· City’s ever-popular Beerfest returns to Guildhall Yard to raise funds for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal
· Festival welcomes 13 brewers – between them, offering 55 beers – to the City of London’s historic square on 2 July
· City Corporation partners with Brewers’ Company of Brewers for one of the most popular events in the Square Mile’s calendar
Returning for its 12th year, the hugely popular City Beerfest will be held in the City of London’s historic Guildhall Yard on Thursday 2 July from 12.30pm to 9pm.
The festival will feature 13 brewers, food stalls offering hot food (including halal, vegetarian, and vegan options), and live music and games – all of it taking place on the site above London’s second-century Roman amphitheatre.
Over 55 beers will be available – including non-alcoholic, low alcohol, and gluten-free beers – to be savoured from the commemorative City Beerfest glasses handed out with customers’ beer tokens (see below).
Tickets for City Beerfest have gone ‘live’ today (7 May) with three ticket options – visit www.thecityofldn.com/city-beerfest
EARLY BIRD – 20% discount (available from 7 May 2:30pm to 11 June 10am):
· Early Bird Individual Beer Package: £16 – includes entry, four beer tokens (four half pints), and one City Beerfest glass.
· Early Bird Group Offer – 10 beer packages for the price of nine: £144 – includes entry, four beer tokens (four half pints), and one City Beerfest glass each for 10 people.
· Early Bird Additional Token: £2.8 – includes one additional half pint.
ADVANCE – 10% discount (available from 11 June 10am to 1 July 12pm):
· Advance Individual Beer Package: £18.00 – includes entry, four beer tokens (four half pints), and one City Beerfest glass.
· Standard Additional Token: £3.15 – includes one additional half pint.
· Standard Group Offer – 10 packages for the price of nine: £162.00 – includes entry, four beer tokens (four half pints), and one City Beerfest glass each for 10 people.
STANDARD (available on 2 July from 12:30pm, on-site only):
· Standard Individual Beer Package: £20.00 – includes entry, four beer tokens (four half pints), and one City Beerfest glass.
· Standard Additional Token: £3.50 – includes one additional half pint.
City Beerfest has become one of the most popular events in the Square Mile’s calendar, bringing together City workers, residents, and visitors, with all profits donated to The Lord Mayor’s Appeal in its aim to create better opportunities for people to work, thrive, and prosper in our vibrant city. More info: The Lord Mayor’s Appeal – City of London
Delivered by the City of London Corporation, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Brewers, this year’s City Beerfest is sponsored by Hempsons and Culture Mile BID, with support from City A.M., Central London Alliance, and Cask Marque.
Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:
“Cultural experiences, a rich heritage offering, and a reputation for warm hospitality have long defined the Square Mile as a destination of choice, which is why events like City Beerfest play such an important role in bringing the City to life.
“Now established as one of our most popular events, you’re raising funds for charity while you’re raising your glass… so what better reason do you need to come to this historic Yard of ale and enjoy a few pints, live music and hopefully, some sunshine?”
Clerk to the Brewers’ Company, Nick Tindal, said:
“The Brewers’ Company is delighted that so many of our member breweries are, once again, supporting the City Beerfest to raise money for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
“For over 600 years, we have made sure that the people of London have access to great beer, and this event in the heart of the City is a fantastic way to continue this long tradition. I would encourage everyone to come along and sample the wonderful array of beers that will be available.”
The City of London Corporation is one of the largest funders of heritage and cultural activities in the UK, investing over £145m every year. It manages a range of world-class cultural and heritage institutions, including the Barbican Centre, Tower Bridge, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Guildhall Library, Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre, The London Archives, and Keats House.
It also supports the London Symphony Orchestra, based at the Barbican Centre, and the new London Museum, which will open later this year.
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