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
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. Each class costs £10, and places can be booked online.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
Aimáte hosts the final open mic of the year 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. Audience members are welcome.
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, and booking is required. Tables can be booked for teams of two, four or six, with a maximum of six people per team. Part of the proceeds go to charity, and the winning team chooses which charity receives the prize money. Prizes are available. Arrive from 19:00; the quiz starts promptly at 20:00 and the evening finishes at 22:30. Tickets go on sale at the start of each month, with updates on The Beer Shop Folkestone’s Instagram.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone
The Beer Shop Folkestone’s first makers’ market is a seasonal showcase of art, gifts and food from local makers and artists. Curated by Ophie OG and Lauren Willis (@ophie.og and @velvetsnow17), it runs from 9am to midday on both days. Ophie OG and Velvet Snow attend both days. Saturday features Bellwood Botanics, Papercutting with Jay, Leesus, Lens of Laur and Love a Lemon Ceramics. Sunday features Bengore Artist / Blue Monday Press, Dottie and Cloud, Elder Ritual, Martin Le Lapin and Mooie Eats.
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. Places can be booked online around the start of each month.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
Enjoy newly released French wine and French-inspired snacks at The Beer Shop, with Leano playing B-sides, skits and field recordings from his vinyl collection.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone
The Very Fun Music Quiz at The Beer Shop Folkestone, hosted by Aimate (@veryfunmusicevents / @justwaitinforaimate). This monthly music quiz features trivia, picture rounds and live singing from Aimee. Entry is £3 per player, with teams of up to 6 and prizes on offer. Booking is required; tables are available for teams of 2, 4 or 6, and tickets go on sale at the start of each month. Arrival is from 19:00 for a prompt 20:00 start.
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
Aimate presents a festive music show with her keyboard and special guests at The Beer Shop Folkestone. Doors open at 19:30; the show starts at 20:30, pauses for an interval at 21:15, resumes at 21:45 and ends at 22:30. The bar closes at 23:30. All ticket holders will have a seat; arrive early for the widest choice. Pay-what-you-can tickets go on sale in early November: £10 subsidised for students and people who are unemployed or on a low income, £12.50 standard or £15 supporter.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
LEANO DJs an offbeat Christmas party featuring obscure festive songs, drum-and-bass versions of classics and reggae Christmas tunes. The music starts at 8pm; guests are encouraged to wear their weirdest festive outfits.