Diary & What's On
- HOPE BEER FESTIVAL
Thursday 30 – Friday 31 October 2025
Out of Branch Area
Latest Beer Festival at the Community owned Hope, Carshalton, a regular London Pub of the Year. Seven real ales on the bar, with a further assortment in the festival marquee, as well as real ciders and craft keg. Apparently worth getting there on Thursday to ensure full selection available. Getting there Train to Clapham Junction, then to Carshalton Station, which is 3 minutes walk from pub. Also several TFL bus routes pass the door.
- EGHAM BEER FESTIVAL
Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 November 2025
Egham United Services Club
The 47th Beer & Cider Festival at the multi-award winning Egham United Services Club takes place in the run up to Remembrance Sunday. Great selection of ales, many from Britain's newest breweries. BBQ, hot & cold food, & live music Friday & Saturday evening. For more details see Egham Real Ale and Cider Festival. *BRANCH SOCIAL* From 6pm Thursday 6th November. Getting there: The Club is 10 mins walk from Egham Rail Station. In daytime, buses 8, 441 & 500 stop in the nearby High Street, with occasional 442 in the late evening.
- PIG'S EAR BEER FESTIVAL
Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 December 2025
Out of Branch Area
Run by East London & City branch of CAMRA. Open noon until 10:30pm Tues-Thurs, 11pm Fri and 9pm Sat. Admission for CAMRA Members £3, and non-members £5. For further details including beer and cider list. please see Pig's Ear Beer Festival. Our neighbours Kingston & Leatherhead Branch have a Social planned for Wednesday 3rd. Getting there Venue is the historic Round Chapel, Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney, E5 0NP. Venue is a short walk from Hackney Central Station, on the Mildmay Line from Richmond.