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Beer and Cider Lists

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023the_landlord

With not long to go until the festival which runs from 25th to 28th January 2023 we can share the beer and cider carefully curated by the Beer Festival Organiser Yam and Chief Ciderologist Ian.

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Festival Food and Getting Here

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023the_landlord

Quick Festival Update…

Food

At the Arts Centre we’ll have the Cheese and Pie Man… with a range of, er, pies and, er, cheese. And making a special guest evening appearance on Friday and from mid-afternoon Saturday, all the … Read the rest

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Volunteers Wanted

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022the_landlord

Would you like to volunteer to help at the Fourteenth Colchester Winter ale festival?

If you’re a CAMRA member, even a few hours would be useful and there’s a range of jobs you can be involved in. If you’ve never … Read the rest

Fourteenth Colchester Winter Ale Festival

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022the_landlord

When? Wednesday 25th January 2023 to Saturday 28th January 2023. 12 noon until 10:30pm each day.

Where? Colchester Arts Centre

Colchester Arts Centre is based in a converted church close to the centre of Colchester, off Head Street. There’s … Read the rest

Beer of the Festival

Beer and Cider of the Festival

June 15, 2022June 16, 2022the_landlord

Well, what a festival. Coming back from the covid-induced break and with lots of other events on for the platty joobs it was more difficult than usual to predict how much beer & cider we’d need. But, come back – … Read the rest

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Beer and Cider Lists

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022the_landlord

Wondering what there’ll be to drink at the 35th Summer Festival? Have a look at the beer list and cider list. We’ll also have local wine from Mersea Island, a range of Belgian beers and some non-alcoholic wine, beer … Read the rest

35th Colchester Real Ale & Cider Festival is Go!

April 21, 2022May 28, 2022the_landlord

When? Wednesday 1st June 2022 to Saturday 4th June 2022. 12 noon until 10:30pm each day.

Where? Colchester Arts Centre

Colchester Arts Centre is based in a converted church close to the centre of Colchester, off Head Street. There’s been … Read the rest

The Ale Trail is Back

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022the_landlord

Back for its 8th Year! Starting 4th April

Visit participating pubs, buy a pint of real ale or cider to collect a sticker. Bring your completed Ale Trail card to the 35th Colchester Real Ale and Cider festival and exchange … Read the rest

35th Colchester Beer and Cider Festival

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022the_landlord

The 35th Colchester Beer and Cider Festival is planned to take place at Colchester Arts Centre

Wednesday 1st – Saturday 4th June 2022

Keep an eye on the site for further updates.

Update on Colchester Beer Festivals

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021the_landlord

Hello all. We’re aware that many of you are wondering about our plans for upcoming Colchester beer festivals in 2022 – Sorry in advance for the long post, but we are now in a position to announce what is going … Read the rest

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15th Colchester Winter Ale Festival

Wednesday 31st January to Saturday 3rd February 2024

12 noon – 10:30pm Wednesday 31st January
12 noon – 10:30pm Thursday 1st February
12 noon – 10:30pm Friday 2nd February
11am – 10:30pm Saturday 3rd February.

37th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival

29th May to 1st June 2024

At Colchester Arts Centre

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We’re the Colchester branch of CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale. We run two festivals at Colchester Arts Centre. You’ll find not just real ale & real cider, but food, soft drinks, English wine, foreign beers and a warm welcome too.

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