Real Ale and Sea Shanty Festival at Freemasons Hall, Park Street, Bristol
Entry and Beer tokens

A gig on Saturday 9th May. The event starts at 12:00.


Bristol's annual Real Ale & Shanty Festival will take place in the 10th & 11th May 2025, at the historic Freemasons Hall on Park Street. We will be hosting the best Shanty Crews from across the west-country, who will perform in the iconic rooms of Freemasons Hall over the weekend. Local Ales and Ciders will be available from the festival bar, festival food and a full bar.

Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

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