Been taking it steady on the booze recently? Well, step up your game this weekend with the return of Bedminster Beer Trail. Heading into its third year, the ultimate BS3 pub crawl has Bristol’s beer enthusiasts ticking off the very best independent pubs and bars on North and East Street (and beyond).
Between June 14 and 16, everyone is invited to visit all 11 venues along the trail – which does sound like rather a lot for three days, but it’ll be worth it for the glory alone (and the prizes too, but we’ll get to that). If you do participate, you’ll be treated to outside bars, a one-off trail beer, kegs/cans from some of Bristol’s best breweries and more.
After the closure of Bedminster BID, this year’s event is fully self-funded by the participating venues – which include The Spotted Cow (home to one of the best beer gardens in Bristol), The Old Bookshop – which always has an incredible selection of German, Belgian and UK craft beers – the wine bar KASK, and masterminds behind the Bedminster Beer Trail itself, Alpha Bottle Shop.
As a Friday bonus (June 14), the local brewery Bruhaha will reopen its original taproom at Windmill Hill City Farm – where they’ll also be joined by the hot dog-slinging Sausagenius. Other food suggestions in the area, available across the weekend, include Pizzarova, The Malago, CanCanPizza, Natural Vine and Local.Bristol.
You can pick up colourful and creative trail cards ahead of time – designed by local artists Ed Cheverton and Jayde Perkin – and collect stamps with each visit. So no one has to keep a mental tally of all the boozers you’ve been to! Bristol Beer Factory has also crafted a special trail beer, South Of The River, a 4% session IPA, available at all venues.
Unlike previous years, there’s no mention of a prize draw, but those who complete the Bedminster Beer Trail will win a free can of South Of The River. Plus, enjoy 10% off draught beer throughout the rest of the month (June 17-30) in participating venues with your completed card. You can also just order soft drinks if you prefer!
Bedminster Beer Trail:
- Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room, 291 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP
- The Tobacco Factory, 134 Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 2AA
- The Spotted Cow, 139 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ
- The Old Bookshop, 65 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1ES
- Bar 57, 57 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1HJ
- KASK, 51 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EN
- The Steam Crane, 4-6 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1HT
- The Dame, 43 Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BS
- The Coronation, Charmans Buildings, 18 Dean Lane, Southville, Bristol BS3 1DD
- On Point Brewing, 14 Herbert Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1FJ
- Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap, Unit 1, Imperial Arcade, East Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4HH