Beer Festival

The Merchants Inn Dark Beer Festival

Mon 31 March - Sun 6 April 2025

5 Little Church Street, Rugby

A week-long celebration of rich, bold, and beautifully crafted dark brews.

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Sessions & Tickets

Tue 1 April 2025 12:00 - 23:59

Duration: 11 hours 59 minutes

The Kazoos 9 pm - 11 pm

Wed 2 April 2025 12:00 - 23:59

Duration: 11 hours 59 minutes

Dr Busker 8 pm - 11 pm

Thu 3 April 2025 12:00 - 23:59

Duration: 11 hours 59 minutes

The Great Central 8 pm - 10 pm

Fri 4 April 2025 12:00 - 01:00

Duration: 13 hours

Northampton Saints v Clermont Auvergne - 8 pm

Food Truck: Monday Night Eating Club - 4 pm - 8 pm

Sat 5 April 2025 12:00 - 01:00

Duration: 13 hours

Toulon v Saracens - 12:30 pm
Leinster v Harlequins - 3 pm
Glasgow v Leicester Tigers - 8 pm
Food Truck: The Rub BBQ - 3 pm - 7 pm

Sun 6 April 2025 12:00 - 23:00

Duration: 11 hours

Glasgow v Leicester Tigers - 3 pm

Free case of 10 exclusive beers!

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T&Cs: Offer valid for new UK customers only. One per household. After your free case, you'll be subscribed as a member of Beer52 (ยฃ33/m for 10 beers, magazine, two snacks - - all items sold separately, contact Beer52 to configure your plan), pause or cancel anytime. 18+ only. See website for full T&Cs. Beer selection may vary. Promotion runs for 30 days. Please Drink Responsibly.

How to find The Merchants Inn Dark Beer Festival

5 Little Church Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AN

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