Father’s Day is just around the corner, June 18th for those who have forgotten, and there’s no better place to treat the father-figure in your life than BS3. Whether it be a day of whisky and cheese tasting or milling around a few stores in the sunshine. Here are a few of our picks for how you can spend Father’s Day in Bedminster
Raise a glass at Spirited
This Father's Day, the Spirited team will be celebrating whisky distilleries with a strong family story to tell. Owner Katy has selected five of her favourite whiskies and stories, and paired them with some delicious cheese from their neighbours at North Street Cheese Company.
Tickets are available for two sessions, the first runs from 2pm - 3:30pm and the second from 5pm - 6:30pm. Tickets cost £40 and can be purchased here
Treat your Dad at the Sunday Market
Every week Bristol’s finest food and drink producers gather at BS3’s Tobacco Factory market and Father’s Day will be no different. Feel free to have a chat with the traders behind each stall as you sample their products ranging from yummy cakes and pastries to freshly cooked pies and drinks.
A Fathers Day meal to remember at the Ropewalk
There aren’t many better places to enjoy a Sunday Roast than the Ropewalk on Nelson Parade. This unassuming diner has a lavish interior and a fabulous menu for your dad to enjoy.
Book a table here
Bristol Mural Collective x Paint Factory Exhibition
If you have the whole weekend to treat your dad then why not head down to the Tobacco Factory and watch local artists and members of the Bristol Mural Collective work their magic, painting live in the sunny courtyard with a frozen cocktail in your hand and a live DJ from 11am - 6pm on Saturday 17th June.
Then, on Father’s Day, an exhibition of the artworks created will be put on display from 11am - 11pm.
A dance and a drink at El Rincón Bar Flamenco
Bedminster meets Barcelona. El Rincon’s much-loved Flamenco Sundays will return on Father’s Day bringing Spanish flair to North Street. Expect music of craft and passion, the performance will be from 2pm - 4pm with doors opening at 12pm. Tapas, sherry, cerveza, cocktails and cake will be served.
Book tickets online for £7.50 here or pay £8.50 on the door.
Live Music at the Tobacco Factory Cafe
Let your dad cut loose to Jimi Can’s soothing blend of diverse musical influences, ranging from flamenco to Afro-Latino or West African. Expect some singing with passion and directness, flamboyant guitar strumming, latino piano plus space synth and good doses of world drums & percussions.
The performance will run from 8pm - 10pm.
‘Bad Dad’ at South Street Park
David Walliams 'Bad Dad' is coming to Bristol! This outdoor theatre production at South Street Park is on the 15th of June and promises to be a truly unforgettable experience and the perfect summer family activity if you are busy fathers day weekend.
This fantastic touring play is brought to you by the renowned theatre company Heartbreak Productions. Join Frank and Gilbert as they navigate their way through car chases and convicts in the struggle to escape the clutches of the local crime lord and clear Gilbert's name.
Tickets start from £10 and can be bought here.
