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
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 Last 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
Wed 30th July – TOM’s Talks – Into the Manosphere with Dr Shelby Judge [7pm] Admission £7.50
The “manosphere” is the umbrella term for communities of men online who are unified by their anti-feminist and anti-women beliefs. Included within this term are disparate, often warring, factions, including Incels, Pick Up Artists, Men Going Their Own Way, Men’s Rights Activists, and Trolls.
Each of these groups have their own language, culture, and belief system, and though there are common (misogynistic) threads between them, they differ vastly in their philosophies and behaviors. They all hold violent and discriminatory beliefs, which have filtered into more mainstream social media and beyond.
So, what do we do in the face of this crisis? We listen to women. Women’s non-fiction (Laura Bates, Men Who Hate Women; Caitlin Moran, What About Men?) and women’s online activism are active interventions in the manosphere, working to raise awareness of this shrouded problem and offer pathways to change.
Dr. Shelby Judge is Lecturer in English Literature and Media at the University of Derby, researching Incels and the Manosphere. She wrote her PhD on feminist adaptations of Greek mythology, and is currently on tour with a talk on folklore & feminism. She has won several awards, including a Community Engagement Award and an Early Career Research Excellence grant. She is the author of Mythosphere, a book that uses Greek myth to explain the manosphere, which is due to be published in autumn 2026.
Friday 1st August – Minstrels of Mischief [8:30pm] 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 are an alternative pop/rock duo based in the North West of England. They play a mix of covers and original tracks. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
Friday 8th August – Cheese Night (online only) [8pm] – Admission £45 for beer & cheese (£59 for double cheese)
In association with the Cheese Shop Nantwich.
Craft beers curated by our very own Head Brewer are expertly matched with artisan cheese from the Cheese Shop Nantwich. 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 9th August – Jamaican Independence Day Celebration Party [2pm-11pm] Admission Free
Jamaican Independence Day falls on the Wed 6th August, but we will be celebrating it on Saturday with another all day party at The Tap. There will be an outside Cocktail Bar and Caribbean food from the Sunshine Street Food Company. Music will be provided by Funk Underground, with a selection of reggae, ska, soul and funk; all courtesy of DJ mummyfunk. Don’t miss it!
Friday 15th August – Rock Night with DJ Iron Sladen [7pm] Admission Free
Get ready to rock with DJ Iron Sladen! He will be serving up nothing but the best in rock and metal from start to finish. This will be the definitive soundtrack to your mosh, satisfaction guaranteed! Come along and headbang to your heart’s content. Hey, it’s only rock n roll but we like it!
Friday 22nd August – The Dying Lights [8:30pm] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses
Watch this space
Saturday 23rd August – Funk Underground [7pm] 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.
Wed 27th August – TOM’s Talks – Malcolm Havard [7pm] Admission Free
Malcolm Havard is an author who transitioned to writing fiction after a successful career in academic and business publishing. Over the past 15 years, he has specialized in 20th-century historical fiction, producing works such as crime noir set in 1990s Manchester and aviation fiction. His notable books include “The Honey Talker,” “The Fatal Formula,” “Eleven Days,” and “LMF,” each selling over 5000 copies.
Recently, he has focused on the Lisbon series, which features mystery thrillers with espionage themes set in wartime Portugal. We are extremely pleased that he has taken the time to talk about his writings with us. More information about his works is available on his website,.
Friday 29th August – Airtight and Guests [8:30pm] Admission TBC
Watch this space
Sunday 14th September – The Blue Yellows EP Launch Party [4pm] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses
Join us for a splendid afternoon of original music as The Blue Yellows launch their new EP with a live performance of the new material and a Q&A session.
Support will be provided by:
Violet Cry
Dayve Dean
Jasmine Allen Estate
Wed 24th September – TOM’s Talks – Dave Vernon – Admission TBC
David is a local up-and-coming poet and is 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.
Saturday 27th September – Funk Underground [7pm] 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 10th October – Cheese Night (online only) [8pm] – Admission £45 for beer & cheese (£59 for double cheese)
In association with the Cheese Shop Nantwich.
Craft beers curated by our very own Head Brewer are expertly matched with artisan cheese from the Cheese Shop Nantwich. 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 18th October – Codename Colin [8:30pm] Early Bird Tickets £7 (available until 6pm Fri 17th October) Regular Tickets £9
Codename Colin is a ska-punk band hailing from Hertfordshire, UK, and has been electrifying audiences nationwide since 2016 with their high-octane live performances. Their signature energetic vibe, driven by infectious beats and captivating horn-driven hooks, creates an experience unique to the ska punk genre.
This vibrant band has graced stages alongside acts like [Spunge], Fandangle, Sonic Boom Six, and Call Me Malcolm, featuring at prominent festivals including Rebellion, Level Up, Slamdunk and Punk Rock Holiday.
Their live repertoire predominantly showcases tracks from their EPs and albums, such as ‘Escape from Everything’ and ‘Outgunned,’ complemented by surprising covers infused with their distinctive ska-punk treatment, inciting an irresistible urge to skank and bounce among the crowd.
Thursday 23rd October – George Gadd & Mexican Dave [8:30pm] Admission pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses.
George Gadd is a singer-songwriter from Nottingham, known for his folk-punk-emo style. He has been performing for a number of years, both as a solo artist and with his band, George Gadd + The Aftermath. He is known for his energetic live shows, and has played numerous gigs and festivals across the UK. Look out for his new album ‘2000 Ghosts’ due for release in September.
Mexican Dave is a rising folk-punk artist based in Bristol. Following the release of his debut EP, Kinda Wasted, he has taken his energetic performances across the UK, playing everywhere from intimate pubs and cozy house shows to renowned venues and major festivals like 2000 Trees, Beautiful Days, and Barnstomper.
Friday 24th October – Ed Poole [8:30pm] Admission pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses.
With brooding acoustic guitar lines and soaring vocals, Ed Poole embraces the DIY ethic, self-producing and creating songs that blend and weave emo, punk rock and folk with more atmospheric and darker tones.
His debut album, Envelop/Erase was released in 2019 via Liverpool based indie-label, Doing Life Records this space.
Saturday 25th October – Strange Crewe Halloween Special [7pm until late] Admission Free
A cold welcome to all you vampires, zombies, ghosts, ghouls, and undead of all persuasions. Prepare for a spooky night of goth, 80s & alternative tunes.
Sunday 9th November – Fraser Morgan [4pm] 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 – Chasing the Fall & Guests [8pm] Admission £7 Early Bird £9 Regular
Chasing the Fall, are 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.
Early Bird Tickets available until 6pm Thursday 30th October
Saturday 29th November – Funk Underground [7pm] 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 13th December – Fraktal Glass [8:30pm] 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.
Saturday 20th December – Angel of Harlem (U2 Tribute) [8pm] Admission £6
Angel of Harlem are 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 – Strange Crewe – New Year’s Eve Party [7pm-2am] – Ticket holders only after 10pm! Admission £tbc
Strictly ticket only from 10pm through to 2am.
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Saturday 7th March – Shaun Banks [8:30pm] 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 24th April – Chasing the Fall & Guests [7:30pm] £7 Early Bird £9 Regular
Chasing the Fall, are 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 9th October – Barn54 [8:30pm] 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. live performances and “infectious energy.