Loud music.
Cold taps.
A neighbourhood bar with a real stage on Main Street. Local bands every weekend, open mic on Thursday and the Sunday blues jam. Cheap pints, good wings, no attitude.
Who’s playing
Live music four nights a week. No ticket needed for most shows: pay the cover at the door.
Northbound Freight
Roots rock · Full band
Doors 9 pm$10 at the doorTicketsLola & the Late Shift
Soul, Motown & dance covers
Doors 9:30 pm$15 · 19+TicketsSunday Blues Jam
Bring your instrument · House band
Doors 4 pmFreeDetailsOpen Mic Night
Sign-up from 7 pm · All styles
Doors 8 pmFreeDetailsCassie Wren
Acoustic singer-songwriter
Doors 8:30 pm$10TicketsThe Rust Belt Saints
Classic rock & originals
Doors 9:30 pm$15 · 19+Tickets
Daily specials
A different deal every day from our menu. Today’s is highlighted: add it to your pickup order.
- MondayClosedSee you tomorrow.
- TuesdayBurger TuesdayClassic cheeseburger · With fries.
$14.00$11.00 - WednesdayWing WednesdayChicken wings (1 lb) · Pick your sauce.
$16.00$12.00 - ThursdayPoutine ThursdayPoutine · Fries, curds and gravy.
$11.00$8.00 - FridayFish FridayFish & chips · Beer-battered haddock.
$14.49$12.99 - SaturdayNacho SaturdayNachos to share · Built for the table before the band.
$17.00$14.00 - SundaySunday ribsSmoked side ribs, half rack · With coleslaw and a corn muffin.
$19.00$16.00
Sample specials for this demo. Special prices are for today only.
An old hardware store with a stage
Main Street Tap & Stage started in 2009 when two session players bought an old hardware store on Main Street, tore out the shelving and built a stage where the paint counter used to be.
Since then more than 1,500 bands have played that stage, from first-time open-mic nerves to touring acts on their way through. The sound is good, the beer is cold and the staff know most of the regulars by name.
Get your band on our stage
We book local and touring bands about six weeks ahead. Tell us about your music.
- The stage16 × 10 ft stage, full PA, house drum kit and a sound tech on Fri & Sat.
- The dealDoor split or a guarantee, plus a drink tab and a meal for the band.
- The crowdAbout 120 people on a busy night. We promote every show online.
Nights at the bar
Pictures are AI illustrations made for this demo. A real site would use the bar’s own photos.
What people say
Sample reviews written for this demo“Best little stage in town. Great sound, cold beer and you can actually talk to the band after.”
“Open mic Thursday is a gem. Played my first ever gig here and the crowd was so supportive.”
“Wings and a pint before the show is our Friday tradition now.”
Hours & directions
240 Main Street
Anytown, ON A1A 1A1
Live music Thursday to Sunday
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Wednesday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Thursday | 4 pm – 1 am |
| Friday | 3 pm – 2 am |
| Saturday | 1 pm – 2 am |
| Sunday | 2 pm – 10 pm |
Email shows@mainstreettapandstage.example · Holiday hours may vary.
Questions, answered
Can I order food to go?
Yes. Add food from the menu on this page, pick today or tomorrow and a 15-minute pickup window, and it’ll be bagged at the bar. Pay when you pick up. Pop, juice and non-alcoholic beer can go in the bag; beer, wine and cocktails are dine-in only and can’t be ordered for pickup.
Can I reserve a table for a show?
Yes for groups of six or more. Call us; otherwise seating is first come, first served.
Is there a cover charge?
Most weeknights are free. Friday and Saturday shows are usually $10 – $15 at the door; Sunday jam is free.
How do I get my band booked?
Use the “Play here” form with links to your music. We book about six weeks ahead.
Is there a dress code?
No. Come as you are.
Do you take cards?
Yes: debit, credit, tap and cash.
Is it all ages?
Kids are welcome with an adult until 8 pm. After 8 pm it’s 19+ with ID.
Is there parking?
Free street parking after 6 pm and a public lot behind the building.