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About The Wheeltapper
The Wheeltapper is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Loughborough. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Wheeltapper books Acoustic, Rock, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Loughborough venue directory.
A railway themed pub on Woodgate in Loughborough town centre, decorated with reproduction posters and photographs of the Great Central Heritage Railway. Five hand pulls serve an ever changing range of real ales from independent and local brewers, including gluten free options. It runs a busy live music programme with bands most Friday and Saturday nights alongside its monthly open mic.
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Find The Wheeltapper
60 Woodgate, Town Centre, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Loughborough venue directory.
The Wheeltapper books Acoustic, Rock, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Wheeltapper hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Loughborough Open Mic Finder.
60 Woodgate, Town Centre, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Loughborough venues nearby.
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