The Chester Scibar

16/02/2026

10/02/2026

Thank you to sexpert Rachel for talking about the ins and outs of human sexuality at February’s scibar at

14/01/2026

Yesterday evening we had our first of 2026. Dr Nick Dawnay from talked to us about the use of in in human and wildlife investigations. Thanks to our audience and . See you in

10/12/2025

Last night we had our final of 2025. Our very own revealed the scientific formula of a good story and broke this down for all the favourite films.

07/12/2025

Are the British public right?
Join us in StoryhouseLive next week when Mike Pitts will hep us explore how we are hard-wired in the brain for stories. He'll explain how myths endure, the basis of psychology, and how good campaigns are built. But most importantly he’ll ruin all your favourite Christmas films by explaining the structure they all share!
Join us on Tuesday, and before then, don't forget to tell us about your favourite festive movie and what Christmas means to you: https://www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt

More info 👉 https://fb.me/e/40NKz87PO

06/12/2025

Your next SciBar needs you!
Our last talk of the year is going to be interactive, and before then we want to hear from you. 🗣️
Tell us your favourite Christmas film 📺 and what Christmas🎄 means to you on this poll 👉 www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
(P. S. Don't forget to hit the 'next question' button)

14/10/2025

Thank you to our speaker Alison Atkinson from who came to talk about some of the seasonal spooks - vampires 🧛 werewolves 🐺 mummies and skeletons 💀

09/09/2025

This evening we had the great pleasure of hosting and from . They showed us how to go from a skull to a digital avatar 💀 🫅. Thanks for coming along and the audience who joined us 🤩

12/08/2025

🦇 Happening Tonight! 🦇

Join Chester SciBar for an evening all about our nocturnal neighbours bats

"Batting for Bats: What's in it for us?" with Helen Taylor-Boyd exploring the fascinating world of bats.

📅 Tuesday 12th August
🕖 Doors open at 7 PM
🕢 Starting at 7:30 PM
📍 The Garret Bar, StoryhouseLive

10/12/2024

🍻 Tonight’s the night! Join us for The Chester Scibar at StoryhouseLive. Dive into the science of brewing with Dale Lord from That Beer Place.

⏰ Doors open: 7:00 PM | Talk starts: 7:30 PM

02/12/2024

🍻 The Chronicles of Nerdier: The Hops, The Yeast, and The Microbes

Calling all beer enthusiasts and science lovers!

Join us for our next The Chester Scibar on Tuesday, 10th December at StoryhouseLive to dive into the fascinating science of , brought to you by Chester’s own That Beer Place

🍺 Guest Speaker: Dale Lord
⏰ Doors open: 7:00 PM
🎤 Talk starts: 7:30 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the magic behind hops, yeast, and microbes in your favourite pint!

12/11/2024

Thank you to for tonight’s on consumerism. A great audience and presentation - see you in