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About Bristol Beer Factory - Brewery
Bristol Beer Factory - Brewery is a brewery at 51 Ashton Vale Rd in Bristol, producing bottled beers and cask ales. Its tours cover the history of the brewery and the brewing process for beers, lagers and stouts. Guests walk through the brewery site, with beer samples along the way and trips back to the bar. Tours run on Saturday afternoons and bring several parties together on the same walk. Bookings are arranged in advance by contacting the brewery, and the same route works for questions about bigger groups. The tour ends at the tap room, where guests heading straight to the North Street location get a free pint. The brewery site itself opens on weekdays during the day, and merch is on sale.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brewery tour, brewing process explanation, beer tastings during tour and taproom free pint.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brewery tour, brewing process explanation, beer tastings during tour and taproom free pint.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the guided brewery tour, and nearly every one singles out the host, describing him as knowledgeable, engaging and fun, with a gift for presenting. The tour walks through the company's history and the brewing process for beers, lagers and stouts, and several say they learned a great deal. Close behind is the tasting, with beer supplied on several occasions along the way and frequent trips back to the bar. One reviewer adds that a free pint at the tap room was included, and another notes the warning to hold a beer in one hand and the rail in the other on the steps. Reviewers also praise the booking help from a member of staff, particularly for bigger groups, and the company's local feel and ethical values. Several call it a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and one advises bringing a coat. No complaints appear in the reviews. One group even counted seven Johns among the fourteen on their tour.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the guided brewery tour, and nearly every one singles out the host, describing him as knowledgeable, engaging and fun, with a gift for presenting. The tour walks through the company's history and the brewing process for beers, lagers and stouts, and several say they learned a great deal. Close behind is the tasting, with beer supplied on several occasions along the way and frequent trips back to the bar. One reviewer adds that a free pint at the tap room was included, and another notes the warning to hold a beer in one hand and the rail in the other on the steps. Reviewers also praise the booking help from a member of staff, particularly for bigger groups, and the company's local feel and ethical values. Several call it a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and one advises bringing a coat. No complaints appear in the reviews. One group even counted seven Johns among the fourteen on their tour.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Did the tour last Saturday. Tony Collins review sums it up perfectly. The tour was excellent and Lewis was superb. Very knowledgeable and a great speaker👍🍻😁”
- Google user
“We recently took a tour of the beer factory at Ashton vale, lead by Louie. Who was a fantastic host and clearly enjoys his role, we were a group of 7 but there was also others totalling 15. The tour was informative and slowly meandered through the site, everything was explained from the history to the brewing process of beers, lagers and stouts. Alcohol of your choice was supplied to all on several occasions and everyone seemed to enjoy the experience, we then returned to the tap room for further sampling and continued to enjoy the day, I would highly recommend a tour.”
- Google user
“The best brewery tour I’ve ever done! Lewis was a fantastic host, so knowledgeable and engaging, he added so much fun to the tour. I learned so much about the brewing process - We’ll definitely be back again”
- Google user
“Just did the BBF brewery tour, excellent experience made even better by Lewis, with his factual information and humour, it really made it an enjoyable day.”
- Google user
“Excellent tour of BBF with Lewis. Learnt lots about brewing and how BBF are a true local business! Fun fact - 14 on the tour 7 of which called John/Jon!😂”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Specialist bottled beers and cask ales with public and private of the brewery available.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Breweries near Bristol Beer Factory - Brewery
- Moor Beer Co4.42092.6 mi
live music in brew room, own craft beers on tap, outdoor seating area
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Brewery | 4.8109 | — | brewery tour, brewing process explanation, beer tastings during tour |
| Moor Beer Co | 4.4209 | 2.6 mi | live music in brew room, own craft beers on tap, outdoor seating area |
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