Regular Events
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 First Thursday – Synth City [7:30pm] Admission Free
Step into the world of Synth City, where boundaries dissolve, and sonic landscapes come alive. Bring a synth, a modular rig, a drum machine or any other electronic instrument (or just yourself) and join in. Whether you’re an experienced musician or a curious beginner, Pod and Martin invite you to explore the realm of electronic soundscapes, where the only limit is your imagination.
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 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.
Special Events
Friday 26th April – Cheese Night [online only] – [8pm] Admission £45 or £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.
Sunday 28th April – Tabletop Tavern Sunday – [3pm] Admission Free
Saturday 11th May – Strange Crewe [7pm-12am] Admission Free
Strange Crewe returns for another stomping night of goth, 80s & alternative tunes, with guest DJ Rob Alfonso Shapes. Are you ready to embrace the darkness?
Friday 17th May – Chasing the Fall + Support [8pm] Admission £5 advance £7 door
Chasing the Fall, are a dynamic pop punk ensemble hailing from Crewe,. They are four talented musicians deeply passionate about their craft; and the band is quickly gaining recognition for their energetic stage presence and dynamic performance.
They will be here tonight to promote the release of their highly anticipated debut EP.
Support is by Homecoming from Staffordshire and First Words from Middlewich.
Saturday 18th May – Gouda Vibrations – Cheesy Disco Night [7pm] Admission Free
Attention my little chums and lovers of guilty pleasures! Prepare to unleash your inner cheese connoisseur and join us on a non-stop journey through the land of musical kitsch, where one-hit wonders and dance routine classics reign supreme! From the irresistible charms of Glee’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” to the unforgettable grooves of The Village People’s “Y.M.C.A,” we’ve got you covered with all the fromage you could ever desire!
So come and join us at Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse for a cheesy extravaganza that will have you singing and dancing until your butt-cheeks hurt.
24-27th May – Annual Cider Festival 2024
Friday 24th May – We are Nomad [8:30pm] Admission Free – Donations Welcome
We are Nomad effortlessly move between original compositions, classic folk-rock and Irish folk tunes. All seasoned with a smattering of jazz, blues and prog rock. Enjoy!
Although this is a free gig we will be putting the “hat” around. Please give generously.
Saturday 25th May – Guided Cider & Perry Tasting with Tom Oliver [8pm] Admission £20
Tom Oliver, widely known as the godfather of British Artisan Cider is coming to Tom’s to talk us through six ciders and perries. There will also be the opportunity to buy cheese platters from the bar.
Sunday 26th May – Exploring Cider with Master Pommelier Cath Potter [4pm] Admission £20
Welcome to a guided tasting for both cider and non-cider drinkers alike by expert pommelier Cath Potter. Throughout the session, attendees will have the opportunity to taste a carefully curated selection of handpicked ciders showcasing the range and complexity they have to offer.
A cheese platter is also available from the bar for those who fancy a nibble.
Sunday 26th May – Cyber Cider Sunday with Fraktal Glass [8pm] Admission Free – Donations Welcome
Cider and synths? It’s the future! Chill-out and relax with a refreshing Cider or Perry (beer and other drinks are also available) to the ambient soundscapes of Fraktal Glass. Join us for a journey into audio Nirvana and cosmic grooviness. Think Brian Eno meets Blade Runner via Tangerine Dream.
Although this is a free gig we will be putting the “hat” around. Please give generously.
Friday 31st May – Cheese Night [online only] – 8pm Admission £45 for beer and 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.
Friday 31st May – Darmus [8:30] Admission Free – Donations Welcome
Take a trip into psychedelia by the way of live looping improvisations on guitar and guitar synth.
Darmus is a project conceived by Dave Hulatt: lead guitarist with Dream Circuit and Road Trip. Dave is an accomplished musician who has played the HRH Prog and Psych festivals three times!
Darmus will also be joined onstage by some special guests, so this is a night not to be missed.
Although this is a free gig we will be putting the “hat” around. Please give generously.
Saturday 1st June – Sabotage with DJ Nexus-9 [7pm] Admission Free
Take a step back in time with DJ Nexus-9. Experience a sonic journey through a golden era of rock, metal, and emo with iconic bands like Nirvana, Metallica, and My Chemical Romance. Sabotage your expectations and dive into the sounds that defined a generation.
Saturday 8th June – Unsigned Crewe: Youth Music Festival 2024 Admission £8 (+18), £3 (U18), £20 Family (2 x +18 & 2 x U18) Children under 10 enter FREE
Following the success of the first youth music festival at Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse in 2023 we are pleased to announce the line-up for Unsigned Crewe 2024:
- Blitz
- Bored Adventures
- Sativa
- The Voke
- Everything under the Sun
- Sugar Donuts
- Dylan Bugg
More to be announced
Saturday 22nd June – Copperhead – [8:30pm] Admission Free – Donations Welcome
Live music from Copperhead, a slightly anarchic acoustic Folk n’ Roll trio who mix traditional folk instrumental tunes and rock songs
Although this is a free gig we will be putting the “hat” around. Please give generously.
Saturday 6th July – Club Tropicana [3pm-12am] Admission Free
Join us for Club Tropicana: an 80s all-day party with a BBQ in the yard and a Strange Crewe 80s special to follow on until late.
The only downside is that the drinks are not free; but there will be an excellent selection to choose from (including cocktails)!
In support of Crewe Pride
Saturday 20th July – C.S.R. – classic rock covers [8:30pm] Admission Free – Donations Welcome
C.S.R. are a classic rock covers band, based around the Cheshire/Staffordshire area, covering such artists as: Tina Turner, Credence Clearwater Revival, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
We will be passing the “hat” around to cover the band’s expenses. Cash donations will be gratefully accepted.
Thursday 12th September – Andrew O’Neill – GEBURAH – We have to kill the King [7:30pm] Admission £18
Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Good Omens 2, cult comedian and nonbinary whirlwind Andrew O’Neill presents an act of symbolic, magickal regicide. A critical smash-hit at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, GEBURAH is a surreal, occult, political stand-up comedy show with a hopeful and practical message. And yeah, we kill the king at the end.
Andrew O’Neill is a veteran of the comedy circuit. Their unique approach to stand-up has seen them work alongside Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Stewart Lee, and Amanda Palmer
GEBURAH is the fifth sphere of the hermetic qabalah, the tree of life that forms the basis of the Western Magickal Tradition. Andrew’s recent shows have all been written through
ritual magic, and each occupies a different qabalistic sphere.
* Andrew O’Neill once supported The Killers at the London Palladium
* Their bestselling book A History Of Heavy Metal has been translated into French, Spanish and Russian
“In their own extraordinary way, O’Neill is one of the most powerfully, radically political comics in Edinburgh” – SCOTSMAN
“No show at this year’s Fringe has made me laugh harder…a dizzyingly eclectic set” TELEGRAPH
“Edinburgh Fringe 2023’s most exciting and uniquely creative comedy experience” one4review
“An hour of colossal scope. Their comedy shows are hilarious, wide-reaching affairs that have no peers” – CHORTLE
Friday 13th September – Sally Pepper + Support [8pm] Admission Free – Donations Welcome
Sally Pepper is a singer-songwriter based in Blackpool, offering a unique brand of acoustic punk. A big voice with a knack for finding the catchiest of hooks. Sally raised the roof the last time she played here, to a packed house, and we are lucky to have her back.
For fans of Frank Turner, Grace Petrie, and acoustic punk in general!
We will be passing the “hat” around to cover the artists’ expenses. Cash donations will be gratefully accepted.
Saturday 12th October – The Blue Yellows + Support [7:30pm] Admission £5 advance £7 door
Making a return visit original grunge-folk outfit The Blue Yellows bring their own brand of intense yet tender songs to Tom’s Tap.
