Chorlton Beer Festival

24/07/2026

It's only been a couple of weeks but we miss all you lovely people....

Thank you for making such a brilliant community event.

Here's a few memories.....

See you in 2027 :-)

06/07/2026

If you read the article in the festival programme or on our website, you'll know Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival has always championed independent breweries over the national and global giants that dominate our pubs and restaurants.

Our friends at CAMRA have spent six months collating a hard hitting report to expose some of the lies and dodgy practices that these giants producers use to manipulate the market.

Read all about how you are being lied to....

The UK brewing industry has been quietly taken over. A consumer-focused report from CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.

04/07/2026

Visiting today?
We expect to be busy but when you need a quiet moment, we've got you covered.

Our Open Chapel gives you a space to pause, reflect and recharge. Visit the Chapel between 2pm and 5pm today.

And you also get to admire our magnificent East Window.

03/07/2026

Beer of The Festival 2026

Our Beer Of The Festival has been selected following four panels of blind judging. Led by fully qualified Beer Sommeliers or Certified Cicerones, each panel was made up of brewers, publicans, festival sponsors and the winners of our ballot of ticket holders. We are pleased to confirm the results of Beer Of The Festival 2026 were: Bronze: Big Trip - Together In Electric Dreams Silver: Balance Brewing & Blending - Birthday Blend 2025 Gold: Tun Brewing Co - Quaternity Finalists: Runaway - ESB Torrside - Quasar Coleys - ESB

Our Beer Of The Festival has been selected following four panels of blind judging. Led by fully qualified Beer Sommeliers or Certified Cicerones, each panel was made up of brewers, publicans, festival sponsors and the winners of our ballot of ticket holders. We are pleased to confirm the results of....

03/07/2026

This afternoon and evening we've had four teams of judges blind tasting the best of our beers. After four hours of deliberations, we can confirm that our Beer Of The Festival for 2026 is Quaternity

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

Thank you to everybody who came along to day one. We go again at 5 o'clock today - get your tickets and tokens now to save time when you arrive.

03/07/2026

Find Four Banks on the Youth Centre Bar (and at The Chorlton Tap)

🏦 FOUR BANKS 🏦

The 20th Chorlton Beer Festival opens today! Hands up who’s going over the next few days? 🙌
Keep your eyes peeled for our latest Mountain Pale which we brewed for our friends The Chorlton Tap to celebrate the festival’s very special anniversary.
Four Banks is full of tropical and citrus notes with a soft, balanced base and moreish bitterness. The best of both coasts!

We’re also releasing to Trade so hit the link in bio, webshop to follow soon!

02/07/2026

WE OPEN TODAY!!!

Online ticket sales for Thursday evening will end at 4pm, you can pay on the gate from 5pm.

Follow our story for updates.