What's On
Local Events such as Beer Festivals, Walks, Branch Meetings & SOCIAL EVENTS are all listed here.
- August SwanFest
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 August 2025
Swan
There will be a branch social from1pm on Friday hosted by Alan (07864 020570).
THE OPENING TIMES ARE 11am to 11pm, every day.
The Swan in Clewer are having their SWANFEST to celebrate Summer, so celebrate by having a few beers at your local pub, or make a special journey to celebrate the saving of this historic pub by the local community, who bought it approx. six years ago.
There will be a great selection of cask ales & ciders, live music and family fun.
- August Third Thirsty Thursday at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 21 August 2025 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- White Horse August bank Holiday Mini Beer Fest
Friday 22 – Monday 25 August 2025
White Horse
Steve will be hosting a social on Saturday 23rd starting from 1pm.
The White Horse in Hedgerley will be holding their usual Mini August Bank Holiday Beer Festival.
Open Friday:11am to 11pm, Saturday: 11am to 11pm, Sunday: noon to 10.00pm. and Monday: 11am to 10.00pm.
There will be 25/30 rare and one-off cask conditioned real ales from all around the UK, plus Ciders, Perries and Draught Craft Beers.
There will be a BBQ on Sat & Sun from 5pm to 9pm and noon to 3pm on Mon. (Weather Permitting)
Phone 01753 643225 or check their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/whitehorsehedgerley/ for more info.
- Marlow Royal British Legion Summerfest
Sunday 24 – Monday 25 August 2025
Marlow Royal British Legion
An excellent selection of Real Ales presented by the winner of Aylesbury & Wycombe club of the year.
https://www.marlowrbl.co.uk/events/ for the beer list, entertainment, food, etc.
The club is literally across the road from Marlow train station which has an hourly service to maidenhead. Station Approach, Marlow SL7 1NT. (01628) 486659.
- August Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 29 August 2025 18:00
A Hoppy Place Maidenhead
Based on the success of the lunchtime social on the First Thursday and the evening Thirsty Third Thursday social, both at the Bear, Bob has launched his Pay Day Friday Social on the 4th Friday of the month at the Hoppy Place, Maidenhead from 6pm.
A chance to wind down with like minded friends at the popular bar.
- September AGM & Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 10 September 2025 19:30
Windsor Trooper
We will be holding the AGM first, followed by our monthly meeting. Come and meet a group of beer friendly people and discuss how we run the branch. All members welcome.
- Swan Oktoberfest
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 September 2025
Swan
Alan Molloy will at the fest on Saturday from 1pm for those who would like to join in celebrating Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest is back! With authentic German biers, bratwurst, pretzels, apfelstrudel and live music, what's not to love!
At the Swan, the beer is always authentic, specialising in smaller and independent brewers, so last year's Oktoberfest, featured Southern German breweries with the following draught beers: Oeshner Edelhell, Oeshner Black, Rothause Pils & Bavarian Helles
Further Information; https://theswanwindsor.co.uk/events.html
ALL WELCOME.
- A Micropub Tour of SE London - Part 2
Saturday 27 September 2025 13:00
THIS IS A BRANCH SOCIAL led by Alan Molloy (07864 020570).
As you probably know, Kent has the highest concentration of micropubs in the country, but would you believe that there are 9 spreading into London along the A2, and it seem rude not to visit them. In March we visited 4 excellent venues and I am sure part 2 will be as good.
We will all meet at 1pm in the first Micropub - The Penny Farthing, and then move on to explore 3 more micropubs which are all in GBG 2025.
You can download the Itinerary for SE London Micropubs.
- Ascot Racecourse Beer Festival
Friday 3 – Saturday 4 October 2025
Ascot Racecourse
Another year, another Ascot Racecourse Beer Festival.
Excitement on Tap
Get your weekend off to a great start by combining top-class Flat racing and a wide selection of 160 cask ales, ciders and perries to enjoy at the Ascot Beer Festival in association with CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)…
This hugely popular annual event returns to Ascot Racecourse for 2025 to transform the Grandstand Concourse into an avenue of British-brewed beers from CAMRA’s impressive roster of breweries.
Ascot’s penultimate Flat meeting of the season features two days of competitive racing,
More details to follow on their website: https://ascotbeerfest.org.uk/index.php
- Datchet Beer Festival
Friday 24 – Saturday 25 October 2025
Datchet Village Hall
THIS IS A BRANCH SOCIAL hosted by Alan - Saturday afternoon session (noon to 5pm).
Its back again, so buy your tickets, which includes a souvenir Datchet Beer Festival glass,
Check the website closer to the event for info & tickets. http://www.datchetbeerfestival.co.uk/.
Session 1, Thirst Friday, 7pm - 11pm, Friday 25th October.
Session 2, Connoisseur's afternoon, 12pm - 5pm, Saturday 26th Oct.
Session 3, Beer lovers evening, 7pm - 11pm, Saturday 26th Oct.
Book early, this event's getting bigger and bigger and tickets will sell fast.
You can purchase your drinks and food at the Festival using Chip-and-PIN/Contactless payment (cash also still accepted)
Datchet Beer Festival is run by 2nd Datchet Scouts (Registered Charity number 300668) who allocate all the profits to scouting in Datchet.
- 47th Egham Real Ale & Cider Festival
Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 November 2025
Egham United Services Club
ON SATURDAY 8th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 1pm hosted by Steve (07881 682017).
Entertainment, prices & beer list to be confirmed.
The festival is open to non-members.
The club is a short walk from Egham station.
The beer list will be available closer to the date at Egham united Services Club.
- 41st Pig's Ear Beer & Cider Festival
Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 December 2025
Pig's Ear venue
Round Chapel, Glenarm Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0LY.
The festival will run from Tuesday December 2nd to Saturday December 6th. Opening hours will be Noon to 10-30pm [11pm Fri, 9pm Sat].
Further details will be announced nearer the date.
Check out the website for more details on the beer festival. http://www.pigsear.org.uk