[1] Previously a host for the Bristol Shakespeare Festival,[2] the Bierkeller Theatre officially opened in mid-January 2012, receiving local, national and international companies.

[3] The theatre announced its inaugural season, with a production "Rescue Me!

An intern scheme for technical staff has been developed with the University of the West of England and Filton College.

[5][6] The theatre also works with students from Bath Spa University.

[7] The theatre reduced its output after the departure of artistic director, Alex MacMillan, in June 2014 and closed at the same time the Bristol Bierkeller shut down in January 2018.