The event has been running for 10 years
Annette Belcher Digital Publishing Editor
15:50, 28 May 2025
Bristol Craft Beer Festival will have been running for 10 years
The hugely popular Bristol Craft Beer Festival is returning to the Harbourside for its tenth year, it has been announced. Next month’s event will boast over 300 beers from more than 50 world-class breweries.
And ticket holders to the Lloyds Amphitheatre event, will have access to all-inclusive pours, live music and ‘top-tier’ food.
From its early days as a niche gathering for beer aficionados to its current status as a flagship UK festival, Bristol Craft Beer Festival has grown alongside the city’s thriving indie scene. This year, iconic names including Arbor, Wiper and True, Siren Craft Brew, Bristol Beer Factory, Tiny Rebel, Vault City, Fierce and Chouffe return, alongside acclaimed newcomers and international favourites.
Highlights include ‘never-before-poured-in-Bristol’ brews from sought-after US breweries such as Two Blokes Brewing Co., Urban Artifact and SweetWater Brewing Company, as well as rare one-off collaborations and festival-only small batch releases. More exclusive taps will be revealed in the run-up to the event.
The festival’s “Beyond Beer” zone also returns, showcasing an expanded line-up of craft cider, hard tea, cocktails and spirits. Expect unique pours from producers such as Kicking Goat Cider, Monkey Shoulder, Pulpt and Tipple Tea, ensuring there’s something for every palate.
The city’s culinary favourites will also be serving bold flavours to match the brews. Visitors can dive into Japanese street food from Eatchu, melty indulgence from Meltdown Cheeseburgers, BBQ brilliance from The Jolly Hog and wood-fired classics from Pig’s Pizza – with even more chef and pop-up announcements to come.
With more than 5,000 attendees expected, the festival will feature live DJs and entertainment and promises a buzzing summer atmosphere in one of the city’s most iconic outdoor settings.
The music line-up at this year’s Bristol Craft Beer Festival highlights a mix of local talent and long-standing DJs who’ve helped shape the city’s music scene. Felix Joy, known for his SWU.FM Breakfast Show and early days with Sip The Juice, brings a wide-ranging selection – from unreleased tracks to classic hip-hop. Ben Daley, a long-time DJ with roots in rave, jungle, and UK garage, draws from over 30 years of experience behind the decks, blending everything from disco to house with a focus on rhythm and atmosphere.
Also on the bill is Bill, whose sets combine techno, garage and breakbeat, often spotlighting new voices through her work with the Atypical collective. Don’t Admit Defeat (D.A.D) adds another layer with a mix of house, disco and garage, shaped by years of playing clubs across the UK and Europe. With all four artists connected to SWU.FM, Rinse FM and Bristol’s Room 2, the line-up captures and celebrates the energy of the city’s music culture – past and present.
Greg Wells, Co-Founder of Bristol Craft Beer Festival: “Bristol Craft Beer Festival has always been about more than just the beer – it’s a celebration of creativity, collaboration and community,” said “For our tenth year, we’re honouring our roots while raising the roof with a line-up that’s as bold and brilliant as Bristol itself.”
The festival runs from Saturday June, 13 to Sunday June, 14.
Tickets are on sale now, with all beer included in the price. Book at: bristolcraftbeerfestival.co.uk