Hull & East Yorkshire 43rd Real Ale & Cider Festival 8-10th April 2027
Following the success of our 50th Anniversary (revival) cider and beer festival in Oct 2026 we are pleased to confirm we are running the festival again in April 2027. We are at the same venue as last time - Minerva Masonic Lodge at junction of Prince Street and Dagger Lane, Hull, HU1 2LH which is a short walk from city centre. Following feedback we have moved the festival to April (and avoiding Halloween/holiday clashes). There will be two/three sessions each day and ‘Time’ will call be called approximately 20mins before the end of the session.
Thursday
• Morning: 11 – 14:30 (Sponsors & Members Only)
• Afternoon: 14:30 – 18:00
• Evening: 18:00 - 21:30
Friday/Saturday
• Afternoon: 12:00 – 16:30
• Evening: 17:00 – 21:30
Everyone must exit the festival hall by the stated session end time.
Tickets
Unsold Tickets for evening sessions can be purchased on door
Over 18’s only. Please be aware that anyone who appears to be under 25 will be required to provide photographic ID before being allowed to enter. Entrance fee is £9 which includes £4.50 (1 pint) of drink tokens and the festival programme. CAMRA members will receive an additional £4.50 (1 pint) worth of tokens on production of their membership card on entry. This offer will also be available to anyone who joins CAMRA on the day.
Please note, due to space constraints, unfortunately dogs are not allowed; except assistance dogs.
Drink Tokens Beer, Cider and Perry can only be purchased with tokens, which will be available for sale at the Token Desk up until ‘Time’ is called. Tokens can be used on any session and refunds will be offered on unused tokens. Alternatively, please deposit any unused tokens in the charity boxes at the Token Desk.
Preferred payment is via Debit/Credit Card, Visa or Mastercard only (contactless or chip and PIN) up to a limit of £50, though cash also accepted.
Beers & Ciders At the start of the festival there will be at least 30 different real ales from mainly regional breweries and 5 real ciders/perry. All drinks are priced at £4.50 per pint and can also be purchased in 1/3 and 1/2 pint.
Charity We will again be supporting a local charity (details to follow). Please donate any change or beer tokens (which will converted to money)
Beer Glasses There will be no souvenir beer glass; we will reuse existing stocks of glasses so please do not take your beer glass home with you. This is a less environmentally damaging option.
Catering We will be providing a range of food including vegetarian options (details to follow)
Festival Sponsors We thank our many sponsors without whom this festival would not be possible (details to follow)
Festival Fringe A map of recommend local pubs will be available for anyone who would like to take the opportunity to explore some excellent local establishments which sell a range of beers and ciders.