Alan Molloy will be hosting a social on Saturday from 1pm,( 07864 020570).

Join me for the 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, a lover of dark beers or just discovering proper lagers, there's something on tap for every taste. There will be exclusive brews and festival specials Live music and entertainment throughout the weekend, Food from local business to perfectly pair with your pint and Brewery Tours, meet-the-brewer sessions, and more

Tickets are now available from: https://webrew.co.uk/event/windsor-beer-festival-2026/ As a CAMRA member Windsor & Eton Brewery are giving us a 25% discount on tickets - USE THE CODE CAMRA15.

Continuing the theme of moving the Pay Day Friday meetings to different pubs, watch this space to see which pub Steve chooses.

A chance to wind down with like minded friends at the popular bar.

THIS IS A BRANCH SOCIAL led by Steve (07881 682017).

With 9 pubs in the Good Beer Guide, Oxford is well worth a visit.

We shall be starting at the Royal Blenheim, St Ebbes, Oxford OX1 1PT at 1pm.

See you there.

Further details nearer the time.

We are back for the fifth time with our best event of the year. SwanFest returns bigger and better than ever. This time with 6 live bands and DJs over the three-day weekend – from chill out DJ sets to Motown fun. There’s something for everyone. The winner of Windsor’s Got Talent will be headlining the stage on Saturday afternoon at 2pm. The famous Dunk Tank has a different spin this year: We’ve seen Micky in his swimming shorts enough so, this time, it’s Dunk A Director!! One of our three directors will be taking the Wet Seat – can you manage to dunk them into the icy water?! And, of course, beer from around the nation and amazing food being served by the Green Room College. An event NOT to be missed!

https://theswanwindsor.co.uk/events.html#specialevents

ON SATURDAY 29th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 1pm hosted by Alan (07864 020570).

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.

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.

THIS IS A BRANCH SOCIAL led by Alan Molloy (07864 020570).

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Further to my previous Micropub tours around Kent & London I am going to explore South London, around the Croydon area.

We will meet at the GBG Micropub the Golden Ark, 186 Addington Road, Selsdon, CR2 8LB at 1pm.

I will post details of the other pubs and transport links after I have done a "dry" run.

Alan Molloy will be 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. What gems will they have this year?

Further Information; https://theswanwindsor.co.uk/events.html

ALL WELCOME.

Following the successful launch of the inaugural Maidenhead Ale Trail last October, I am pleased to announce that this popular event will take place this year between 4 October and 15 November.

As a long-time resident of Maidenhead, I am keen to promote some of the fine real ale pubs in my hometown. Last year, I invited eight pubs to take part. This year, I am hoping to include a further four pubs, provided they meet the MAT criteria, including serving two or more real ales in good condition. This year’s Maidenhead Ale Trail will include the following pubs, stretching from Taplow to Cox Green.

1. Hall & Woodhouse Taplow, Mill Lane, SL6 0AA No.15 Carousel Bus.

2. The Lord Grenfell, 22 Oldfield Road, SL6 1TW.

3. The Bear, 8-10 High Street, SL6 1QJ.

4. The Maiden's Head, 34 High Street, SL6 1QE.

5. The Hand & Flowers, 15 Queen Street, SL6 1NB (TBC).

6. A Hoppy Place, Unit C, Trinity Place, Park Street, SL6 1TJ.

7. Maidenhead Conservative Social Club, 32 York Street, SL6 1SF.

8. Off the Tap, 105 High Street, SL6 1EA.

9. The Craufurd Arms, 15 Gringer Hill, SL6 7LY.

10. The North Star, 91 Westborough Road, SL6 4AP (TBC). No. 3 Carousel Bus.

11. The Barley Mow, Cox Green Lane, SL6 3EW (TBC). No. 7 Thames Valley Bus.

12. The Thatched Cottage, Cannon Lane, SL6 3PE (TBC). No. 3 Carousel Bus.

The launch party will be held at the Craufurd Arms on Sunday 4 October (1:00pm–4:00pm). At the pub, Maidenhead Ale Trail leaflets will be available for collection and will also be distributed to pubs in the Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead area with Issue 3 of Pubs & Pints. If you have any promotional items or prizes suitable for the charity raffle at the closing party, please do get in touch at ku.gro.armac.mws@namriahc.

The closing party will be held at the Maiden’s Head on Sunday, 15th November, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Mark Newcombe, Chair & Pub Protection Officer, Campaign for Real Ale, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead Branch, 07715 551070

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,

Tickets for the event and further info will be available soon at http://www.datchetbeerfestival.co.uk/.

Session 1, Thirst Friday, 7pm - 11pm, Friday 24th October.

Session 2, Connoisseur's afternoon, 12pm - 5pm, Saturday 25th Oct.

Session 3, Beer lovers evening, 7pm - 11pm, Saturday 25th 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.

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.

THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.

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.