‘Bathtoberfest’ celebrates city independents
This autumn, hot on the heels of the Great Bath Feast, independent bars, bottle shops, breweries and pubs are coming together to celebrate the city’s drinks offer by showcasing local ales, craft beer, cider and wines.
Inspired by Oktoberfest, Bath’s independent drinks operators are coming together to bring a new event - Bathtoberfest - to the city that will celebrate all things local with ale trails, talks and tastings from September 30 – October 9.
Including favourite watering holes such as The Bell, Old Green Tree, The Raven and The Grapes, the launch line-up also includes bottle shops Independent Spirit, Kingsmead Bottle and Brewed Boy as well as brewery Electric Bear and with entertainment being provided at many of the venues from the area’s musical talents.
Like everyone else, the hospitality industry has been hit hard over the last couple of years.
Leader of Bath Council, Cllr Kevin Guy said: “Events like this bring revenue into the city, and, equally importantly, bring vibrancy and fun to visitors and residents alike. I personally will look forward to enjoying a local pint.”
Allison Herbert from Bath’s Business Improvement District (Bath BID) which is supporting the event said: “Bathtoberfest becomes the latest addition to Bath’s impressive roster of events and the BID are delighted to be able to support its launch. Events have a big impact on footfall and spend, especially for independent businesses.’
The event will be free to join and you will be able to get a festival map at participating venues and other outlets. Some bars will be serving German and Belgian beers as well as featuring local breweries, cider houses and vineyards. For more on Bathtoberfest, visit www.bathtoberfest. co.uk or join up if you are an independent venue in the city.