Events

Set in the Kent countryside, Bleangate Brewery is blessed with fields surrounded by ancient oak woodlands. The brewery taproom and shop, 'The Cathedral', is a special place to worship the product of the bine and the grain, a wonderful place to stop by for a glass or two of beer, a takeaway or join the faithful at Firkins at Full Moon, our monthly gatherings.

Firkins at Full Moon events include a range of live music, and other entertainment. Click below to be added to the mailing list for regular monthly newsletters.

Upcoming Events

Date
Saturday, 19th July 2025

Time
open 10am Close 6pm

Saturday 19th July

Five cask ales and two chilled keg beers!

Stone baked pizza and tasty toppings! Delicious Chocolate Cake!

Open 10am

Date
Sunday, 20th July 2025

Time
open 1pm music 2:30 close 6pm

Summer Sunday Sounds

Sunday 20th July, we have live music from the wonderful JAMES SKELTON!!

Five cask ales and two chilled keg beers!

Stone baked pizza and tasty toppings! 

Delicious Chocolate Cake! 

Sure to be a great afternoon!

Open 1pm Music 2:30pm Close 6pm

Date
Saturday, 26th July 2025

Time
open 1:30-6pm Music 2:30pm

Summer Saturday Sounds

 

Saturday 26th July we have live music from the wonderful singer Ian Fox!

IAN FOX
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Solo pianist and vocalist, plays a mixture of his own songs,
plus cover versions from artistes such as
Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Paul Weller, Van Morrison,
etc.  Blues, Soul, Rock, Folk, Americana, etc.

Sure to be a great afternoon!

Open 1:30pm Music 2:30pm Close 6pm

Five cask ales and two chilled keg beers!

Stone baked pizza and tasty toppings!

Delicious Chocolate Cake!

 

Date
Friday, 8th August 2025

Time
Bar opens 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Firkins at Full Moon in August

Named after North Americas largest fish, the Surgeon Moon is during the time that the species increased in number and is also referred to as the red moon due to the reddish hue it takes on in the summer skies.

Details to follow

Full Moon details
Saturday, 9th August 9:13pm
Sturgeon Moon
Date
Friday, 5th September 2025

Time
Bar opens 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Firkins at Full Moon in September

Septembers Full Moon is called the Corn Moon because this is when the crops are gathered at the end of the summer season. The moon appears particularly bright and rises early, letting farmers continue harvesting into the night.

Details to follow

Full Moon details
Sunday, 7th September 7:42pm
Harvest/Corn Moon
Date
Friday, 3rd October 2025

Time
Bar opens 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Firkins at Full Moon in October

October is the Preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox are unable to hide in bare fields.

Like the corn/hunters moon, this moon is particularly bright and long in the sky.

Details to follow

Full Moon details
Tuesday, 7th October 6:20pm
Hunters Moon
Date
Friday, 7th November 2025

Time
Bar opens 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Firkins at Full Moon in November

November’s full Moon is called the Beaver Moon,  because beavers are particularly active at this time of year as they prepare for the winter months ahead.

Another interpretation is that Native American tribes would set beaver traps before the swamps froze, ensuring a supply of warm winter furs.

Details to follow

Full Moon details
Wednesday, 5th November 3:55pm
Beaver Moon