The Great British Beer Festival 2009
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 8TH AUGUST 2009
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Over 66,000 people flock to this massive celebration of our national drink, which features over 450 real ales from the United Kingdom, as well as 200 more from around the world. Although the Great British Beer Festival sounds like a fun event - and it can be - don't be surprised to see a lot of very serious faces and concentration; some real ale experts are genuinely obsessive. Tutored tastings are on offer for anyone who wants to learn the subtleties of what makes a great beer. For the rest of us, though, this is a jolly day out with some delicious brewed drinks. There's even a huge range of ciders and perries on offer for those with lighter tastes. Beer swilling may not be the most glamorous activity but this annual Earl's Court event brings it as close to an art form as possible.About Earls Court Exhibition Centre
Comprising Earls Court One, Earls Court Two, Brompton Hall and the Museum Hall, Earls Court, along with sister venue, Olympia, is widely considered one of the capital's best major venues for hosting both trade and consumer events. The Earls Court and Olympia exhibition centres, both in West London are both run by the same company, EC & O Venues. More about Earls Court Exhibition Centre
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
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London > Education > Evening Classes
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
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PRICING In Advance: Weekdays: £12 (Adults), £10 (Concs), Weekends: £14 (Adults), £12 (Over 60s) | On the Door: Weekdays: £16.50 (Adults), £12 (Concs), Weekends: £18.50 (Adults), £14 (Concs) | Free (Children Under 15)
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PRICING £10 (Adults), Free (Under 16s), £12 on the door | Advance offer 2 for £15
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PRICING See website for registration info.
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PRICING Trade only (see website for more info)
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PRICING Tbc, 2011 prices: £10-£14 (Adults), £8 (Students), £7-£8 (Seniors 60+), £4-£6 (11-16 yrs), Free (U16s)
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