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Beer Festival at The Mermaid
About this festival
As part of St Albans City of Ale weekend, make sure you head to The Mermaid to discover this special festival featuring a cracking range of cask ales.
Alongside the usual carefully-curated selection on the bar, over City of Ale weekend The Mermaid will be showcasing an expanded line-up of real ales, celebrating the pub’s long-standing love of traditional drinks done properly. With multiple CAMRA awards under its belt - including previous South Herts Pub of the Year and regular Cider Pub of the Year wins - you can expect the ale to be in excellent hands.
A much-loved local with a well-earned reputation for quality, the Mermaid’s characterful interior is packed with old mirrors, vintage pub signs and classic breweriana, while its impressive covered garden makes the perfect spot to settle in with a pint.
Add in early evening live music on Sunday, a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and some famously good pies to keep you fuelled, and the Mermaid is a must-visit for anyone exploring the city's beer scene.
Mark, John, Grace, and the friendly Mermaid team look forward to welcoming you!
This is one of an array of events taking place as part of the St Albans City of Ale weekend.
Schedule
The organiser hasn't published session times yet. We add them by hand as soon as they're announced. Until then, check the organiser's official channels for the latest.
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Just turn up. Entry is free.
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