Somerset

Branch Diary

  • 19th Somerset Branch of CAMRA Pub Trail 2025 Saturday 19 July – Saturday 13 September 2025 1 For venue see event details below

    Somerset Branch of CAMRA Pub Trail 2025

    Somerset Pub Trail 2025

    Drum roll please.... Our famous Somerset CAMRA branch Pub Trail will be back again this year for the 19th edition!

    It will commence on Saturday 19th July and run through until Saturday 13th September 2025.


  • Carew Arms Beer, Cider & Music Fest July 2025 Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025 Carew Arms

    The legendary Carew Arms Beer, Cider & Music Fest is on from Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025

    Inside or out? Summer has finally arrived… The Carew Arms is open from 9am everyday of the week for cooked breakfast, lunch menu and specials from 12 noon and dinner from 5:30pm. Early pint? Join us in the sun for happy hour from 4pm.

    The Carew Arms is under new management and serving Black Bear Beers. See https://www.thecarewarms.co.uk/ and https://camra.org.uk/pubs/carew-arms-crowcombe-134238 for more details.

    Ready to ditch the boring breakfast? The Carew Arms has you covered!

    Join us from 09.00am to 11.00am for a cracking start to your day!

    We've got it all, big hearty breakfasts, delicious vegetarian options, and lighter bites too!

    Can't stay? No problem! All our breakfasts are available for takeaway – perfect for a quick fix at work!


  • Weston Lions Charity Real Ale & Cider Festival Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025 1 For venue see event details below

    BREWS AND LAUGHTER ON TAP!

    2025 is the 16th year of the Weston Lions Charity Real Ale & Cider Festival….. With lots to look forward to from Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July 2025 on the Beach Lawns at Weston-Super-Mare.

    Watch out for our band line up for the weekend and our extensive array of ciders and beers.

    Another fantastic weekend coming!!!!!

    See https://www.westonlionsrealalefestival.co.uk/ for details.

  • Rock’n’Ale Pub Crawl of Taunton 2025 Saturday 26 July 2025 1 For venue see event details below

    Have a day out in Taunton visiting the great real ale pubs and dart in and out of the Fake Festival for some cracking tribute bands. Start off with breakfast in the Perkin Warbeck J D Wetherspoon pub for breakfast.

    Pop into The Ale House and say hello to Fiona Johnson, our new Vice-Chair. See what the fuss is about in the Karsi. Craft beer and gin lounge Ninkasi specialises in selling on and off sales of craft beer sourced from local breweries and microbreweries, as well as nationwide and international beers. Checkout The Plough, a traditional treasure in Taunton.

    Taunton Fake Festival 2024 is on Saturday 26th July 2025, 11:45AM-11:00PM. at Longrun Meadow, Longrun Lane, Taunton, TA1 5AU.

    Bring your friends and party with us inside our famous giant marquee with large fast-serve licensed bar and outside entertainment, food traders and stalls!

    Picture this: a summer's day with ya crew, beer in hand, singing and dancing to the roaring anthems of The Killers, the electrifying energy of Muse, timeless classics of Fleetwood Mac, gritty grunge of Nirvana, indie edge of Kasabian, and the fiery punk of Green Day. If that lights you up, join us as we make Taunton 2025 another legendary chapter in Fake Festival history! But grab your tix quick – you’ve sold-out every time! UPDATE [15 MAY]: due to unforeseen circumstances, our fabulous fake-band for BLINK-182 (Ultimate Blink-182) will now play instead of KASABIAN.

    FAST SERVE LICENSED BAR - we run our own licensed bar inside the marquee, well-stocked with lager, cider, bitter, spirits, wines and soft drinks. The bar is large and fast-serving, we really take care of your drinks as we know how important they are to the experience.

    DRINK TOKENS - tokens are available from the token desk to the side of the bar. Exchange tokens at the bar for 1 bar (alcoholic) drink or 2 soft drinks.

    More info available on the Taunton 2024 website page: https://www.fakefestivals.co.uk/events/2024/Taunton.html

    Not long now, it’s gonna be awesome.

  • Great British Beer Festival 2025 Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 August 2025 1 For venue see event details below

    Where else could you visit 18 top-notch breweries from across Britain, all under one roof?

    At the Great British Beer Festival 2025, we're bringing you an unrivalled selection of beers to the NEC Birmingham. You'll be able to discover a variety of brews from 7 exclusive brewery bars where you can also chat with the brewers and hear the stories behind their creations!

    But that's not all, we've got 11 shared bars packed with a huge range of flavours to explore, so whether you're hunting for your new favourite pint or just fancy trying something a little different, we've got you covered. View all our breweries joining us in Birmingham, 5-9 August 2025.

    https://greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk/brewery-bars

    Our shared bars showcase a collective of exceptional breweries, each bringing its distinct flavours to the festival. These shared bars offer an exciting atmosphere where you can sample a wide variety of beers, discover new favourites and appreciate the rich tapestry of Britain's brewing landscape - from South Wales to the East of England.

    Don't miss out on the chance to experience these incredible brewery bars firsthand! Immerse yourself in bold, unique flavours and share the excitement with friends. Be part of the action, explore the best in British brewing and make unforgettable memories. Book now and secure your place: https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/287/great-british-beer-festival-2025.

  • Somerset Cricket Beer & Cider Festival in Taunton Friday 8 August 2025 1 For venue see event details below

    https://somersetcountycc.co.uk/news/club-news/2025-beer-cider-festival/

    Tickets selling fast for Beer and Cider Festival 2025!

    Our popular annual matchday Beer & Cider Festival returns in 2025.

    Once again the event will be held in our vibrant fan village at the St James Street side of the ground to coincide with our Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Durham on Friday 8th August 2025.

    Over 100 different Beer and Ciders on offer!

    The fan village will open two hours before the floodlit fixture and there will be a variety of the best acoustic musical talent from the local area.

    A wide variety of tailored food options will also be available to purchase on the day.


  • Kilve Stock & Barrel 23/24 August 2025 Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August 2025 Hood Arms

    Join us on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August at Kilve Cricket Club for Kilve Stock & Barrel 2025. Dog-friendly Festival.

    Just 10 weeks to go until the music returns to Kilve Cricket Club for the second year of Kilvestock & Barrel – and it’s shaping up to be even bigger and better!

    This year, we’re proud to support local charities including Tropiquaria Zoo, Rusty Road 2 Recovery (Bridgwater-based – visit them on Facebook), and St Giles Animal Welfare, who will also be attending the event.

    Alongside a fantastic line-up of bands – headlined by the iconic Doctor and the Medics – you’ll find an array of local food and drink stalls including just confirmed Kilve's own 'The Little Honesty Stall'

    By attending you're not just having a great time – you're directly supporting small local businesses and helping our community thrive.

    Camping is available, and well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome – so bring the whole family, furry friends included!

    Grab your tickets now via the link below and check out the full band line-up. Let’s make Kilvestock & Barrel 2025 one to remember – for a good cause, good times, and great local spirit!

    https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/kilvestockbarrel2025


  • Beer Festival @ Cross Keys Inn, Lydford on Fosse Friday 29 – Sunday 31 August 2025 Cross Keys Inn
  • Wyvern Taunton Pub @ Taunton Beer & Cider Festival 17:00 Friday 26 – 16:00 Sunday 28 September 2025 Wyvern Taunton Pub

    Times of Wyvern Festival in September 2025

    Friday 26th from 17.00 hrs. to 23.00 hrs. On Saturday 27th from 15.00 hrs. to 23.00 hrs. & Sunday 28th September 2025 from 12.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs.

    Since 1st August 2024, The Wyvern has been operating as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). While we previously ran as a private members’ club, our focus is now on serving the entire local community rather than a membership-based model.

    Bus service 99 from Taunton Town Centre to Mountfields Road on Friday opening only 17.15 hrs., Saturday 15.00 hrs. & 17.15 hrs. There is a return on Saturday at 16.36 hrs., journey time is only 8 minutes.

    From Chard Boden Street service 99 Friday 16.00 hrs., Saturday 13.50 hrs. and 16.00 hrs. Journey time 45 minutes. Returning would be by service 30 from Stop I a 15min walk to Town centre at 18.40 hrs., 20.10 hrs. & 22.05 hrs.