What’s On

Every Thursday in the Green Room – Crib Night [7pm] Admission Free

It can be justifiably argued that Cribbage or Crib is “Britain’s national card game” and the only one legally playable in licensed pubs and clubs in the UK. Join us in convivial surroundings for a game or two at your leisure.

Saturday 1st November – Black Cactus [postponed due to ill-health]

Black Cactus are an original band containing members of McNulty’s Ghost. They play their own material, which they wrote over the last five years.

With influences including artists such as The National, Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey and Joy Division, expect beat driven tunes, with guitar synth, heavy bass, and thoughtful lyrics.

Friday 7th November – The Purpletones [Doors 7:30pm for 8:30pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses

The Purpletones are a UK-based acoustic duo comprised of Krystal Cooper and Trish Watt. Formed in 2014 they have performed extensively across the UK and beyond.

Their debut release, “Escaping Our Souls” and its follow up “Corners of our Mind”, showcase both exceptional songwriting and musical talent.

Sunday 9th November – Fraser Morgan [Doors 3:30pm for 4pm start] Admission pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses.

Fraser Morgan is a rapidly up and coming Folk-Punk/Singer-Songwriter who brings to the stage high levels of passion, energy, and showmanship. He is often compared to the likes of Ren, Frank Turner and Jamie T.

Fraser recently played his 1000th show to a sold-out crowd at Colchester Arts Centre, and this experience shows when he’s putting on a beautifully chaotic, yet passionate and enjoyable performance.

If you like leaving gigs with a heart full of life and a bamboozled smile strapped to your face, then a Fraser Morgan show is exactly where you need to be.

Friday 14th November – Cheese Night (online only) [8-10] Admission £45 or £59 depending on how much cheese you want

The next in our incredibly popular series of beer and cheese nights with The Cheese Shop, Nantwich: five artisan cheeses matched with five of our beers. Please note, tickets will be available until 6pm on the Sunday 9th November 2025. The tasting will take place on Zoom in the comfort of your own living room. We will deliver both beer and cheese prior to the event.

Friday 14th November – Chasing the Fall & Guests [Doors 7:00pm for 8:00pm start] Admission £7 Early Bird £9 Regular

Chasing the Fall, is a dynamic pop punk ensemble hailing from Crewe, comprising talented musicians deeply passionate about their craft. The band is quickly gaining recognition for their energetic stage presence and dynamic performance.

Support from:

• Homecoming
• Crowned Hyenas
• Rob Hoofe (lead singer of Fat Lip)

Early Bird Tickets available until 6pm Thursday 30th October.

Saturday 15th November – Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Cocktail [6-8pm] Admission £30

Calling all sentient life-forms, make sure you have your towel handy as we embark on a journey to The Cocktail Bar at the end of the Universe. There will be Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters and other delights to amuse you, but watch out for the Vogon poetry!

Wednesday 19th November – Tom’s Talks with Carol Forrester [7pm] Admission Free

A Shropshire-born poet, Carol lives in Cheshire with her husband and daughter. Her poems explore mythology, feminism, and folklore, with individual poems published by ‘Ink Sweat & Tears’, ‘Hencroft Hub’, ‘The Daily Drunk’, ‘Riverbed Review’, ‘Fieldstone Review’ and ‘Crow & Cross Keys’.

Her short story A Visit From The Fortune Teller was published by Ink Pantry in 2015 and For The Love Of Jellyfish And Sharks was a Selected Finalist in the 2020 London Independent Story Prize. Carol’s debut collection It’s All In The Blood (2019), and her following collection ‘Stone Tongued’ are both available online as well as in selected bookshops.

We are pleased to have her at the Tap to talk about her work, copies of which will be available on the night.

Saturday 22 November – Minstrels of Mischief [Doors 7:30pm for 8:30pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses

Minstrels of Mischief is a highly regarded alternative pop/rock duo based in the North West of England. They play a mix of covers and their own original material. This will be their second appearance at the Tap after being very well received. Check them out on YouTube.

Friday 28th November – Unsigned Sessions feat Oscar Phillips & Xan [Doors 7:30pm for 8:00pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses

Oscar Phillips blends raw folk and acoustic
grunge classics with bold, message-driven
songwriting.

A passionate guitarist and emerging songwriter, Xan brings raw energy and emotion to every performance. Whether he’s holding
down the low end on bass with his band Atomia or stepping into the spotlight solo, Xan is a performer through and through. On stage, he transforms—channelling his love for rock into
powerful, genre-blending sets where he is starting to showcase his original songs alongside bold reinterpretations of classic covers.

Saturday 29th November – Funk Underground [5-11pm] Admission Free

Prepare to get your groove on with DJ mummyfunk. She is bringing you the very best in classic funk, jazz funk, ska and reggae; served with a dash of soul, blues, afro and latin.

Friday 5th December – UNIVERSITY + PAIN.PROGRAM and Guests [Doors 5:30pm for 6:00pm] Admission £10

UNIVERSITY is a Crewe-based emo rock band formed of Zak Bowker (vocals/guitar), Ewan Barton (bass), drummer Joel Smith and Eddie (mascot). Their debut album, ‘McCartney, It’ll Be OK,’ was released on 20 June 2025 via the Transgressive label.

PAIN.PROGRAM is an up and coming Liverpool 5 piece post-hardcore band with an EP on the way

I’m Sorry Emil is a three piece London screamo band. They released their self-titled EP in the beginning of this year through Snuffpuff Productions – a Birmingham diy label; and BSDJ – an independent label in Japan.

Myria is a Northwich based shoegaze (with psychedelic and hardcore elements) three piece. They’ve release multiple singles and an EP through Rare Vitamin Records, a Northwich independent label who’ve released records for Kicked In The Teeth, Gas Kunst and The C33s (among many others).

band tbc

Saturday 6th December – Dark Beer & Cheese Night [6-8pm] Admission £35

In association with the Cheese Shop, Nantwich.

We’re holding a dark beer and cheese tasting night in Unit 5, where five cheeses will be matched with five strong dark beers (served in 1/3 glasses). Tickets are available until 12 noon on Thursday 4th December

Please note – this is not an online event!

Friday 12th December – Karma Cartel and Scarlett Fever + Alternative DJ [Doors 7:30pm for 8:00pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses

Karma Cartel is a four piece band playing loud energetic indie rock with a punk edge.

Scarlett Fever is a contemporary mod band. The group is known for capturing the essence of the late 1970s mod revival sound and infusing it with modern energy.

Saturday 13th December – Room at the Inn [Doors 7pm for 7:30pm start] Admission – a donation to the St Paul’s Centre

All proceeds from this event go to the St Paul’s Centre. The Centre operates several services across the Community. We are asking for donations to the Food Bank and cash contributions to their general funds. Live music will be provided by We Are Nomad, plus guests.

Sunday 14th December – Fraktal Glass [Doors 5:30pm for 6pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses

Fraktal Glass returns with a set of original retro-electronica. Let ambient washes and pulsating rhythms transport you to another dimension, with music inspired by Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Hans Zimmer, Vangelis and Tomita.

Wednesday 17th December – Tom’s Talks with Sandra Bond [7pm] Admission Free

Prior to becoming a professional writer, Sandra Bond had a diverse career, training as a librarian and a lawyer, and working as a dray driver for a craft brewery. She is known for her distinctive fiction, (often within the science fiction and fantasy genres), and her poetry.

Her published novels include: The Psychopath Club (2021): A dark comedy featuring a teenage protagonist who plans to become a serial killer; The Devil’s Finger (2023): Described as an overt comedy with a shapeshifter; and Three Men in Orbit (2024): A steampunk sequel to Jerome K. Jerome’s “Three Men in a Boat.” She has also published a collection of verse titled Poetry Slum (2024).

Copies of her work will be available to purchase on the night.

Saturday 20th December – Angel of Harlem (U2 Tribute) [Doors 7:30pm for 8:30pm start] Admission £6

Angel of Harlem is a four piece tribute to U2. The band came together to celebrate their love of U2 and to give people the opportunity to enjoy the best of U2’s back catalogue in a live setting all year round.

Wednesday 31st December – The Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve Fancy Dress Party [7pm -2am] (ticket holders only after 10pm – price £10 each)

Welcome in the New Year at our Roaring Twenties themed party. Dress to impress in your finest flapper and dapper attire. Then Charleston the night away. Admission Includes a glass of bubbly at midnight; and there will be a 1920’s style cocktail menu available throughout the night.

Wednesday 28th January – Tom’s Talks with Matt Fisher (Crewe Alexandra Women’s FC) [7pm] Admission Free

Crewe Alex Women’s FC Manager Matt Fisher takes us through his involvement in the women’s game and how it’s mushroomed in popularity in recent years.

Saturday 31st January – Primordial Radio Upvote Top 100 [2-11pm] Admission Free

Primordial Radio is excited to announce the return of the Up-Vote Top 100! The event will be broadcast live at Toms Tap & Brewhouse. Join us in commemorating new Rock and Metal music, and the sense of community it engenders, as we embark on a countdown of the most beloved new songs on the station from 2025, as voted by you the listener.

Saturday 21st February – Sky Patterns & Guests [Doors 7:30pm for 8:30pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses.

Sky Patterns is a musical project by Cheshire-based musician Paul Lockett. Their debut album ‘Answers On A Postcard’ was released in March 2025. Wistful folk/pop reflects childhood memories and makes reference to the ocean, sky, and countryside.

Saturday 28th February – Funk Underground [5-11pm] Admission Free

Prepare to get your groove on with DJ mummyfunk. She is bringing you the very best in classic funk, jazz funk, ska and reggae; served with a dash of soul, blues, afro and latin.

Saturday 7th March – Shaun Banks [Doors 7:30pm for 8:30pm start] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses.

Shaun Banks is a one-man band artist, who’s based in the 500-year-old mining town of Idrija, Slovenia. His music is fueled by punk rock energy and is fused in a garage with the soul and groove of blues. Shaped by the town’s industrial and rural environment, Banks takes his fans on a journey through his energetic craftsmanship, heavily influenced by The White Stripes, The Black Keys, and Robert Johnson.

Friday 27th March – Cheese Night (online only) [8-10] Admission £45 or £59 depending on how much cheese you want

The next in our incredibly popular series of beer and cheese nights with The Cheese Shop, Nantwich: five artisan cheeses matched with five of our beers. Please note, tickets will be available until 6pm on the Sunday 22nd March 2025. The tasting will take place on Zoom in the comfort of your own living room. We will deliver both beer and cheese prior to the event.

Friday 17th April – Chasing the Fall & Guests [Doors 7pm for 7:30pm start] £7 Early Bird £9 Regular

Chasing the Fall is a dynamic pop punk ensemble hailing from Crewe, comprising talented musicians deeply passionate about their craft. The band is quickly gaining recognition for their energetic stage presence and dynamic performance.

Support is from Failed to Ignite and Homecoming UK

Early Bird Tickets available until 6pm Thursday 23rd April

Friday 24th April – The Blue Yellows & Guests [Doors 7:30pm for 8pm start] Admission TBA

The Blue Yellows are an original grunge-folk band of both intensity and tenderness with tunes ranging from intense, emotive wig outs to sing-along ditties. Expect to hear some new songs as well as some old favourites in their set.

Saturday 25th April – Funk Underground [5-11pm] Admission Free

Prepare to get your groove on with DJ mummyfunk. She is bringing you the very best in classic funk, jazz funk, ska and reggae; served with a dash of soul, blues, afro and latin.

Friday 22nd May – Cheese Night (online only) [8-10] Admission £45 or £59 depending on how much cheese you want

The next in our incredibly popular series of beer and cheese nights with The Cheese Shop, Nantwich: five artisan cheeses matched with five of our beers. Please note, tickets will be available until 6pm on the Sunday 17th May 2025. The tasting will take place on Zoom in the comfort of your own living room. We will deliver both beer and cheese prior to the event.

Saturday 20th June – Funk Underground [5-11pm] Admission Free

Prepare to get your groove on with DJ mummyfunk. She is bringing you the very best in classic funk, jazz funk, ska and reggae; served with a dash of soul, blues, afro and latin.

Saturday 8th August – Jamaican Independence Day Celebration Party [2pm-11pm] Admission Free

Jamaican Independence Day falls on the Thursday 6th August, but we will be celebrating it on Saturday with an all day party. There will be cocktails, Caribbean food and music. Watch this space for updates.

Friday 21st August – Cheese Night (online only) [8-10] Admission £45 or £59 depending on how much cheese you want

The next in our incredibly popular series of beer and cheese nights with The Cheese Shop, Nantwich: five artisan cheeses matched with five of our beers. Please note, tickets will be available until 6pm on the Sunday 16th August 2025. The tasting will take place on Zoom in the comfort of your own living room. We will deliver both beer and cheese prior to the event.

Saturday 29th August – Funk Underground [5-11pm] Admission Free

Prepare to get your groove on with DJ mummyfunk. She is bringing you the very best in classic funk, jazz funk, ska and reggae; served with a dash of soul, blues, afro and latin.

Friday 9th October – Cheese Night (online only) [8-10] Admission £45 or £59 depending on how much cheese you want

The next in our incredibly popular series of beer and cheese nights with The Cheese Shop, Nantwich: five artisan cheeses matched with five of our beers. Please note, tickets will be available until 6pm on the Sunday 4th October 2025. The tasting will take place on Zoom in the comfort of your own living room. We will deliver both beer and cheese prior to the event.

Friday 9th October – Barn54 with The Blue Yellows [Doors 7:30pm for 8:30pm start] Admission pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses.

Barn54 is a German indie duo comprised of Simon (vocals and guitar) and Sina (vocals, keyboard, and melodica). They are known for their strong acoustic pop-rock sound, lively performances and “infectious energy”.