East Bristol Brewery Trail August
Alan Jones
Aug 4, 2025
Discover the East Bristol Brewery Trail This August – Stay in St Annes
If you’re planning a summer trip to Bristol this August, you’re in for a treat. The East Bristol Brewery Trail returns over the August Bank Holiday weekend (23rd–24th August 2025), bringing together some of the city’s finest independent breweries for two days of tastings, street food, live music, and good vibes.
And the best bit? If you’re staying at our Matchstick Stays apartments in St Annes, you’ll be perfectly placed to enjoy all the action—close enough to join the fun, but far enough to retreat to peace and quiet at the end of the day.
Why the East Bristol Brewery Trail?
The East Bristol Brewery Trail is a self‑guided beer tour where six local breweries open their doors for the weekend. This happens twice a year once in May and in August. I had my first visit to the trail in May and managed 4 of the 6 breweries, not because I ran out of steam but because I ran out of time and my companion was a non-drinker. However non-alcoholic beer is well catered for. We started from little Martha's a short stroll from Temple Meads as we had taken the local train to start our trail. Little Marthas can be found under the railway arches and is a good place to start. Although it depends on your location in the City. For st, annes I would suggest probably Moor Beer. It can get very busy so I would suggest starting earlier in the day and there are plenty of food outlets to soak up the beer.
This year’s breweries include:
- Arbor Ales – Known for bold, hoppy beers and creative seasonal specials.
- Good Chemistry Brewing – Fresh, approachable beers made with balance in mind.
- Left Handed Giant – A Bristol favourite with a mix of modern craft and traditional styles.
- Little Martha Brewing – A cosy microbrewery with a passion for experimentation.
- Wiper & True – Sleek, modern brewing with refined flavours.
- Moor Beer – Unfiltered, naturally carbonated beers with a punchy character.
How It Works
You can start at any of the participating breweries—most are clustered around Easton, Lawrence Hill, and Old Market, which means you can easily walk between them.
What to expect:
- Special one‑off beers brewed just for the event
- Street food from local favourites
- DJ sets and live music
- Behind‑the‑scenes brewery tours
- A buzzing, friendly atmosphere perfect for beer lovers
Getting There from St Annes
From our apartment, you can:
- Walk or cycle into the brewery trail area in around 20–30 minutes.
- Take a short bus or taxi ride to start your trail at Moor Beer or Left Handed Giant.
Insider Tips
- Arrive early to beat the queues and get first pick of the limited‑edition brews.
- Bring a reusable cup or glass—some breweries offer discounts for this.
- Wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be walking a lot!
- Most breweries have pop up food vendors beer sampling.
- Don't peak to soon - go easy - there are 6 breweries to sample.
Our Apartments in St Annes are very busy during the summer and are already getting enquiries for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Book now to secure your perfect base for the East Bristol Brewery Trail 2025 and enjoy a weekend of craft beer, local flavour, and Bristol charm.
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Alan Jones
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