Society for the Preseervation of Beer from the Wood

01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026

Often starts at Fowlers in Ryde

The Vectis branch meets every Wednesday and some Saturdays.

View the SPBW web site

1966 And All That With Dark Ales Bar

19 February 2026 to 22 February 2026

IW Steam Railway at Havenstreet

A four day event marking 60 years since the Cowes to Ryde line closed. The Barn Café and Bar will have daily live music from 1-4pm and houses the popular ‘Winter Dark Ales Selection’. Good for a family day out.
Entry to Havenstreet station site and the Winter Dark Ales Bar is FREE.View the web site for full details of the event an booking tickets for the train.

Gosport Winterfest

27 February 2026 to 28 February 2026

Thorgate Halls, Gosport

The 32nd Winterfest. This annual event is held over 2 days. Plenty of winter ales and on Fri night & Sat live music. Friday afternoon is a quiet session.
CAMRA Member tickets are ONLY available online and are restricted to one (or two for joint members) per session. Free admission to CAMRA members. Tickets cost £3, £10 to non-members (£5 on Friday afternoon). Tickets include free souvenir half pint glass, marked with 1/3, and music.
For info regarding where to purchase tickets, session times etc see the Web site.

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Click here for the web site.