Great British Beer Festival

I’m on my way to the Great British Beer Festival!

🍺 The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is one of the UK’s largest and most celebrated beer events, organized annually by CAMRA—the Campaign for Real Ale. Often dubbed the “biggest pub in the world,” it showcases a vast array of traditional British cask ales, international beers, ciders, and perries. Even more, the GBBF celebrates UK’s brewing heritage, community, and the joy of discovering your next favorite pint.

And thanks to Brewtopia Events, I’m finally making my dream trip to GBBF!

🎉 Key Features

• Huge beverage selection: Including over 450 British beers and 200+ international selections A
• Champion Beer of Britain: Prestigious awards announced during the festival’s trade session A
• Live entertainment: Music, pub games, and food stalls add to the festive atmosphere A
• Volunteer-powered: Staffed by over 1,000 unpaid volunteers, keeping the community spirit alive.

🗓️ When & Where

• Held during the first full week of August, typically Tuesday to Saturday.
• 2025 Venue: NEC Birmingham, marking its first return to the West Midlands since 1983.

🏆 Legacy

• First official GBBF: 1977 at Alexandra Palace
• Has traveled across cities like Leeds, Brighton, and Birmingham before settling in London for many years.
• Cancelled only in 1984, 2020, 2021, and 2024 due to venue issues and the pandemic.