Real Ale Festival

2009 Real Ale Festival Review

2009 saw a repeat of the 2008 popularity especially on the Friday night session which again attracted a capacity crowd despite the cloudy and unsettled weather. The new Friday afternoon preview session also was attended by a capacity crowd who enjoyed the benefits of a relaxed and uncrowded environment. Additional deliveries were called in again this year as the sheer number of patrons and the amount of Ale and Cider consumed meant we had to bolster supplies.

Ciders again proved popular as the ever growing interest for these drinks continues. Although we had substantially increased the number of cider barrels this year, we unfortunately couldn't quite keep up with demand.

All in all a good time was had by all and the settings of our 1860's station certainly adds to the atmosphere of the event.

2010 Real Ale Festival

2010 Beer Festival is already being looked at and we are planning an astrological theme in the ales.

We are again planning a 'Preview Session' on the Friday afternoon which will launch into the Friday night public session.

For the Beer Festival we aptly name our bar area 'The Railway', which even includes an original pub sign. We provide a covered drinking area with views along the platform and tracks.

Real Ale Festival Dates

(All Times TBC)

C.A.M.R.A

If you are a fan of Real Ale, you can join your local Campaign for Real Ale group. Information available from the CAMRA website.

last updated: david cole, Wed 20th May 2009