
The Beer list has gone online, please click on the link below for full details:
GBBF Beer List
Discover the Great British Beer Festival 2025 at the NEC Birmingham – Bolder & Better!
The Great British Beer Festival is back and in 2025, we’re taking things to the next level! For the first time ever, the Great British Beer Festival will be held at the iconic NEC in Birmingham, the UK’s premier events venue. This exciting new location means more space, more brews, and even more opportunities to celebrate the best in British and international beer.
Join thousands of fellow beer lovers at the NEC, where you can sample hundreds of unique ales, ciders, perries and craft beers from around the world. Immerse yourself in interactive tastings, discover new flavours, enjoy live music, and experience the festival’s vibrant atmosphere in a way like never before.
Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or just curious to explore, get ready to experience the festival like never before! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience in the heart of the UK!
As well as the huge range of drinks on offer, you can enjoy a selection of food and snacks. Entertainment is also included as part of the ticket price with live music in the afternoons and evenings.
We’ve invited some amazing breweries to join us with Brewery Bars, to serve you their great beers direct. We will also be offering wine, cocktails and coffee for those looking for a little break from all things beer.
For more details and tickets, please visit the Festival site – Great British Beer Festival 2025

This year, the GBBF Trade Event is bigger and better than ever. As well as the usual networking, Champion Beer of Britain announcement and festival atmosphere, we’re running an industry conference with established industry voices and up-and-coming speakers discussing some of the biggest topics in the beer and pub world right now.
As always, people that work in the licensed trade get free tickets to the Trade Event. All they (and any of their staff) need to do is fill out an application, link as below:
 
															