What's On
Local Events such as Beer Festivals, Walks, Branch Meetings & SOCIAL EVENTS are all listed here.
- January Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 30 January 2026 19:00
Moon & Spoon
For 2026 we are are going to move the monthly pdf social around different pubs.
This event will be held during the JD London Beer Festival, which for some reason includes The Bear, The Moon & Spoon & the King & Castle.
A chance to wind down with like minded friends and explore different pubs.
- February Lunchtime Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 5 February 2026 12:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.
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Join Bob & Ann for the first Thursday of the month lunchtime social at the Bear from 12.30pm..
This event will be held during the JD London Beer Festival, which for some reason includes The Bear, The Moon & Spoon & the King & Castle.
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- February Branch Meeting
Wednesday 11 February 2026 19:30
Prince Arthur
New and old, come along and enjoy this lovely locals pub away from the tourists, help shape the future of our branch.
We always welcome members to get involved no matter how little time you can devote.
- February Thirsty Third Thursday Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 19 February 2026 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.
Following on from Bob & Ann successful first Thursday of the month lunchtime social at the Bear they are pleased to present a regular evening social on the 3rd Thursday in the month from 19.30pm..
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- February Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 27 February 2026 19:00
Duchess of Cambridge
For 2026 we are are going to move the monthly pdf social around different pubs
A chance to wind down with like minded friends and explore different pubs.
- March Lunchtime Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 5 March 2026 12:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.
Join Bob & Ann for the first Thursday of the month lunchtime social at the Bear from 12.30pm..
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- Happy Man Beer Festival
Wednesday 11 – Sunday 15 March 2026
Happy Man
THIS IS A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES. WATCH THIS SPACE.
The Happy Man is in the GBG 2026 and has 3 beer festivals a year, each offering an entirely different range of real ales from all over the country.
The pub is in Englefield Green, a 45 min bus ride from Slough on a First Beeline bus No.8. NOTE: the last bus back to Slough is approx 21.00.
Ales are sold in 2 glass sizes (½ pint and pint) which make trying the range and finding favourites easier.
Cider is also available.
- March Branch Meeting
Wednesday 11 March 2026 19:30
Venue to be announced.
New and old, come along and help shape the future of our branch.
We are always looking for members to get involved no matter how little time you can devote.
- Perseverance Spring Beer festival
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 March 2026
Perseverance
THIS IS A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES. WATCH THIS SPACE.
Here is the amazing 2025 list of beers. Please note they will NOT all be on at the same time.
THIS IS 2025 LIST Percy Spring BF Beer List
- The Annual Reading Pub Walk
Saturday 14 March 2026
THIS IS A BRANCH SOCIAL led by Steve. (07881 682017).
Further details for the Annual Reading Pub Walk to follow.
Reading has a fantastic selection of GBG listed pubs including the multi-award winning Nag’s Head.
- March Thirsty Third Thursday Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 19 March 2026 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- Old Windsor Beer Festival
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 March 2026
Old Windsor Memorial Hall
THIS IS A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES. WATCH THIS SPACE.
DETAILS FROM LAST YEAR.
2026 will be their fifth Beer Fest.
Again they will be offering three sessions across the two days for you to come along and taste the best beers and ciders they have found in the last year! If you've followed their socials you will know they have loved getting out there taste testing so you'll be sure to find many new beers you've not tried before and maybe some breweries you've never even heard of before!
The Hall is laid out with long trestle tables which ensures that whether you are coming along solo or as part of a large group you will be surrounded by fellow beer drinkers so a fun social session is guaranteed!
Hot freshly prepared food is available across all sessions,
NOTE: This is a ticketed event and the tickets are on sale.
- March Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 27 March 2026 19:00
Lord Grenfell
For 2026 we are are going to move the monthly pdf social around different pubs
A chance to wind down with like minded friends and explore different pubs.
- April Lunchtime Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 2 April 2026 12:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.
Join Bob & Ann for the first Thursday of the month lunchtime social at the Bear from 12.30pm..
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- White Horse, Hedgerley - Eggstra Special Easter Beer
Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026
White Horse
ON SATURDAY 4th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 1pm hosted by Alan (07864 020570).
Around 25 to 30 one off cask conditioned Real Ales from around the UK plus Ciders & Perries and draught craft beers
This is the 2025 Beer List .
Please note that, as always, not all the beers will be available at any one time as they will be cycled through the pub / beer tent over the weekend.
The White Horse will be putting on their usual first beer festival of the year, always a great event.
- 48th Egham Ale & Cider Festival
Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 April 2026
Egham United Services Club
ADVANCE NOTICE of this GREAT FESTIVAL - A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY.
There will be a social lead by Steve Goodall on the Saturday from 1pm.
This will be the 48th extravaganza of ales & ciders, specialising in new breweries.
Another 5 day festival packed with fine ales, ciders, BBQ, live music and cracking banter!
Go to http://www.eghambeerfestival.co.uk/ nearer the time for final beer list and more details to tell your families & friends and spread the word.
- April Branch Meeting
Wednesday 8 April 2026 19:30
Venue to be announced.
New and old, come along and help shape the future of our branch.
We are always looking for members to get involved no matter how little time you can devote.
- Maidenhead Beer & Cider Festival,
12:00 Friday 3 – 22:00 Saturday 4 July 2026
Sports Bar
ONCE AGAIN WE WILL BE RUNNING OUR FESTIVAL.
36 beers, 18 ciders, great food choice, 15 mins walk from Furze Platt rail station.
Go to our website for a list of our 2025 sponsors.
For 2026 sponsoring deals contact the organiser at ku.gro.armac.mws@resinagro.lavitsef.
Check out the Maidenhead Beer & Cider Festival website for more details and to apply for volunteering at the festival..
- Ealing Beer Festival - TBC
Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 July 2026
Walpole Park, Ealing
The 35th Ealing Beer Festival will be returning to Walpole Park, Ealing W5. PROVISIONAL DATES are from the 8th – 11th July 2026.
The festival is the largest outdoor London CAMRA beer festival, kicking off the Ealing Summer Festivals season.
Featuring real ales, ciders, perries, craft keg, wines and imported foreign beer.
Admission tickets are available on the door, however advanced tickets will be available, offering the benefit of guaranteed priority entry in a fast track queue at no extra charge. FREE entrance is available for CAMRA members. Check the details nearer the time at https://ebf.camra.org.uk/
- Windsor & Eton Brewery - Beer Festival
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2026
Windsor & Eton Brewery Unit 4 Taproom
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY.
Join us for Windsor Beer Festival 2026, an unmissable celebration of craft beer hosted by the award-winning Windsor & Eton Brewery!
This year’s festival is set to be their biggest yet, showcasing over 100 exceptional cask & keg beers from some of the UK’s best-loved breweries and rising stars in the craft scene. Whether you're a seasoned hophead or just discovering your love for lagers, there's something on tap for every taste.