What's On
Local Events such as Beer Festivals, Walks, Branch Meetings & SOCIAL EVENTS are all listed here.
- 50th Egham Ale & Cider Festival
Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 November 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 a very special 50th extravaganza of ales & ciders, featuring new breweries and "one-off" specials.
They might break through the 3,000 total EBF beers barrier!
Another 5 day festival packed with fine ales, ciders, BBQ, live music and cracking banter!
Go to http://www.eghambeerfestival.co.uk/ for the beer list and more details to tell your families & friends and spread the word.
- November Branch Meeting
Wednesday 11 November 2026 19:30
Windsor & Eton Brewery Unit 4 Taproom
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE.
Come and meet a group of beer friendly people and discuss how we run the branch. All members welcome.
- Closing Party for the Second Maidenhead Ale Trail
Sunday 15 November 2026 13:00
Maiden's Head

The closing party will be held at the Maiden’s Head on Sunday, 15th November, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
I look forward to seeing you there and collecting your 2026 souvenir MAT badge! .
- November Third Thirsty Thursday @ the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 19 November 2026 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- November Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 27 November 2026 19:00
Horse & Groom

Based on the success of the lunchtime social on the First Thursday and the evening Thirsty Third Thursday social, both at the Bear, Steve has launched his Pay Day Friday Social on the 4th Friday of the month circulating each month around pubs in Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead from 7pm.
A chance to wind down with like minded friends at the popular bar.
- 41st Pig's Ear Beer & Cider Festival
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 December 2026
Pig's Ear venue
Round Chapel, Glenarm Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0LY.

The festival will run from Tuesday December 1st to Saturday December 5th. 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
- December Lunchtime Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 3 December 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.
- Garibaldi Beer Festival, Burnham
Friday 4 – Sunday 6 December 2026
Garibaldi

There will be a number of ales, craft beers and ciders, in various forms from kegs to bottles and cans including the ability to do takeaways. .
- December Branch Meeting
Wednesday 9 December 2026 19:30
Horse & Groom

Come and meet a group of beer friendly people and discuss how we run the branch. All members welcome.
- The Christmas Windsor Pub Walk
Saturday 12 December 2026 13:00
Prince Arthur

This will be a chance to visit some of Windsor's best pubs .
Starting at Prince Arthur at 1pm, a Victorian community local built in 1877 with attractive original green tiled exterior situated away from the hustle and bustle of Windsor's tourists
The pub has been modernised, to reflect the present day requirements of pub goers.
- December Third Thirsty Thursday @ the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 17 December 2026 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- January Lunchtime Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 7 January 2027 12:00
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Join Bob & Ann for the first lunchtime social of the new year at the Bear from 12.00pm..
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- January Branch Meeting
Wednesday 13 January 2027 19:30
The venue is 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.
- January Third Thirsty Thursday @ the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 21 January 2027 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- January Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 29 January 2027 19:00
Windsor Castle
For 2027 we will be continuing the monthly pdf social around different pubs in our branch area.
This event will be held at the recently refurbished Windsor Castle Maidenhead. a 15min walk from the station.
A chance to wind down with like minded friends and explore different pubs.
- February Lunchtime Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 4 February 2027 12:00
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 12.00pm..
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- February Branch Meeting
Wednesday 10 February 2027 19:30
The venue is TO BE ANNOUNCED.
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 18 February 2027 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- February Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 26 February 2027 19:00
Moon & Spoon

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 4 March 2027 12:00
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 12.00pm hopefully to include the Wetherspoon Spring Beer Festival.
Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- March Branch Meeting
Wednesday 10 March 2027 19:30
The venue is 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.
- March Thirsty Third Thursday Social at the Bear, Maidenhead
Thursday 18 March 2027 19:30
Bear
THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.
- March Pay Day Friday - a pdf day!
Friday 26 March 2027 19:00
The venue to be announced.
A chance to wind down with like minded friends and explore different pubs.