Ashcroft Arts Centre's Ale Festival is back and this time we're going BIGGER than ever! With two days and three sessions!
this summer we are bringing you some of the best beers, ciders, food and live music that the south has to offer!
Last year's breweries included: Bowman Ales, Andwell Brewing Co, Fallen Acorn Brewing Co, Powder Monkey Brewing Co and many more!
If you joined us last year you would have experienced the likes of Black Kat Boppers, Rosco Shakes, Devils Damned String Band and Grizzly and the Grasshoppers as our musical entertainment whilst you enjoyed the selection of beers, ciders and the August sunshine!
The 2023 Brewery lineup is as follows!
Bowman Ales, Powder Monkey Brewing Co, Make Make, Portsmouth Brewing Co, Steam Town, Disruption Is Brewing, Ascot Brewing Company, Elusive Brewing and Ascension cider.
Tickets: £7.50 Per session, Beer Tokens: 6 for £12
Event:
Friday 11 August
Evening, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12 August
Afternoon,12:00pm - 4:00pm
Evening, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday 6:30 – 10:30
JUNCO SHAKERS (Headline)
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Dr. Beatroot (Support)
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Saturday 12:00 – 4:00pm
Thomas Heppell Trio (Headline)
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Lost Post (Support)
Instagram: Lost Post (@lostpostband)
Saturday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
The Swamp Stomp String Band (Headline)
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Sixteen String Jack (Support)
Instagram: SIXTEEN STRING JACK (@sixteen_string_jack)
Food Vendor: Backyard Pantry
Backyard Pantry serves soft, freshly baked Turkish-style flatbreads filled with hot and healthy fillings, as well as delicious cakes.
Our current menu is inspired by our love of food from the Levant. Expect warm sweet spices, pops of tangy pomegranate and salty feta, combined with fresh crisp salads and homemade sauces to complement each dish.
We update our menu seasonally so this will change, except creative fillings inspired by many different cuisines.
Current menu..
Our freshly stone-baked Bazlama- Turkish style flatbreads are brushed with herb and garlic oil and filled with your choice from below…
Herb falafels, red pepper sauce, feta, green tahini yoghurt sauce, pickled turnip, salad.
Saffron lemon chicken, roasted zatar tomatoes, garlic yoghurt, toasted spiced hazelnuts, chillirose honey, coriander, salad.
Spiced lamb koftas, chilli tomato sauce, red cabbage, feta, garlic yoghurt, pomegranate, harissa mayo, fresh mint, cucumber and red onion.
Cheesy topped herby flatbread served with a choice of dips and pickles.
We make everything fresh from scratch, and can cater for dietary requirements if requested in advance. Leigh and Ellie are Backyard Pantry. Leigh has been working in restaurants for 20 years as a chef in fine dining kitchens in London and Wiltshire and is the creative driving force of the business. Ellie has worked as a milliner/headwear designer for over 15 years, but has always had an obsession with flavour, home baking, pickling and creating feasts. Ellie is the co-founding partner and front-of-house/baker at Backyard Pantry.
