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.
Past Events
Firkins at Full Moon in December
The coming of winter earned December’s full moon the name cold moon. Other names include the long night moon and the oak moon.
Details to follow
Firkins at Full Moon in September with Devil’s Advocado
On Friday 5th September we have the amazing trio,
Devil’s Advocado
Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2025 – Live Music in the Afternoon
Monday 25th August, 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 3pm Close 7pm
Summer Sunday Sounds 24th August 2025
We are open on Sundays now and Sunday 24th August, we have live music from the wonderful singer
Lee Thompson
Yes, he’s back again by popular demand!!
Lee is a solo singer/guitarist. His sets consist of popular tunes ranging from the 60s all the way through to present day – sure to be a great afternoon!
Open 2pm, Music 3pm, Close 6pm
Five cask ales and two chilled keg beers!
Stone baked pizza and tasty toppings!
Good Lord Chocolate Cake
Forged Steal – Saturday 23rd August
The fantastic, entertaining duo are back playing an eclectic mix of folk and pop with unique harmonies and backed by base ukulele!
Great beer and atmosphere!
Fun space for the kids to play
The yummiest pizzas are here today
And excellent entertaining music in the afternoon!
Summer Sunday Sounds 17th August 2025
We are open on Sundays!
Ready for a toe tappin’ time?
Sunday 17th August, we have live music from the wonderful Gumbo!
Come to the brewery for some great music from Gumbo with their eclectic repertoire that incorporates a range of Blues, Gospel, Ragtime and more.
Guaranteed to both set toes a-tapping and occasionally, even tug on the odd heartstring!
Open 2pm Music 3pm Close 6pm
Five cask ales and two chilled keg beers! Lots of local wines and soft drinks. Stone baked pizzas with tasty toppings!
Summer Sounds on Sunday with Live Music from Callum
Summer Sounds on Sunday with Live Music from Callum
Callum will bring you a fun afternoon of blues & roots music & some of his own material too!
Open 1pm, music 3pm, close 6pm
All welcome!
Free Entry
At least five cask ales on tap!
Stone baked pizza, snacks
Brewery shop: take away beer,
t-shirts, gift ideas, local produce
Bleangate Brewery, Braggs Lane, Herne, Kent, CT6 7NP
01227 361 555 www.goodyales.co.uk twitter: @GoodyAles
Summer Saturday Sounds 9th August 2025
Saturday 9th August with James Skelton
Talented singer/guitarist playing a range of favourite songs 1pm -6pm
Folk, rock, country……
Great beers, lots of local wines and soft drinks, delicious pizzas, The Good Lord Chocolate Cake!
Firkins at Full Moon in August 2025
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.
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!
