Music at the Chip ‘n’ Ern is organised by volunteers, and supported by the management and staff at the pub.

Want to play at the Chip ‘n’ Ern? Drop by or contact us via this booking form

Along with the regular traditional music sessions on a Wednesday evening, we’re establishing a low-cost, weekly music night where you can expect to find local singer songwriters honing their craft.

You might see new collaborations, people trying out new work, people performing for the first time, album launches, celebrations, and the rest.

There are also one off events like album launches, and gigs by touring musicians.

The Chip ‘n’ Ern is also home to Vinyl Revival - a vinyl records event on the third Sunday of the month.

The venue

Upstairs

The upstairs space at the Chip ‘n’ Ern is a great small venue.

Capacity for fire regulations is 60 people, but it’s more realistically a 30 person event space.

The space is approx 8m x 5m, with tables, seating and a small stage area.

It is an ideal space for Music. Acoustic music and works well as an ‘intimate’ performance space.

It already hosts ad hoc music event, Vinyl Revival once a month (third Sunday), some meetings, and the Graphite club on alternate Wednesdays.

Its biggest drawback is that it is an upstairs space accessed by stairs, so difficult for people with mobility issues.

The bar is downstairs

There are toilets upstairs.

Street Level Bar

The main part of the pub is the bar which is at street level, so easily accessible.

You can find the Pick Up And Play traditional music sessions here every Wednesday evening from about 8pm.