The Ropemakers

04/06/2026

Entertainment at the Ropemakers this weekend is looking good with three festival acts that have huge praise from audiences up and down the country.
It all starts with the Weekly Meat Draw with over £130 worth of prizes. Just £1 per ticket and you could win your Sunday joint! All proceeds go to The Living Tree Cancer Support Group. They are a self-help support group for people who have experienced cancer and for their families/carers. The group is based in Bridport and is open to anybody affected by cancer from West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset.
They are all at different stages of cancer or caring for someone with cancer. All of their activities are free of charge.
You've got to be in it to win it!

Friday 5th June sees the amazing Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion on at 8:30pm - Hailing from South West England, Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion have built up a strong local fan-base always leaving audiences wanting more during their many travels throughout the UK and Europe. Innovative roots rock and skiffle music drawing on traditional blues, jazz and folk influences and with frequent forays into gypsy-tinged psychedelia.

Saturday 6th June sees the stupendous Du Glas playing at 8:30pm - Born out of the vibrant music scene in Penzance, Du Glas offer their own brand of inventive and energetic heartland rock combining influences from Americana and folk music.
Du Glas (Cornish for ‘black’ and ‘blue’) began their adventure in 2016 with Lucy Osborne (lead singer) and Anthony Power (guitarist and songwriter) performing at open mic nights and jam sessions in West Cornwall. With Lucy’s background in theatre and Anthony’s catchy tunes and meaningful lyrics, the duo captured audiences’ hearts with their emotional and dynamic music.
The group has since added Kevin Cook on drums, Crisso on bass and the sweet sounds of Lou Peixinha on flute and violin. This gig is in association with Fuelled by Cider

Sunday 7th June We welcome the superstar talents of FMI Clatters who will play at 4:00pm - Plymouth's folky, storytelling, festival regular with alter egos such as swingball man and a mild mannered teacher!
Clatters plays a combination of self-penned songs, mixed with parodies and the odd sea shanty on guitar and mandolin. His songs combine wit and humour with lyrics that can pull at the heart strings. We hope that you join in with the mega anthem that is “Nobby Clarke!”
Opening for a number of bands in recent years, including: The Leylines, Hobo Jones and the Junk Yard Dogs, Gaz Brookfield, Nick Parker, Dan Donnelly & Jon Sevink, Will Varley, 3 Daft Monkeys and three times for Mark Chadwick. He has also played several festivals including regular slots on the stages of Watchet Festival, Beautiful Days, Here for the Music, InCider, OutCider and Cursus festivals.

03/06/2026

We have a few dates in July that we need to fill.
Please give me shout if you know you are free. The dates are:

Fri 3rd July
Fi 10th July
Sat 25th July
Fri 31st July

We don't normally put on many covers bands

Many thanks to all of you who respond

03/06/2026

We have the wonderful Du Glas coming up from Cornwall this Saturday to play just for you!
We are looking forward to giving them a warm welcome - this is a sample of what they do...

Du Glas are a country rock band based in Cornwall, England featurin...

02/06/2026

This Friday (5th June) we have the amazing Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion....
Mighty fine music...

(L. Philbrick; Trad.)Engineered by Jake Philbrick and Lee Pyart ...

29/05/2026

A few more delicious treats for our Summer Menu:
Tiramisu
Biscoff Sundae
Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad
We love to tempt you...

27/05/2026

It’s been a wonderful week this week and we would love to see you all to the entertainment lined up at the Ropemakers this weekend starting with the Weekly Meat Draw with over £130 worth of prizes. Just £1 per ticket and you could win your Sunday joint! All proceeds go to The Living Tree Cancer Support Group
The Living Tree, Bridport. They are a self-help support group for people who have experienced cancer and for their families/carers. The group is based in Bridport and is open to anybody affected by cancer from West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset.
They are all at different stages of cancer or caring for someone with cancer. All of their activities are free of charge.
You've got to be in it to win it!

Later on we have a change to our programme of events as the advertised Curst Sons are unable to play. We are very [pleased that Mustard Allegro have agreed to step in and will be playing at 8:30pm. Mustard Allegro are a 4 piece band from Bristol & Somerset. Their sound is an eclectic cocktail of influences. Thier high energy live shows are filled with humour, audience engagement and interaction, a hobby horse, and a pineapple named juicy Jon; their aim is to get everyone laughing and dancing in equal measure; with influences from reggae to klezmer, balkan to ska and afrobeat to surf.
On Saturday the phenominal What the Phunk take to the stage at 8:30pm. WHAT the PHUNK are renowned for their high octane blend of funk, soul, jazz, disco and R&B creating a show you won’t forget.
Passionate about harmony, melody and irresistible bass lines, What The Funk’s fans come from all walks of life… Dancing and grooving their way onto the dance floor.
The core of WTF is the powerful vocals of Pauline Daw, backed by an eclectic mix of experienced musicians. Collectively, their gigging experience is unrivalled! From the raw funk of James Brown to the hip-hop, dance-pop of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. From pubs, to clubs to weddings to private parties and corporate functions, they know what makes a dance floor jump!
Sunday sees the pace take a turn in style with middle eastern influenced Cobra Café playing at 4:00pm – British-Hungarian acoustic flute and guitar duo plays an eclectic collection of world music from Armenia to Venezuela and plenty more in between. Besides, they also play some of their original songs. They blend cultures and musical genres into a unique style that is very easy to enjoy. Expect something different, with great rhythms and evocative melodies.

26/05/2026

Fresh on the menu today:
Sharing platter with Italian cured meats, homemade flatbread and hummus with olives

21/05/2026

Another Bank Holiday weekend sees some excellent live music at the Ropemakers together with the weekly Charity Meat Draw on the Friday evening at 6pm. The Meaty Draw raises money for The Living Tree and there are £130 worth of prizes to be won !

Later on Friday we welcome Zoe Schwarz Bluez Party who will play at 8:30pm. They play Funky rocking blues with Zoe Schwarz-vocals, Rob Koral-guitar, Anth Caplen-bass, Ady Milward-drums & vocals ... rootsy original songs, strong catchy riffs 'n grooves, plus some cool 'n groovy covers..... mixing old school tradition with a contemporary swagger and verve... COME ON DOWN

Saturday sees local legends Shelby's Elbows playing at 8:30pm – Shelby’s Elbows are an acoustic duo, made up of Dorset musicians Martin P. Davies and Phil Jeffs. Formed after meeting in various Open Mic nights in 2008, Shelby’s Elbows have developed into a locally well known entertainment duo, playing a variety of instruments and producing an instantly recognisable sound that surprises people when they discover that there’s only two people making it. Well, we need say no more!!

Sunday is wind-down day with James Hollingsworth at 4:00pm. South-West England-based James Hollingsworth has a passionate voice and a unique, complex acoustic guitar finger-style, reminiscent of Andalusian guitar, fusing elements of folk, blues, trance, metal and psychedelic rock. Since turning professional in 2006 he's played numerous festivals, private bookings, folk, acoustic and rock venues nationally, supported Nick Harper (twice), Cara Dillon, Hazel O'Connor, 60's legends It's a Beautiful Day

17/05/2026

This is just a flavour of the music we have for you this afternoon.
Welcome to Larkham And Hall who will be playing at 4:00pm

Sarah Larkham and Elliot Hall perform 'Boy with the Fish' (S.Larkh...

16/05/2026

Tonight...
Here....
Live....
Skank your feet off. We have the The Skalatans playing for your delight.
8:30pm Start
Turn off your tellies, you can watch that later!!

A lazy summer afternoon version of Swing Easy by The Soul Vendors/Skatalites.