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Great British Beer Festival
6th-10th August 2002
London Olympia
There are 700 different beers plus a great pub atmosphere – why not join in the fun?
Win a free trip to the home of one of the world’s best beers
Ticket hotline 0870 739 7500
Information line 0900 525 2525 (calls to this line cost 60 pence per minute)
The Great British Beer Festival is the biggest pub in the world and runs from August 6th-10th 2002 at London Olympia.
The festival is a beer drinker’s paradise with something for everyone. The range of beers is huge with over 400 real ales from the UK, including a tantalising selection from the smallest microbrewers in addition to some of Britain’s best-known beers. As well as real ale you can also sample cider, perry and beer from around the world with some fantastic real lagers from Europe and North America.
- 700 of the best beers from around the world
- Mouth-watering selection of food
- Great atmosphere with plenty of entertainment ranging from pub quizzes, traditional pub games including skittles, roving entertainers, live music, tombolas and auctions
- Family Room, under-18s must be supervised by a family member
- Tutored tastings hosted by beer experts to help you find out more about beer
- Corporate visits are welcome for groups of work-colleagues or clients
- Disabled visitors are welcome and wheelchair access is provided
This year we are running a competition to win a FREE trip to the home of Czech beer. Budvar, brewer of the celebrated Budweiser Budvar beer, is donating a unique prize which you can only win if you join CAMRA at the Festival. Join CAMRA for just £16 (concessions apply) and win a free trip to the Budvar brewery in the Czech Republic. One lucky winner and their guest will be taken to Prague and the Budvar brewery for a long weekend on an all expenses-paid trip. If you’ve thought about joining CAMRA before, now is the time to do it and have the chance to win this unforgettable prize!
Opening times
Tuesday 6th August 5pm-10.30pm, £6, Chaminade String Quartet
Wednesday 7th August from 11.30-3pm, £2
Wednesday 7th August 5pm-10.30pm, £6, Humphrey Lyttleton
Thursday 8th August 12 noon-10.30pm, £6, afternoon Paul Jones and Dave Kelly from the Blues Band, evening Kit Packham and One Jump Ahead
Friday 9th August 12 noon-10.30pm, £6, afternoon Cajun band ZigaZag!, evening John Otway Band
Saturday 10th August, 11am-7pm, £5, Fulham Brass Band
Concessions available for CAMRA members, please contact CAMRA on 01727 867201
Kensington Olympia is on the District Line and other nearby underground stations include Barons Court, Earls Court, High Street Kensington and Hammersmith.
Buses to Olympia include numbers 9, 10, 27, 28, 49 and 391
Mainline stations which provide a service to Kensington Olympia include Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, Milton Keynes, Northampton.
Reproduced from the Full Pint, Issue 16.
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