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
Friday 4th July – Sally Pepper (album launch party) with guest Harrison Rimmer [8:30pm] Admission – pay what you can (cash on door). We suggest a donation of at least £5 to cover the artist’s expenses
Sally Pepper‘s debut album “Unsolicited Opinions” will be released on 30/6/25 via Horn & Hoof Records – Manchester, with pre-orders available NOW on digital and physical copies on Bandcamp. We are honoured that Sally has chosen Tom’s Tap for her acoustic release show.
Harrison Rimmer is no stranger to the Tap either! Expect high energy rock with heart felt and reflective lyrics.
Saturday 5th July – A Tutored Beer Tasting with Laura Hadland [6:30pm] Admission £25
Laura Hadland took the plunge to become a full time drinks writer in 2017. She writes regular columns for CAMRA’s What’s Brewing and Vineyard Magazine and her first book, 50 Years of CAMRA, was named the Best Beer Book in the World 2022.
She has judged the Supreme Champion Beer of Britain, SIBA National Beer Awards, the International Beer Challenge and the World Beer Awards. As a former Leicestershire resident, she also makes an annual pilgrimage back to Melton Mowbray to judge the British Pie Awards (and visit Round Corner Brewing.)
During this tasting session, Laura will guide you through a curated selection of five craft beers chosen to showcase diverse styles and flavours. This will be a social and informative evening with like minded people and a chance to expand your palate and deepen your appreciation of beer in its many forms..
Friday 11th July – Angel of Harlem (U2 Tribute) [8:30pm] £7 early bird (available until 6pm 10th July) £9 regular
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.
Saturday 12th July – Unsigned Crewe 2025 [6pm] Admission £5
It’s official, after two successful years, Unsigned Crewe is back for round three at Toms Tap to showcase unsigned and local talent.
Limited tickets available, so get yours now to avoid disappointment.
In support of St. Paul’s and Body Positive
This year’s acts will include:
SEREGADE are a 4-piece hard rock band from Cheshire dedicated to pursuing a sound that is fearless in its expression of emotion; the heaviness accompanied by beauty, the fire with elegance, and the shade with light.
OSCAR PHILLIPS blends raw folk and acoustic grunge classics with bold, message-driven songwriting.
WOODHOUSE are an experimental hardcore punk band that fuse several different influences like grunge, shoegaze and even jazz. First formed by guitarist and backing vocalist Oli along with bassist and vocalist Ewan with one goal – to make something special and something they’re proud of. After they recruited their second guitarist Lucy and fast hardcore influenced drummer Evan they truly found their sound and now they intend to do exactly what they set out to.
XAN is 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 19th July – Tapas Night at Tom’s Tap [4pm] Admission £40
Tapas are small, savoury appetizers or snacks, often served to accompany drinks. While “tapas” are traditionally known for their Spanish origins, the concept of small, shareable plates and appetizers has also found its way into Latin American cuisine. Our selection of tapas come from both the old and the new world, giving you a taste of Spain and Mexico.
The night will start with a glass of Sangria. Then five tapas, from our co-hosts The Hearty Kitchen, will be matched with five of our beers. As each course is presented your hosts will provide tasting notes on the dish and its accompanying drink. A curated music playlist will play in the background to enhance the total experience.
About your hosts….
We at The Hearty Kitchen are a mother and daughter duo who have had a shared passion for eating and cooking great food since we can remember. Our shared travels have only heightened our deep appreciation for each country’s excellent cuisines, and it is our most recent experiences of real Spanish and Mexican food that we cannot wait to share with you all.
Sean Ayling is an award winning beer maker. He is also Head Brewer and resident beer expert at Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse.
Tickets available until 6pm Sat 12th July
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 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.
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
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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 – Dr Tim Havard [7pm] Admission Free
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Friday 29th August – Airtight and Guests [8:30pm] Admission TBC
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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
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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.
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.
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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 20th December – Angel of Harlem (U2 Tribute) [8:30pm] £7 early bird (available until 6pm 19th December) £9 regular
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.
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