- Six bars, hundreds of brands to try – the premier event in the Hertfordshire drinkers calendar is back!.
- The 14th St Albans Beer and Cider Festival – will be held at the
Alban Arena from Wednesday 30th September – Saturday October 3rd.
- Most people these days have been to a beer festival but the St Albans Beer and Cider Festival having grown to be one of the country's premier festivals really is something different.
For a visual taster of the 2008 event click here.
- The number of beers on offer runs into the hundreds with up to 450 British cask and bottled conditioned beers, foreign beers and ciders and perries on offer to tantalise the taste buds.
And this year we'll have an even better selection than in 2008 so come along and help us celebrate the very best in beer, cider and perry.
- Up to 300 different British real ales will be available to visitors.
- First class beer from top class brewers from all over the UK and will range in style from Milds and Bitters through old ales, porters and stouts, to barley wines not forgetting speciality wheat beers, golden beers, real lagers, fruit beers and many others.
Being Hertfordshire's largest beer festival we will, subject to supply, be showcasing beers from all the county's breweries.
- As well as all those beers from Britain there will be many beers from other countries including the Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Netherlands Germany, Austria, Poland, Australia and Sri Lanka to name but a few.
- Up to 30 Real Ciders and Perries will also be available.
- There is no better place to find the perfect pint at one of the six bars in Hertfordshire's biggest pub!
- But it's not just about ale.
You will be able to enjoy games, the tombola, the team quiz, and breweriana auctions in a lively friendly atmosphere.
Catch up and socialise with friends, unwind after work or just soak up the festival atmosphere.
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| Music |
- On Saturday night we are delighted to welcome the Hamsters who will be performing a 90 minute set of their most popular material.
Given the Hamsters popularity Saturday is bound to be busy so arrive early.
Click here to find out further information about the Hamsters.
- On Thursday we will have to have a selection of three local bands from the St Albans area who are frequent performers in some of the cities pubs.
Click on each band's picture to find out more information about them.
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Runaway Boys |
Polly Poison & Her Electric Antidote |
Ground Dust |
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| Opening Times & Admission Prices |
- Opening and admission prices are as follows.
Entry to CAMRA members is free at all times so why not join
now www.camra.org.uk/joinus you'll also receive £20.00 worth of Wetherspoons vouchers.
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Wednesday 30th Sept 5.00pm - 10.30pm £2.50
Thursday 1st Oct 11.00am - 10.30pm £2.50 (£2.00 before 4.00pm)
Friday 2nd Oct 11.00am - 10.30pm £3.00 (£2.00 before 4.00pm)
Saturday 3rd Oct 11.00am - 10.30pm £4.00 (£2.00 before 4.00pm)
Advance tickets available for all sessions except Saturday evening so be sure to arrive early.
Ticket Box Office: 01727 844 488
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- Please note that Alban Arena policy stipulates that no one under the age of 18 can be allowed in the bar areas at any time or anywhere on the premises after 6.00pm.
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- Special deals for large or corporate groups of 10 or more, including fast track entry to the festival, can be arranged.
Please e-mail the Festival Enquiry Hotline for details and prices.
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- If you wish to take a stand at the event please e-mail us.
(Note the food at the Arena is provided in house by Leisure Connection at the Alban Arena to whom any enquiries about the catering should be addressed.
CAMRA regret that we cannot respond to any queries by e-mail or phone of this nature.)
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- For all other information requests please e-mail us quoting St Albans Beer Festival 2009 in the subject line.
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| Travel |
- The Festival is situated in the Alban Arena, just off St Peters Street in the heart of the City.
Go here for a map to find the Alban Arena and here for detailed travel information
- St Albans is easily reached on the First Capital Connect Thameslink railway line and there are plenty of local buses for those travelling cross county or from the railway station.
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| Accommodation |
- You're bound to want to stay more than a few of hours at the Beer Festival so why not chose to stay a few days instead?
There are many different types of accommodation available to suit all pockets.
- A list of the type of accommodation available can be found at St Albans Tourism website
and of course it's always worth checking out the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for pubs in and around the city that provide bed and breakfast.
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