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0 Comments2nd May Bank Holiday – 24th to 27th May 2013
Howdy one and all – so another bank holiday beckons – Haroo!
So it is another perfect opportunity to take a break from the craziness of everyday life – slow the pace right down and hang out with family and friends.
Casks ready to go at a recent Beer Festival
It does look like it could be typically bad weather this weekend – but really who cares – that’s the British summer for you! And as always the weather peeps always get it wrong – so here’s hoping…
Regardless of the weather, if you love your drink and also enjoy mingling with like minded people, have a love of music and good food, and of course are passionate about great beer and cider that’s brewed with the best ingredients, heart and soul, and masterful skill, then you may be interested in the following events that are happening all over the UK this weekend.
Please expand the areas below to see the festivals that are taking place in those areas:
Bank Holiday Ale Festival, Tufnell Park
When: Fri 24th May 2013 – Mon 27th May 2013
Where: 162 Tufnell Park Road, Tufnell Park, London, N7 0EE. Tel: 0207 281 6113
Details: A selection of seasonal guest ales, fruit beers & old favourites available throughout the weekend – all £3.20 a pint
Link: www.tufnellparktavern.com
By The Horns Beer Festival, London
When: Wed 22nd May 2013 – Sat 25th May 2013
Where: Moon Under Water, 194 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9BP. Tel: 0208 673 0535
Details: For 4 Days we’ll be stocking only By The Horns Beers! Come down and enjoy a strictly local beer (brewed just over 2 miles away) with a meet the brewer session taking place on Wednesday 22nd May between 5-7.
Link: Web Site Link
Champions League Final Beer Tasting Party, Savoy Tup, London
When: Sat 25th May 2013
Where: Savoy Tup, 2 Savoy Street, London, WC2R 0BA
Details: On the night enjoy two british welcome beers inspired by the countries in the final
Link: www.thecraftbeersocialclub.co.uk
Waltham Forest BRÜSTIVAL, London
When: Sat 25th May 2013
Where: 15 Argall Ave, Unit 4, London, E10 7QE. Tel: 07765 343933
Details: Waltham Forest BRÜSTIVAL, a celebration of Walthamstow’s craft beer community Saturday, May 25th, 2013, Noon to Midnight Hosted by BRÜPOND Brewery
Link: www.brupond.com
Lincoln Beer Festival (CAMRA)
When: Thurs 23rd May to Sat 25th May 2013
Where: Lincoln Drill Hall, School Lane, LN2 1EY
Details: 100+ real ales, cider, perry and international beers – Food also available – Thurs Noon-3pm & 6pm-11pm, Fri Noon-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm
Link: www.lincolncamra.org.uk
LS6 Beer Festival, Leeds
When: Sat 25th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Left Bank Leeds, The former St Margaret of Antioch Church, Cardigan Rd, Leeds, LS6 1LJ
Details: Over 25 beers and ciders on offer
Link: WordPress Site
Strawberry Gardens Beer Festival, Fleetwood
When: Thurs 23rd May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: Strawberry Gardens, Poulton Road, Fleetwood FY7 6TF
Details: 50+ real ales and continental beers
Anchor Inn May Festival, Birmingham
When: Thurs 23rd May to Wed 29th May 2013
Where: The Anchor Inn, Bradford St, Birmingham, B5 6ET
Details: over 50 beers on offer
Link: www.anchorinndigbeth.co.uk
Blue Dog Beer Festival, Sewstern, Lincs
When: Fri 24th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: The Blue Dog Inn, Sewstern, Lincs, NG33 5RQ
Details: 30 real ales and cider on offer. Camping also available
Dove Street Inn Beer Festival, Ipswich
When: Wed 22nd May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: The Dove Street Inn, 76 St. Helens St, Ipswich, IP4 2LA
Details: over 60 beers on offer
Link: www.dovestreetinn.co.uk
KIdderminster Beer Festival (CAMRA)
When: Thurs 23rd May to Sat 25th May 2013
Where: Town Hall, Vicar Street, Kidderminster
Details: over 40 beers, ciders and perrys on offer – Thurs 6pm-11pm, Fri/Sat 11am-11pm
Link: WordPress Site
Norwich City of Ale Festival
When: Wed 22nd May to Mon 3rd June 2013
Where: Norwich City
Details: A city-wide celebration of real-ale in pubs and other venues all over the city
Link: www.cityofale.org.uk
Queens Head Beer & Burger Festival, Wing, Leighton Buzzard
When: Sun 26th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: The Queens Head, High Street, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 0NS
Details: 10 real ales from local breweries, 5 different homemade burgers
Link: Facebook page
Roebuck Beer Festival, Leek, Staffs
When: Fri 24th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: The Roebuck, 18 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5AB
Details: 18 ales and 4 ciders on offer
Link: www.titanicbrewery.co.uk
Springhead Beer Festival, Darlaston, West Midlands
When: Fri 24th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: Springhead Tavern, Darlaston, WS10 9JU
Details: Several craft beers on offer over the weekend
Link: www.blackcountryales.co.uk
The Furnace Inn Spring Bank Holiday Beer Festival, Derby
When: Thurs 23rd May 2013 – Mon 27th May 2013
Where: 9 Duke Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3BX. Tel: 01332 385981
Details: Celebrating their 1st anniversary they will have 30 real ales, 6 keg ales, 6 real ciders & perries with BBQ and other food. Live music every night. Open midday until late every day!
Link: Twitter Pagek
The 18th Newark Beer Festival (CAMRA)
When: Fri 24th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Riverside Park, Newark, Notts, NG24 1DA
Details: A massive 140+ real ales, cider,perry and country wine on offer – Fri/Sat 10.30am-10.30pm, Sun Noon-4pm
Link: www.newarkcamra.org.uk
10 from 10 Beer Festival, Nottinghamshire
When: Thurs 23rd May 2013 – Mon 27th May 2013
Where: Town Street, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG93HH
Details: 10 from 10 Beer festival with at least 10 beers from breweries locally. £1.50 per half pint.
40th Cambridge Beer Festival (CAMRA)
When: Mon 20th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Jesus Green, Cambridge, CB5 8BL
Details: Monday 5pm-10.30pm, Tuesday-Friday Noon-3pm & 5pm-10.30pm, Saturday Noon-10.30pm
200+ ales, 60+ ciders
Link: www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
Angel & Harp Beer Festival, Dunmow, Essex
When: Thurs 23rd May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Angel & Harp, 16 Church St, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AD
Details: over 30 local beers on offer, Live Music and BBQ
Link: www.angelandharp.co.uk
Essex Real Ale Showcase
When: Thurs 23rd May 2013 – Mon 27th May 2013
Where: 16 Church Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AD. Tel: 01371 859259
Details: 30+ Real Ales from the top Essex brewers as well as a chance to meet with the brewers themselves, Live music and BBQ all weekend
Link: www.angelandharp.co.uk
Norton Beer Festival, Cold Norton, Essex
When: Fri 24th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: The Norton Community Pub, 54 Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6JJ
Details: Over 30 Real Ales and Ciders from breweries nationwide. Open all day each day. Live Music at most sessions, Pub Food, BBQ, Garden and ample parking
Link: www.savethenorton.org
Crabble Corn Mill Charity Beer Festival, Kent
When: Fri 24th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road River, Nr. Dover, Kent, CT17 0UY. Tel: 01304 823292
Details: A fund raising charity beer festival for the Crabble Corn Mill Trust – starting 3pm Friday 24th May. Over 50 beers, all from Kent breweries – including: Hopdaemon, Millis, Goachers, Whitstable, Nelson, Larkins, Shepherd Neame, Ramsgate, Wantsum, Westerham, Old Dairy, Tyr Dha Ghlas, Ripple Steam and Kent breweries
Link: www.crabblecornmill.org.uk
4th Guildford Beer Festival, Surrey
When: Fri 31st May to Sat 1st June 2013
Where: Guildford Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RP
Details: The event takes place in marquees and will feature more than 70 beers and ciders. As in 2012, there will be an attractive live music offering at all three sessions.
Link: www.guildfordcc.com
Beer & Cider by the Sea 2013, Eastbourne
When: Fri 24th May 2013 – Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Western Lawns, King Edward’s Parade, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN21 4UH. Tel: 01323 415442
Details: Eastbourne’s seafront Western Lawns play host to the south coast’s newest food and drink festival, as ‘Beer and Cider by the Sea’ kicks off a three day extravaganza to tantalise the taste buds.
Real ale and cider lovers can sample around 100 real ales, ciders and perries, ranging from the Sussex based Long Man and Beachy Head Breweries to regional tipples from St Austell, Adnams and many more. Also featuring the National Cider and Perry Collection, cider fans can sample some ‘Double Vision’ or a ‘Moody Old Cow’ along with some great entertainment from live bands on the festival stage throughout the weekend.
Link: www.visiteastbourne.com
Southwick Beer Festival, West Sussex
When: Fri 24th May to Sat 25th May 2013
Where: Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE
Details: Over 60 ales and ciders on offer
Link: www.southwickbeerfestival.co.uk
Spin Up In A Brewery, West Sussex
When: Sat 25th May 2013
Where: Dark Star Brewery, 22 Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RA
Details: Dark Star Brew Co. and The Kinesis Morvélo Project (The KMP) are pleased to announce the launch of this brand new event.
Dark Star are long term sponsors of The KMP and this joint cycle team between Kinesis Bikes UK and Morvélo Bicycle Apparel embodies the thrill of racing without taking life too seriously. So we decided that we should combine forces again to bring together all those that love to ride, race, drink and eat. All under one roof.
Link: www.spinupinabrewery.com
Volunteer Tavern Beer Festival, Bristol
When: Fri 24th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: Volunteer Tavern, 9 New Street, Bristol, BS2 9DX
Details: Local craft beers and real ales from the South West and further afield – Live music every night and great food menu
Link: www.volunteertavern.co.uk
Fleet Fest, Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall
When: Sat 25th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall
Details: Real Ale Festival with 30 Cornish Ales and Family Fun Day – Hog Roast and BBQ – Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 1pm-late
Clovelly Celebration of Local Ales and Cider, North Devon
When: Sat 25th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: Red Lion and New Inn, Clovelly, Bideford, Devon EX39 5TA
Details: A range of tasty local brews plus a selection of local Devon wines
Link: www.clovelly.co.uk
Creeks End Beer Festival, Kingsbridge, Devon
When: Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Creeks End Inn, Squares Quay, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1HZ
Details: Enjoy many great beers and the event is in aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association
Link: www.creeksendinn.co.uk
Parkstone Beer Festival, Poole
When: Fri 24th May 2013 – Mon 27th May 2013
Where: 66 North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LY. Tel: 01202 744515
Details: The No.1 Ale Club in Poole is having it’s 3rd Beer festival. Re-branded as THE PARKSTONE BEER FESTIVAL. 25+ Ales, 5 ciders, BBQ and other food, and Entertainment – Fri, Sat & Sun evenings and Sunday Lunchtime
Link: Facebook Page
Sherfield-on-Loddon FC Footbeerfest, Hampshire
When: Sun 26th May 2013
Where: The White Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hampshire, RG27 0BT
Details: 12 seasonal ales & ciders on offer
Defynnog Beer Festival, Powys
When: Fri 24th May to Mon 27th May 2013
Where: Tanners Arms, Defynnog, Brecon, Powys LD3 8SF
Details: 20 Great Cask Ales plus a selection of local Cask Ciders- and Live Music
Link: www.tannersarmspub.com
Hawes Inn Cask Ale Festival, South Queensferry, Scotland
When: Sat 25th May to Sun 26th May 2013
Where: Hawes Inn, 7 Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9TA
Details: Several real ales on offer
Link: Web Site Link
1st May Bank Holiday Weekend – 3rd to 6th May 2013
The suns out again and it’s the first of two well deserved May bank holiday weekends – Haroo!
So hopefully you are planning to take it easy, relax and spend some quality time with family and friends
If you love your drink – not in the sense of getting blotto’d – and also enjoy mingling with like minded people, have a love of music and good food, and of course are passionate about great beer and cider that’s brewed with the best ingredients, heart and soul, and masterful skill, then you may be interested in the following events that are happening all over the UK this weekend:
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Please expand the areas below to see the festivals that are taking place in those areas:
East Dulwich Beer Festival, London (CAMRA)
When: Thurs 2nd May to Sat 4th May 2013
Where: Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, off Dog Kennel Hill, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8BD
Details: Noon-10.30pm – Over 50 real ales plus real cider, perry and bottled beers and Hot/Cold food
Link: www.selcamra.org.uk
London’s Brewing
When: Friday 3rd May to Sat 4 May 2013
Where: London Fields Brewery, 365-366 Warburton Street, London, E8 3RR
Details: Over 100 beers from some of the 40+ breweries in the London Brewers Alliance
Link: www.londonsbrewing.co.uk
Barnsley Beer Festival (CAMRA)
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: Elsecar Heritage Railway, Wath Rd, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
Details: Noon to 11pm every day with 50 plus real ales and cider
Link: www.barnsleycamra.org.uk
Brockholes Beer Festival, nr Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
When: Sat 4th May to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: Brockholes Village Hall, Brockholes, near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Details: Ales, Ciders and Wines on offer – the event’s designated charity is the Royal British Legion
Engine Shed Beer Festival, Wetherby
When: Sat 4th May 2013 Only
Where: The Engine Shed, York Road, Wetherby, LS22 7SU
Details: Will be around 25 locally sourced ales and ciders available
Gateshead Beer Festival
When: Fri 3rd May to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: Gateshead Rugby Club, NE9 5UB
Details: Friday/Saturday Noon to 11pm, Sunday Noon to 10pm – 100 different beers, perrys and ciders on offer with Live entertainment and Food
Telford Beer Festival
When: Thu 2nd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: Crown Inn, Market St, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EA
Details: From Noon every day – 34 cooled handpulls at the Crown Inn and 12 more at the Elephant & Castle
Link: www.crown.oakengates.net
Lych Gate Beer Festival, Wolverhampton
When: Thu 2nd May to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: The Lych Gate Tavern, Queen Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TX
Details: Ales, Ciders and Wines on offer
Ale in The Dale Beer Festival, Shropshire
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: Sun Inn, Corfton, Craven Arms, SY7 9DF
Details: 35 plus real ales on offer
Link: www.aleinthedalefestival.co.uk
Long Itchington Beer Festival, Warwickshire
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire
Details: 1 Village, 6 Pubs, 4 days – sounds like a festival!
Leopold Tavern Beer Festival, Southsea
When: Fri 26th April to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: The Leopold Tavern, 154 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0JT
Details: 70 real ales on offer over the festival
Red Lion Beer Festival, Isleworth
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: The Red Lion, 92-94 LInkfield Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6QE
Details: Ales, Ciders and Wines on offer
Link: www.red-lion.info
Reading Beer Festival (CAMRA)
When: Thu 2nd May to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: Kings Meadow Recreation Gound, Reading, RG1 8BN
Details: Thu 4.30pm to 11pm, Fri 11am to 3.30pm & 5pm to 11pm, Sat 11am to 4.30pm and 6pm to 11pm, Sun Noon to 7pm – 550 plus real ales, 200 ciders and perries
Link: www.readingbeerfestival.org.uk
Butleigh Beer Festival, Somerset
When: Fri 3rd May to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: The Rose and Portcullis, Butleigh, Somerset, BA6 8TQ
Details: Over 15 local beers and ciders to sample with Live bands every night and BBQ and Hog Roast
Link: Facebook Page
Seend Beer Festival, Wiltshire
When: Sat 4th May 2013
Where: Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire
Details: Noon to 11pm – about 30 real ales and 5 real ciders on offer
Link: www.seendbeerfestival.co.uk
Brighton Fringe Ale Festival
When: Fri 3rd May to 31st May 2013
Where: 27 Gloucester Place, Brighton, Sussex BN1 4AA. Tel: 01273 683666
Details: Many great ales and beers on offer throughout the month
Link: North Laine
10th Potton Beer Festival, The Rising Sun, Potton
When: Thurs 2nd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: The Rising Sun, 11 Everton Road, Potton, Bedfordshire SG19 2PA. Tel: 01767 260231
Details: Many great ales and beers on offer throughout the weekend
Link: risingsunpotton.co.uk
Witney Beer Festival, Oxfordshire
When: Sat 4th May 2013
Where: St Mary’s Church, Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire
Details: Ales, Ciders and Wines on offer
Link: www.witneybeerfestival.com
Keynsham Cricket Club Beer and Cider Festival
When: Sun 5th May 2013
Where: Keynsham Cricket Club, Frank Taylor Memorial Ground, Wellsway, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1HU
Details: Various Beers on offer
Link: www.kccbeerandciderfestival.co.uk
South Benfleet Social Club Beer Festival, Essex
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: South Benfleet Social Club, 8 Vicarage Hill, Benfleet, Essex SS7 1PB
Details: 30 plus real ale & ciders with Live entertainment including Folk & Morris Dancing. Also Curry Friday night…..Pie Mash & Liquor Saturday…..BBQ Sunday
Link: Facebook Page
Dark Star Beer Festival, The Atrium
When: Fri 3rd May to Sun 5th May 2013
Where: The Atrium, Little King Street, East Grinstead, Sussex RH193DJ
Details: 6 Dark Star Brewery beers on offer
Anchor Inn Beer Festival, Hartfield, East Sussex
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: The Anchor Inn, Church Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AG
Details: Up to 9 ales on sale at a time with Live bands and Food available
Link: www.anchorhartfield.com
Kingshead, Holmbury St Mary – Bank Holiday Beerfest
When: Thu 2nd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: Pitland Street, Holmbury St Mary, Surrey RH5 6NP. Tel: 01306 730282
Details: Many good beers and ales on offer
Driftwood Spars Beer Festival, St.Agnes, Cornwall
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: The Driftwood Spars, Trevaunance Cove, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0RT
Details: A celebration of beer
Link: www.driftwoodspars.com
Blandford Beer Festival
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: The Railway Hotel, Oakfield St, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7EX
Details: 11.30am to Midnight each day with 40 Southern Counties real ales on offer
Link: www.railwayhotelblandford.co.uk
Crediton Inn 10 Beers Festival
When: Thur 2nd May to Tue 7th May 2013
Where: 28A Mill Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 1EZ. Tel: 01363 772882
Details: 10 great beers on offer over the festival
Link: www.crediton-inn.co.uk
Upwey Beer Festival, Weymouth
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: The Royal Standard Inn, Upwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5LA
Details: Noon to 10pm every day
Link: www.upweybeerfestival.co.uk
The George Inn, Blackawton Bank Holiday Beerfest
When: Fri 3rd May to Mon 6th May 2013
Where: Main Street, Blackawton, Totnes, Devon TQ97BG. Tel: 01803 712342
Details: Many great bears and ales on tap and available over festival weekend
Link: www.blackawton.com
Kingdom of Fife Real Ale Festival (CAMRA)
When: Thu 2nd May to Sat 4th May 2013
Where: Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX
Details: Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri Noon to Midnight, Sat Noon to 11pm – 40 plus real ales, cider, perry and wine on offer
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