Regular Events
Every First and Third Sundays – Sunday Board Games – [3pm] Admission Free
Modern and traditional board games for adults of all skill levels. Bring your own games or or play something from our shelves
Every First Sunday – Bottle Share [6pm] Admission Free but please bring something to share if you want to take part
Have a beer to share? Maybe one you picked up on holiday, or perhaps something brewed closer to home? This is your chance to explore new flavours and share experiences. Don’t worry If you don’t have anything on-hand we have a well stocked fridge with craft beer and cider.
Every Second and Fourth Sundays – Crafternoon – [3pm] Admission Free – on a break until March
Bring your craft projects (knitting, crochet, embroidery, drawings, etc) and enjoy a peaceful Sunday afternoon of crafting.
Every 2nd Thursday – Homebrew Club [7pm] Admission Free
If you’re a beer enthusiast or aspiring homebrewer, mark your calendars for the second Thursday of each month and head to Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse. Join our gathering of local homebrewers, and share your creations, with like minded people.
Every 3rd Sunday – Tom’s Tap Pub Quiz – Trivia with a Twist [6pm] Entry £1 per person (pay on the night)
With questions on video games, anime, comics, rock & metal music and many more alternative subjects, this is NOT just another typical pub quiz! The first prize is a bar tab to split between your team (amount dependent on number of entries) and your team name added to the leaderboard. Entry is just £1 per person and teams can include up to 6 people.
Every 3rd Thursday – Open Mic [7pm] Admission Free
Mike and Rona are your hosts for the evening. All performers are welcome and it doesn’t matter if you are experienced or just starting out. Everyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, read poetry, tell jokes or just be part of the audience.
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.
Special Events
Friday 5th December – UNIVERSITY + PAIN.PROGRAM and Guests [Doors 5:30pm for 6:00pm] Admission £8 adv or £10 on the door
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.
With their debut EP, “LONGING FOR TOMORROW” just out, PAIN.PROGRAM is one of Liverpool’s freshest additions. With a crushing fusion of metalcore, post-hardcore and electronica, adding a melodic twist, their music is deeply emotional and tackles the four-piece’s personal struggles, for a visceral and cathartic experience for them and the audience.
FFO: Loathe, vein.fm, seeyouspacecowboy, Julie, foxtails, fallingwithscissors
Myria is a Northwich based Shoegaze trio fusing Noise and Hardcore into their sound. They’ve release multiple singles and an EP through Rare Vitamin Records, a Northwich independent label who’ve put out records for Kicked In The Teeth, Gas Kunst and The C33s (among many others).
FFO: Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, METZ, Ovlov, My Bloody Valentine
BINDER is a Noise/Post-Hardcore/Electronic 4-piece band from Liverpool. They make harsh and experimental music, inspired by Big Black, Shellac, Gilla Band, Table, Slint and Daughters. BINDER is Xander (Bass, Vocals and Production), Evan Fernihough (Guitar & Vocals), Felix Beiert (Drums), with the recent addition of Evie “Veve” Hurst on Synth.
Sativa is a local Crewe band quickly gaining popularity following the recent release of their debut full-length, “Sailor Mouth”. Fast, chaotic and loud, they bring a noisy, mathy Emo to the table that is sure to make you move.
FFO: Cap’n Jazz, The Cabs, Slint, Nouns, Maggat, Jawbreaker, Dilute
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 Damian Darlington (Brit Floyd) and We Are Nomad, plus guests.
Sunday 14th December – The Twelve Stouts of Christmas [3-6pm] Admission – £25
Forget the twelve days of Christmas! Tantalise your tastebuds with The Twelve Stouts of Christmas. We have put together a session of 12 of the best dark beers your mouth will appreciate. Don’t worry, we will provide sensible measures, so you can appreciate the twelfth as much as the first. All the stouts will be available to buy in glasses or cans afterwards.
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.
Friday 19th December – Black Cactus [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
Black Cactus is a Crewe-based band offering original music with a distinct sound. They are heavily influenced by post-punk and alternative rock, such as The National, Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey and Joy Division. Expect thoughtful lyrics and beat driven tunes.
Saturday 20th December – Angel of Harlem (U2 Tribute) [Doors 7:30pm for 8pm 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.
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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.
Wednesday 25th February – Tom’s Talks with Dave Vernon [7pm] Admission Free.
David is a local up-and-coming poet from Wistaston. He writes poems that are humorous, repulsive and self-deprecating, offering a jaundiced but sharp-witted look at the modern world and the people that inhabit it. His work presents a colourful and engaging take on everything from dating anorexics to Greggs addiction and from celebrity animals to the sexual charge of launderettes.
His debut collection, Sauce, was released on May 22nd and is available in local bookshops and on the websites of Amazon and Waterstones. It will also be available to buy on the night.
Saturday 28th February – Funk Underground [6-11pm] 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
Thursday 23rd April – The Dreaming Spires [Doors 7:30pm for 8pm start] Admission TBA
The Dreaming Spires are brothers Robin and Joe Bennett, with Jamie Dawson, Tom Collison and Nick Fowler. Their debut album Brothers in Brooklyn was compared to “Big Star by way of Gram Parsons & Teenage Fanclub” by The Independent. ‘Searching for the Supertruth’ followed in 2015 for which the band were nominated for Album & Artist of the Year at the UK Americana Awards.
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 [6-11pm] 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.
Wednesday 20th May – Pint of Science [7pm] Admission TBA
The scientists from Keele University are back with more fascinating knowledge, and cutting edge research, to expand your mind.
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 13th June – Club Tropicana 3 in support of Crewe Pride [12 noon – 11pm] Admission Free
We give you 80s music from Strange DJs & guests, Caribbean food from The Sunshine Street Food Company, and Jacqui’s legendary cocktails. A winning combination don’t you think? As always there is our regular offer of craft beer and cider plus wine and spirits.
Although the drinks aren’t free, the fun certainly is!
Saturday 20th June – Funk Underground [6-11pm] 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 [6-11pm] 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”.