18th Reading Beer and Cider Festival

Reading Beer Festival 2012

  • Over 500 Real Ales, 200 Ciders and Perries, large selection of foreign beers and English Wines
  • LocAle bar, showcasing beer from breweries within 30 miles of the Festival
  • Hosting National Cider and Perry Awards on Friday and Saturday
  • Food available at all times, plenty of seating
  • Music on Friday and Saturday
  • Family Day on Sunday with children's entertainment
  • Opening Times and Prices

    Weds 2nd May6pm-11pm£7
    Thurs 3rd May11am-11pm£8(Trade session 2pm-5pm)
    Fri 4th May11am-11pm£9(£6 after 9pm)
    Sat 5th May11am-11pm£9(£6 after 9pm)
    Sun 6th May12pm-7pm£5(While stocks last)
    Concessions: Card carrying CAMRA, EBCU, or RURACS members £3.
    Glass Hire: £3 (refundable)
    Ale trail tickets grant free entry for CAMRA members, or concession rates for non-members, as well as priority queueing. More details of the Ale Trail

    Real Ale Trail

    Each year, Reading & Mid Berks CAMRA organise a Real Ale Trail. This year's trail starts on Saturday 18th February. More details can be found on the branch website.

    Volunteers Wanted

    As always, the Beer Festival is staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers. The staffing form will be available shortly, please check back if you are interested in volunteering! See the Volunteering Page for more information.

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