Great British Beer Festival FAQs

What does the Great British Beer Festival ticket include?
The ticket is your entry ticket to the Great British Beer Festival. The price has been set at a reasonable level so people can decide how much they would like to spend on beer, food, entertainment, CAMRA membership etc once inside the festival.

Will I have to purchase a glass?
Pint, Half Pint and Third of a Pint glasses (when available) can be purchased inside the festival. These are sponsored by Wells & Young's brewery, cost £3 each and make an excellent souvenir of your visit. Many visitors decide to keep their glass as a memento of the event but you can also ask for a full refund at the Glasses Stand when leaving the venue.

How much will the real ales cost?
The prices of the beer are based around the average price of a beer in London and also depend on how much CAMRA has to pay the brewery to purchase the beer. Usually the stronger the beer, the more expensive it is. You'll be able to sample 1/3 pints of the majority of the beers for around £1.20.

Can children visit the event?
Yes, but children under the age of 18 years old must stay in the Family Room and be accompanied by at least one adult at all times.
It is free for children to attend.

Is there disabled access to the beer festival?
Yes, Earls Court has full disabled access, and please just ask one of our stewards if you would like any assistance.

Is there a cloakroom?
Yes, close to the Glasses Stand at the front of the venue.

Are there cash points at Earls Court?
Yes, there are ATM machines onsite.

Can I change my glass for a fresh one?
Yes, you can exchange your glass at the Glasses Stand for a clean one.

Can I join CAMRA at GBBF?
Yes. You can join CAMRA at the Information & Membership Stand which is located in the middle of the hall, under a large membership banner. You will receive a great package of benefits when joining at the show.

Is there a festival programme?
Yes, this costs £1 for non CAMRA members and is free for CAMRA members. These can be collected / purchased in the GBBF foyer or at the Information & Membership Stand inside the hall.
The programme includes a map for the festival, tasting notes, interesting articles on CAMRA's campaigns plus much more.

Is there a smoking area at the Great British Beer Festival?
Yes, there is an outdoor area, located at the back of the festival (next to the Entertainment Stage) - to your left when facing the stage.

Is there a meeting point at the Festival?
There isn't a designated meeting point, but one suggestion is close to the Information and Membership stand which is under the giant banner near the centre of the Hall.

Is there any food?
Yes, there is a wide variety of food available from a number of different outlets such as Indian meals and snacks, pasties, seafood, cheese, sausages and salads. See the food stalls at this year's festival.