 craft keg taps, 4 hand-pulled real-ale pumps and a wide spread of artisan gins. The pub keeps a full week of music: open-mic nights run on Thursdays and the relaxed Sunday Session (with freshly made pizza), vinyl DJs spin on Fridays, and live bands play on Saturdays. The open mics are warmly run, drawing welcoming staff and a steady cohort of talented local performers, with a Wednesday pub quiz rounding out the week. It accepts both original material and covers, with a house PA provided.
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8-10 Lower Church Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, LA1 1NP
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The Stonewell Tap books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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8-10 Lower Church Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, LA1 1NP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Lancaster venues nearby.
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