Feast On Bristol is the South-West's answer to a proper long weekend away from the kitchen. Four days of the region's best independent restaurants, live music, and cooking demos—all on The Downs with none of the pretension.
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Running 23–26 July, this is Bristol's ultimate food festival. Expect a rotating lineup of local independent restaurants serving proper food, live music across the grounds, and cooking demonstrations from people who actually know what they're doing. It's the kind of event where you'll spend a day eating your way through Bristol's best and still find something you missed.
The vibe
Think festival sprawl meets farmers' market meets street food rally—but with a solid backbone of Bristol's independent scene. The Downs is a proper outdoor space, so you've got room to wander, graze, listen to live music, and actually breathe between courses. It's casual enough to show up in jeans but good enough that you'll want to dress a notch above.
Getting tickets
Tickets are available through Skiddle. Exact pricing hasn't been confirmed yet, but expect day passes and multi-day options to suit whether you're going full festival mode or just popping in for an evening. Early-bird rates often shift closer to the date, so booking sooner rather than later makes sense.
Where to stay
The Downs is right in the heart of Bristol, so accommodation options are plentiful. We've picked out hotels within easy reach of the venue below—everything from budget-friendly chains to something with a bit more character.
Getting there
Bristol is straightforward to reach. By train, it's roughly two hours from London Paddington, ninety minutes from Cardiff, and two and a half hours from Manchester. If you're driving, the M5 and M4 feed directly into the city; The Downs has car parks nearby, though they fill up quickly during events. Flying into Bristol Airport is also an option if you're coming from further afield.
🧳 Travel essentials
🏨 Where to stay nearby
🥂 Premium stays 5-star
💷 Budget-friendly under £120/nt
📍 The venue
The Downs Bristol
The Downs, Stoke Rd, Durdham Down
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