One of the highlights of the Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival is the opportunity to discover an enormous variety of beers from across the UK.

The majority of beers available at the festival are served from the various CAMRA bars, where a carefully selected range from breweries nationwide provides visitors with the chance to sample a broad spectrum of styles, strengths and flavours.

Alongside those bars, the festival will once again feature a collection of dedicated brewery bars, operated by the breweries themselves. These bars offer the perfect opportunity not only to enjoy excellent beer, but also to speak directly with the brewers and brewery teams behind it.

This year's brewery bar line-up showcases some of the finest names from Nottinghamshire and beyond:

Bang The Elephant (Langley Mill)
Black Iris (Basford, Nottingham)
Blue Monkey (Giltbrook, Nottingham)
Castle Rock (Nottingham)
Lenton Lane (Nottingham)
Lincoln Green (Hucknall, Nottingham)
Liquid Light (Nottingham)
Magpie Brewery (Nottingham)
Shipstone's (Basford, Nottingham)
Two Matts (Sutton-in-Ashfield)
Thornbridge (Bakewell, Derbyshire)
Grumpy Fish (Arnold, Nottingham)

The line-up reflects the strength of the region's brewing scene, with many of Nottinghamshire's best-loved breweries joined by acclaimed producers from further afield.

Whether you're seeking a familiar favourite, looking to discover something new, or simply keen to chat with the people behind the beer, the brewery bars are sure to be a popular destination throughout the festival.

The Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival takes place at Trent Bridge from 7-10 October 2026, featuring hundreds of beers, ciders and perries, live entertainment, food vendors and the unique surroundings of one of cricket's most iconic venues.

Click here to book your tickets now and start planning your festival favourites.