33rd Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival

5 years 9 months 3 weeks ago

Opening Times

Tuesday 29th May to Saturday 2rd June 2018.

Open: 12 noon – 11pm every day

Entry FREE to card-carrying CAMRA Members, others Free 12 noon-3pm, £3.00 thereafter.

Accompanied children welcome until 6.30pm. Full wheelchair access available.

Finding the Festival

The festival is at Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester. CO1 1NF. More information on Finding the Festival

Working at the Festival

The festival is run entirely by volunteers. Find out how to get involved.

Drink!

We'll have a range of real ales from all over the country - golden ales, bitters, stouts, milds, porters and more. Up to 75 beers available at any one time and an ever-changing range across the week of the festival. Check our live beer lists to see what is on in each session.

Beer List

Mobile Friendly Beer List

Cider List

We'll have around 30 real ciders or perrys from producers across the country.

Our Belgian bar will offer draught and bottled Belgian Beers alongside English wines from Mersea Island Vineyard will also be available.

Soft drinks will be available, free to designated drivers.

Commemorative Festival Glass £3 (refundable).

Programme

Download the Festival Programme Here

Eat!

Food available all sessions.

Live Music

Tuesday Evening: Wooden Maiden.
Saturday Evening: The Occupants

Getting Your First Drink

We will again be using beer cards for all purchases at the bars. More information.