The Bury Beer Festival returns to The Met and real ale bar Malt this year with over one hundred different cask ales alongside delicious food and fantastic live music.
This year’s festival is taking a traditional approach and putting the main focus on beers brewed in Bury and surrounding areas in the North West.
Visitors will be able to drink and dance, with an exciting mix of live entertainment to treat festival goers on both evenings.
VIP BEER PACKAGE
Buy in advance – no queuing – get straight to the beer!
Friday and Saturday from 5pm. Our social packages cost 20 pounds and for this you will receive:
– No queues
– Entry to the Festival (usually 4 pounds)
– 10 pounds worth of drinks vouchers
– 1 Food Voucher (value 4 pounds)
– Commemorative glass to take home (value 2 pounds)
– Beer Festival programme
Your social packages will be prepared in advance and will be ready for you to collect on arrival. Our VIP packages are extremely popular and are a great way to entertain clients or to have a work’s night out. There is no limit to numbers – everyone is welcome!
Please note: Only our VIP packages can be bought in advance. Standard tickets will be available on the door only.
Dates & Times
Bury Beer Festival
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