The Chester Tavern

Live music tonight from Mice in a Matchbox, making their Chester debut!
9pm start 🙂🍻

Our next Funny Firm Comedy Night takes place on Wednesday 4th September 😃
Funny Firm presents…
Nipper Thomas with Kwame Etnasa, James Jarvis and Okse

Nipper Thomas
One of the top comics in the Midlands with over 45 years of experience, Nipper is an award-winning comedian, known for his sharp wit and ability to engage any audience. You may have heard him on the radio or seen him on BBC and ITV – now’s your chance to see him live!

Kwame Etnasa
Expect fresh, intelligent and hilarious comedy from Kwame; whose material draws from his Ghanaian background, his work as an A&E doctor and everyday life. With critical acclaim from his solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Kwame is a rising star you won’t forget.

James Jarvis
Having honed his craft on the open mic circuit, James brings his unique style and wit to the stage. Trust us, he’s average at best!

Hosted by Okse
“One of those rare, natural MCs who makes an audience feel like they’re in their living-room with a good friend.” – Adam Bloom

Tix available now, from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/630459/

Live Music this week… 🙂

On Thursday, we welcome Mice In A Matchbox who’ll be entertaining us with their lively blend of familiar and original material. 🙌

On Sunday afternoon, the fabulous Larkham And Hall return with their unique blend of Americana, roots and blues. 🙌

We're all still buzzing from yesterday - thank you to Killa Pizza, Chris Jones Acoustic and everyone who joined us to help make it such an amazing day ❤️❤️❤️
We continue our Anniversary celebrations this afternoon, with the fantastic Shotgun Marmalade making a very welcome return. 🙌🙌
Live music from 4pm 😎🍻

Thanks for your support over the last 2 years! Hopefully you’ll keep supporting us in this and new ventures. Only unfortunate thing is the guys at Killa Pizza have sold out! Again thank you all for your support. Big kiss

Killa Pizza are set up and nearly ready to start serving! Who’s coming down for some pizza?

This weekend, we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary at The Chester Tavern 🥳🥳🥳
We've got Killa Pizza joining us tomorrow, along with live music from Chris Jones Acoustic (6-8pm) and we've booked some lovely weather for the beer garden. 😎🍻🍻
The celebrations continue on Sunday, as we welcome back the wonderful Shotgun Marmalade. 🙌
Needless to say, you're all invited to join us 😍 # # #

If you know someone who loves T-Rex, give 'em a shout! 📣📣📣
Tonight, playing live in the bar, we have Acoustic Warrior a Tribute to Marc Bolan & T.rex 🥳🥳🥳
Admission FREE 🙂

Final shout for tonight!!
We're down to our last couple of places if you'd like to join us 😊😀

This Week's Must-See Events! 🌟 Explore the list below and see if any event catches your eye 👇

Funny Firm Presents Live Comedy

Venue: Chester Tavern
Date: Wednesday, August 7
Details: Enjoy a special night of comedy featuring Kevin Daniel, Joanna Surowiec, and Darren Mortiboy. Hosted by Okse, this event promises laughter and unforgettable performances.
Event Link: Funny Firm Presents Live Comedy at The Chester Tavern

T.Rex Tribute - Acoustic Warrior

Venue: Chester Tavern
Date: Friday, August 9, 9 PM
Tribute to Marc Bolan & T.Rex
Details: Experience an intimate and unique acoustic performance by Jason Luke Bolan Rushby, celebrating the iconic sounds of 70s Glam Rock with a personal touch and crowd interaction.

Event Link: (Kidderminster) T.Rex Tribute - Acoustic Warrior

Murmur Live Music

Venue: The Three Crowns and Sugar Loaf
Date: Friday, August 9
Details: Enjoy a night of live music with Murmur. Free entry!
Event Link: Murmur - Murmur - Live Music 🎶

Beer and Bat Walk

Venue: Hartlebury Castle
Date: Saturday, August 10, 7 PM
Details: Join an evening of bat spotting combined with local beer tasting. This unique event blends nature and leisure. Advance booking required.
Event Link: Fundraising Event: Beer and Bat Walk

Vintage Transport Extravaganza

Venue: Severn Valley Railway
Date: Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 11, 10 AM - 4 PM
Details: Admire a wide range of classic and vintage vehicles at this transport-themed event. It's a great opportunity to see an impressive collection of historical vehicles.

Event Link- https://facebook.com/events/s/vintage-transport-extravaganza/1876618936160670/

Summer Funday

Venue: Kidderminster Harriers Social Club
Date: Sunday, August 11
Details: A fun-filled day for families with attractions like a tombola, bouncy castle, mini disco, and more.

Event Link: Summer Funday

Open Mic at The Bear and Wolf

Venue: The Bear and Wolf
Date: Sunday, August 11
Details: Enjoy a variety of performances at this open mic event.

Event Link: cebook.com/events/s/open-mic-at-the-bear-and-wolf/1650145992386391/

Jelleyfest 2024

Venue: Jelleyman's Mill
Date: Sunday, August 11
Details: A charity fundraiser featuring a craft market, heritage tours, open mic, vintage games, yarn sale, food, drinks, and live music. Funds raised will go towards restoring the mill and supporting community arts and heritage projects.

Event Link: Jelleyfest 2024

Summer Family Fun at Severn Valley Railway

Date: Trains run Tuesday-Thursday & weekends until September 1
Details: Experience a range of family-friendly activities at the Severn Valley Railway. Enjoy vintage train rides, interactive exhibits, mini golf, and magic shows, all set in a charming railway environment.

Event Link: Summer Family Fun at the Severn Valley Railway

This Week…

We’re all looking forward to our latest Funny Firm comedy night on Wednesday. Hosted by our own Okse; headlined by the brilliant Kevin Daniel, also featuring sets from Darren Mortiboy and Joanna Surowiec. 🙌🙌
Last few tix, either online or from behind the bar 👍

We have a treat lined up for fans of T-Rex on Thursday… Acoustic Warrior a Tribute to Marc Bolan & T.rex will be playing all your favourite Marc Bolan songs in the bar from 9pm.
Feel free to dress up if you’re coming along. Matt’s already got his feather boa ready 😀

This weekend, we celebrate our second anniversary at The Chester Tavern! We’ll have Killah Pizza, live music and a weekend of celebrations
On Saturday, the wonderful Chris Jones Acoustic will be entertaining us from 6pm 🙌
Music on Sunday comes from the fantastic Shotgun Marmalade 🙌

See you all soon # # #

A quick update.
Pete Boddis is, sadly, unable to join us this afternoon 😢

Fear not, music fans - the equally wonderful Rob from One Tree Canyon will be stepping in off the subs bench. 🙌❤️

Sending our best wishes to Pete, we hope to welcome him at a later date xx

We have a proper Midlands legend joining us this afternoon 🙌🥳
Pete Boddis, the subject of a recent award winning documentary on his musical life, plays live in the bar from 4pm 🙂🍻

We have a proper Midlands legend joining us this afternoon 🙌🥳
Pete Boddis, the subject of a recent award winning documentary on his musical life, plays live in the bar from 4pm 🙂🍻

With August already upon us, it’s time to reveal our events for the month ahead. 😍😎
Fans of T-Rex are in for a treat on the 8th, we celebrate our second anniversary of the pub on 10th / 11th and Tom Hingley (ex singer with Inspiral Carpets) is here on 30th. 🙌

Lots more to enjoy, too 🙂
Shares, as always, very much appreciated. ❤️
See you all soon # # #

The brilliant Tom Sivell will be playing live in the bar tonight!! 🥳🙌
9pm start, not to be missed 😊

Just 7 days to go until our next Funny Firm Comedy Night, headlined by the brilliant Kevin Daniel. 🙂

Kevin is an award winning comedian, who has established himself as one of the hottest up and coming acts on the UK comedy circuit. He is regularly booked by some of the most well–established comedy promoters across the UK, his commanding stage presence, relatable exquisite storytelling, and well–crafted jokes always leave audiences wanting more.
Joining him on the night will be Darren Mortiboy, Joanna Surowiec and our very own Okse 🙌🙌🙌

This week’s musical delights…

On Thursday, we look forward to welcoming back the amazing Tom Sivell, who’ll be entertaining us from 9pm. 🙌

The legendary Pete Boddis makes his Chester debut on Sunday afternoon. Pete has been a major figure on the West Midlands music scene since the 1960s and has recently been the subject of an award winning documentary. 🙌

A DATE FOR THE DIARY…
On 10th and 11th August, we celebrate our second anniversary at The Chester Tavern! We’ll have Killah Pizza, live music and a weekend of jubilant fun, as we thank you all for making the pub so special. More details to follow... 🙂 xx

We have live music this afternoon from 4pm, with the brilliant Son of Stan 🙂🙌🍻

What an amazing night with David Gedge from The Wedding Present. 😊

A full house ✔️
A lovely, attentive audience ✔️
An evening that will live long in the memory ✔️

Thank you so much to David, Rachael, Lee and Boz for entertaining us; to Mick on the sound desk and to Matt for looking after us all. 🙌🙌

Our next gig upstairs will be Tom Hingley on 30th August, lots more to be announced over the coming months xx

For those lucky ones coming along to tonight’s David Gedge gig…

Doors to the upstairs venue will open at 7.30pm. Obviously the downstairs bar is open from midday, so feel free to make yourselves at home ahead of the show!
We have a mix of seats and standing for the gig so, if you prefer to sit, we advise arriving early if possible.

We aim to finish at around 10.30, handy for those of you catching trains. Thanks again for supporting the event, we look forward to seeing you later x

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Just 2 weeks to go until Funny Firm presents... Kevin Daniel + Darren Mortiboy, Joanna Surowiec and Okse 🥳
See comments for tix details 🙂

Tonight!! 🥳🥳🥳
Yes, we know it's not the last Tuesday of the month, but we hope you can all still make it.
Performers and listeners equally welcome, hosted by lovely Dan Hunt 🎵🎸

On Tuesday, a week earlier than usual, we host our monthly Open Mic night.
All invited, all welcome. Hosted by lovely Dan Hunt 🙌

There’s no music downstairs on Thursday, as we have the legendary David Gedge from The Wedding Present playing in our upstairs venue. This event has completely sold out. 👏 ❤️

Sunday afternoon’s entertainment comes courtesy of Son of Stan, who played a blinding set here supporting Henry Cluney. We’re thrilled to welcome him back. 🙌
4pm start

Live music this afternoon from The Troublesome Trio, making their Chester Tavern debut! 👏
4pm start 🙂🍻

Our latest Songwriter Night takes place this evening, this time showcasing the talents of The Missed and Erica Jean 🥳🥳
9pm start 👍

Music's coming home…

On Thursday, we host our latest Songwriter Night, this time showcasing the talents of The Missed and Erica Jean. 🙌🙌

On Sunday, we welcome The Troublesome Trio for their Chester debut 🙂