Craft Beer Festival Returns To Newhaven

Friday, 10 March 2023 06:33

Brewhaven Sussex Craft Beer Festival returns for its third year in the impressive surroundings of Newhaven Fort on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April .

The event celebrates the fantastic and diverse selection of craft beers being made locally.

Organisers Newhaven Festival and Visit Lewes have invited 16 of the area’s best craft breweries to showcase their products and sell direct to festival-goers, along with food from top local producers and a wine and Sussex spirits bar for non-beer drinkers.

In response to high demand for evening tickets, a Friday night session has been added, along with Saturday afternoon, and a further Saturday evening session.

Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council and Newhaven Councillor, said:

“The festival was a huge hit in 2022 and this year’s Brewhaven promises to be even better with more outstanding local beers and food to enjoy in the iconic setting of Newhaven Fort.

“It’s a great outing for people of all ages with a family-friendly vibe for the afternoon session and more of a party feel for over 18s in the evening including fantastic live music.

“Coming along is the perfect way to sample and support our wonderful array of local brewers, and with lots of tickets already snapped up, book quickly to secure your festival place!”

The daytime session, from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, will be a laid back, family-friendly event with the Fort’s playground open and free craft activities to keep younger visitors entertained. The café will be serving soft drinks, ice cream, snacks and sandwiches, while brewers offer their products under the cover of the Second World War Romney Hut.

At the over 18s-only Saturday night session, which runs from 6pm to 10pm, there will be more craft beer, food, music and DJs.