Ascot Beer Festival

CAMRA Roundel This is a CAMRA Festival. Organised by Berkshire South East.

 Fri 06 Oct 2023 Sat 07 Oct 2023

A beer festival organised each Autumn by the Berkshire South-East branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) at the prestigious Ascot Racecourse.

When?

We are delighted to announce that the 2023 beer festival will be taking place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October

What’s on Offer

This year we will exhibit over 160 different real ales, ciders and perries. 
As well as our fabulous selection of drinks, the festival will also offer some top class flat racing and the chance to have a flutter if you fancy, plus live music. 

Tickets and Beer Vouchers

Entrance tickets for the beer festival are on-sale now. See the Tickets page for details. 
A voucher system will be in operation for all Beer Festival ales, ciders and perries. Vouchers can be purchased in advance or on the day. 
Free Tasting Notes will also be provided. 

Getting There

There is parking available at Ascot Racecourse, and it is just 7 minutes walk from Ascot Railway Station. See the Ascot Racecourse Directions Page for more details. 

Dress Code

Whilst there is no dress code in Grandstand admission areas, the racecourse encourage customers to dress smartly. Full details can be found on the Ascot Racecourse Dress Code page

Opening Times

Entrance gates and bars will open at 11.00am on both days, with racing starting at approximately 2.00pm. Bars will close 30 minutes after the last race (expected to be approximately 6.00pm). 

Food and Drink

As a race meeting will be taking place whilst the festival is on, all normal race-day facilities will be available including hot & cold food and soft drinks. Customers are welcome to bring a picnic provided they abide by the Ascot Racecourse Picnic Policy