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Beer Festivals

🍻 A Heartfelt Thank You to All Who Joined Our Festive Beer Festival! 🍻

As the frothy remnants of our spectacular 2-day Beer Festival settle, we find ourselves brimming with gratitude and joy. Held in the cozy embrace between Christmas and New Year, this event turned out to be more than just a gathering; it became a celebration of community, craft, and cheer!

First and foremost, a massive thank you to each and every one of you who joined us. Your enthusiasm, laughter, and love for great beer were the true heartbeats of this festival. Seeing so many friendly faces, both familiar and new, coming together to share in this experience was nothing short of magical.

🎵 A Special Musical Note 🎵

Our festival would not have been the same without the incredible musical talents of Peter Turrell and Robin Evans Esq. Your performances were not just entertainment; they were the soundtrack to our memories. Peter, your melodies resonated perfectly with the festive spirit, creating an ambiance that was both lively and heartwarming. Robin, your performance was the perfect accompaniment to clinking glasses and joyful conversations. Thank you for filling our festival with rhythm and joy!

🍺 Cheers to the Brewers and Cider Makers 🍺

Where would a beer festival be without the artisans behind the brews? A huge shout-out to the talented brewers of the real ales and the masterful cider makers who graced our event. Your passion for crafting these delightful beverages was evident in every sip. The variety, quality, and uniqueness of your creations were the talk of the festival, and rightly so. You brought not just drinks, but stories and experiences to our glasses.

As we bid farewell to this year’s festival, we carry with us the laughter, the conversations, and the shared moments that made these two days truly special. Here’s to the memories made and the beers tasted. We hope to see all of you again next year, with your enthusiasm undimmed and your love for great beer and cider as strong as ever.

Until then, keep the spirit of the festival alive in your hearts. Cheers to new friendships, splendid music, and exquisite drinks!

Next Beer Festival is already in the planning, and we will be communicating the dates before the end of the month!

🎉 Happy New Year and Warm Wishes from All of Us! 🎉

#BeerFestival #ThankYou #CraftBeer #CiderLove #LiveMusic #CommunityCheers

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Announcements Beer Festivals

Winner, winner, beer aficionado’s dinner!

A lucky enthusiast just hit the jackpot with a diverse collection of English real ale, trendy craft beer in cans and a couple of unique bottled beers. Over the weekend, we ran our successful beer and cider festival which gave people the opportunity to enter a free draw. Congratulations to the winner, Julian C. Below is a photo of his haul of goodies taken from our normal stock of such interesting things.

  • Reality Whip from Bereta Brewing (in colaboration with Distant Lands) 10.6% Imperial Stout 750ml
  • Biscoff Caramel Macchiato Imperial Pastry Stout from Three Hills Brewing. 10% Imperial Pastry Stout
  • Bush Noel 12% Belgian Christmas Ale
  • Crowned with Thorns, Released under the Strange Companions project, a series of beers brewed and stored in barrels at Bereta in Romania. 10.8% Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine
  • Good King Henry Special Reserve 2021. Brewed at Grain Brewery, Norfolk by Alan Thomson of Old Chimneys Brewery. 11% An amazing Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
  • Pastore Peach & Apricot Waterbeach Weisse. A mixed fermentation berliner weisse style beer. 3.7% Sour
  • 2 Course Sunday Lunch to Two at The Blackfriars Tavern.

#BlackfriarsBeerFest #RealAleMagic

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Announcements Beer Festivals

Real Ale, Cider and Music Menu for Blackfriars Tavern 29th and 30th December Beer Festival

🍻 Join us at Blackfriars Tavern for a Real Ale & Cider Festival on December 29th and 30th! There will be reasonably priced food options as well. Don’t miss out! 🎶🍺 #BlackfriarsBeerFest

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Christmas 2023 Opening Hours

  • Christmas Eve – noon till 11pm
  • Christmas Day – 11am till 3pm
  • 26th to 28th – noon till 11pm
  • 29th & 30th Beer Festival from 11am
  • New Year’s Eve – noon till 1am last entry 10pm
  • New Year’s Day – noon till 8pm
  • 2nd January – Closed All Day
  • 3rd Open as Normal
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Announcements Beers On Now

Beers On Now at Blackfriars Tavern

Today we have Black Anna, Dragon Slayer, Wild Winter, Citrus Kiss, Prancer’s Pale, Blackfriars Festive Friar, Starry Night Stout and Blackfriars Cascade Chant. Lots More Christmas Beers to follow, and don’t forget out Beer Festival on the 29th and 30th December! See you soon!

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Beer Festival 29th & 30th December 2023

🍁 Join Us for a Classic Beer Festival This December 🍁

As the year draws to a close, we’re excited to invite you to our Beer Festival, a perfect occasion to enjoy the finer things in life. Set your calendars for Friday, December 29th, and Saturday, December 30th, for a gathering that’s all about good taste, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere.

🍺 A Great Selection: We’re proud to feature a range of 20 real ales and 20 ciders as well as a large range of other drinks.

🍽️ Quality Bites, Fair Prices: Delight in our reasonably priced, quality food options, complementing our array of drinks, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

🎵 Sophisticated Sounds: Enjoy the ambiance set by live musicians, details and timings published nearer the time. We’ve also arranged some engaging activities and games, perfect for a leisurely day out.

🕚 Flexible Timing for Your Convenience: The festival runs from 11 AM to 11 PM on both days, giving you plenty of time to join us at your leisure.

📆 Save the Date: Friday 29th and Saturday 30th December 2023. This event is more than just a beer festival; it’s an opportunity to unwind, socialize, and enjoy the season’s spirit.

🔜 Stay Tuned for More: We’ll be sharing more details as the event approaches. Keep an eye on our social media and website for the latest updates.

🎟️ Easy Access: Come to Great Yarmouth by Train or Bus, with public transport taking to right to the door in the form of the Number 2 Bus from Market Gates, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

We’re looking forward to hosting a memorable festival filled with fine drinks, great food, and wonderful company. See you there!

#BeerFestival2024 #RealAle #RealCider #RelaxedAtmosphere #QualityFood #LiveMusic #CommunitySpirit #AleAndCiderEnthusiasts #CAMRA #RealAleMagic

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7pm – 4th December 2023 East Norfolk CAMRA Open Branch Meeting

Don’t forget that tonight (4th December) we are hosting the East Norfolk CAMRA Open Branch Meeting. It starts at 7pm. They are a friendly bunch, and obviously like their beer and real cider. If you are a member that hasn’t been to a branch meeting recently (or ever), then why not take this opportunity to come along and see what’s going on. If you are interested in joining CAMRA, then they would like to see you too!

See you later. #RealAleMagic #CAMRA #CAMRAEastNorfolk

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Staff Training

Dear Customer,

We shall be closed all day on Wednesday 25th October for staff training for the Wednesday only.

We will re-open as normal from Thursday 26th October at noon.

We apologise for the inconvenience if you were intending to visit us then, and hope that you can rearrange to come on an alternative day.

Kind regards,

Blackfriars Tavern

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Star Beer On This Week

This week we have 1914 from Opa Hay Brewery. Brewed with hops from each of the countries involved in the First World War, this beer is an amazing collection of flavours. Come and get your pint now.

#RealAleMagic #camra

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Ales/Bitters Announcements

Announcing Our Own Session English Porter

On its first outing in the wild, and available while stocks last!

#RealAleMagic #Camra

Welcome to the East Anglia CAMRA Regional Pub Of The Year and the Norfolk CAMRA County Pub Of The Year. Find us at 94 Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth. Postcode: NR30 3BZ. WhatThreeWords: ///hopes.spoken.richer

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