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The Cuckoo’s Nest

Our distillery bar provides the most fantastic atmosphere and has hosted many memorable nights. Be it an open day with no bookings or one of our table service evenings with live music, you are sure to be impressed.

Bar Opening Times

The Cuckoo’s Nest bar opening times do vary so please check we’re open before travelling. Scroll down to see listings of our regular bar nights, Live @ The Nest and special events, to find out when we’re open next.

FAQs

For more information about The Cuckoo’s Nest and Live @ The Nest events, scroll down to our FAQs or click here.

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Live @ The Nest Events

Our regular live music nights with waiter service and delicious food available to order. Book your tickets online to see exciting local artists in the warm, atmospheric surroundings of our distillery.

Bar Nights & All Events

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Fri 29 Mar 2024 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for a Good Friday Special at the Nest with Three Guys Fish & Chips & Taka Taka Mam Kebabs

LIVE @ THE NEST

Connor Banks - SOLD OUT

Sat 30 Mar 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

After a briiliant debut, Connor is back for another vocal and guitar masterclass

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THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sun 31 Mar 2024 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a Easter Sunday Special at the Nest with Fratelli's Wood Fired Pizza

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 06 Apr 2024 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Taka Taka Mam Kebabs

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 13 Apr 2024 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Fratelli's Wood Fired Pizza

LIVE @ THE NEST

Paddy Slater - SOLD OUT

Fri 19 Apr 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Paddy returns by popular demand to entertain on a Friday night special!

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THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 20 Apr 2024 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Food Three Guys Chippy.

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 27 Apr 2024 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Food: Flying Pig Pizza

LIVE @ THE NEST

Liz Long SOLD OUT

Sat 04 May 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Our Liz is back in the distillery, backed by local guitarist Jimmy Noel.

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THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sun 05 May 2024 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for a May Day Bank Holiday Special. Food Taka Taka Mam Kebabs

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 11 May 2024 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Food: Tikka Chance On Me

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 18 May 2024 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Food: Flying Pig Pizza

LIVE @ THE NEST

Steve Walton

Fri 24 May 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Distillery favourite Steve brings the power on his Guitar. Prepare to be blown away.

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THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sat 25 May 2024 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us at the Nest for another night filled with community spirit. Food Butcher Farrel

THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Bar Open

Sun 26 May 2024 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for this Bank Holiday Sunday Nest Special. Food Butcher Farrell

LIVE @ THE NEST

Jonny Oates

Sat 22 Jun 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Local legend Jonny Oates returns to his home village for another lively night.

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LIVE @ THE NEST

Alex Johnson

Fri 12 Jul 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

After a fast sell out in March, Alex is back with his Guitar on a Friday Night

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NESTIVAL 24

Nestival Friday

Fri 02 Aug 2024 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Our second annual Nestival kicks off on Friday.

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NESTIVAL 24

Nestival Saturday

Sat 03 Aug 2024 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Nestival continues on Saturday, make sure you bring your dancing shoes!

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NESTIVAL 24

Nestival Sunday

Sun 04 Aug 2024 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday is family and friends day. Relax after a long weekend with some chilled music.

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LIVE @ THE NEST

Rachael Green

Sat 07 Sep 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Rachael is making her debut at the distillery along with her acoustic guitar!

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LIVE @ THE NEST

The Symbolics

Fri 04 Oct 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Distillery favourites The Symbolics are back with some Country and Americana Classics

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OUR NEST IS A HOME FOR ALL

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cuckoo’s Nest

View our FAQ’s for The Cuckoo’s Nest – we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to provide you with all the information you need.

Don’t worry, we won’t be offended if you don’t like gin! We distil other spirits you might enjoy such as rum and vodka and we also sell premium lager, craft ales, top quality wines and a variety of soft drinks. Something for everyone!

We do not take bookings for our Cuckoo’s Nest nights, however if you have a large group (12+) please do let us know you are coming and we will try and accommodate a space.

Well-behaved dogs on a lead can enter the distillery

We will always aim to have one local food vender onsite to provide food. This may be Pizza, Burgers, Chinese, Chippy or others.

Children of all ages are also welcome until 7pm. Please keep children under close supervision and at no point should they be walking round the farm. Baby changing facilities on site.

Live at the Nest

If you’re excited about attending any of our ‘Live at the Nest’ events, we’ve provided you with all the information you need here.

Don’t worry, we won’t be offended if you don’t like gin! We distil other spirits you might enjoy such as rum and vodka and we also sell premium lager, craft ales, top quality wines and a variety of soft drinks. Something for everyone!

This is a bookings only event, follow the link by clicking the event above to book your place. The maximum size of a party is 10

Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on Live at the Nest nights.

The cost is £10 per head.

Over 18’s only.