Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
The Beer Shop Folkestone
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone
The Beer Shop Folkestone is a small, friendly bar serving a carefully selected range of canned, bottled, cask and keg beer. Plus proper cider, a selection of spirits, cocktails, wines, soft drinks, teas, drip coffees and delicious snacks for when you need a nibble to go with your drink. You can also buy your beer to take away if you want to enjoy it at home. We're dog friendly too.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone
The Very Fun Music Quiz at The Beer Shop Folkestone, hosted by Aimate (@veryfunmusicevents / @justwaitinforaimate). A very musical, high-energy monthly music quiz with trivia, picture rounds and live singing from Aimee. Entry is £3 per player, with teams of up to 6 and prizes on offer. Tables can be booked for teams of 2, 4 or 6. Arrival is from 19:00 for a prompt 20:00 start.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
A ticketed Oktoberfest opening night at The Beer Shop Folkestone. The evening includes a welcome drink, a stein of Paulaner Oktoberfest beer or a large glass of wine, and a bratwurst-style sausage plate with sauerkraut, mustard and a pretzel, with meat or vegan options available. Lee will tap the ceremonial party keg at 19:00, food is served at 19:30, and the event finishes at 22:00. Attendees must choose meat or vegan at checkout; no other dietary requirements can be catered for.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
The Beer Shop’s annual Oktoberfest celebration runs from 25 September to 4 October, with the venue going Bavarian for the festival. Expect official Oktoberfest beers on keg and bottle, steins of Paulaner and Hofbräu, sausage plates, pretzels, and brass and oompah music.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone
A recurring yoga class at The Beer Shop Folkestone led by Unity Yoga. Designed to feel informal and welcoming, especially for beginners or anyone who feels more comfortable outside a traditional studio setting, the class includes movement, breathwork and meditation for a relaxed, light-hearted start to the weekend. £10 per class.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
A monthly craft meet-up at The Beer Shop Folkestone where people can bring their own sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet or other lap-and-table projects. It is a social session rather than a workshop, organised by Verity from Miss Gingers Fabric Shop on The Old High Street.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
Monthly general knowledge charity quiz night at The Beer Shop Folkestone hosted by Quizmaster Pip, featuring general knowledge, current affairs, music and picture rounds. Entry is £3 per player with teams of up to 6. Tables can be booked for teams of 2, 4 or 6. Part of the proceeds go to charity, and the winning team chooses which charity receives the prize money. Prizes are available. Arrival from 19:00, with the quiz beginning at 20:00.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
A monthly collage-making social at The Beer Shop Folkestone, run in collaboration with artist Sarah Lloyd. Each session has a theme and materials are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Places are limited to ensure everyone has space to work. Tickets are £5 per person, with proceeds helping to cover materials and the artist fee. If you can’t attend after booking, contact the organisers via Instagram DM or hello@thebeershopfolkestone.co.uk; if your place can be resold you’ll be refunded.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
Hosted by Jimi Odell, this spoken word evening features local writers sharing work in progress, including prose, poetry and other readings. Anyone interested in reading can contact Jimi via Instagram.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
An open mic hosted by Aimate at The Beer Shop Folkestone. Performers can try out music, spoken word, poetry or comedy in front of a supportive crowd. A keyboard and microphones are available, and other performers should bring what they need. Slots are around 10 to 15 minutes. For a quieter atmosphere, arrive in the first hour and get your name on the list early, as it can get busier later.