New beer festival at Antrim Castle Gardens this summer

Calling all lovers of craft beer, fine wine, crisp apple cider and perfectly mixed cocktails! Tickets are now on sale for the first ever Antrim Castle Gardens Beer Festival.

Taking place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, from 12 noon to 10pm, this brand new festival promises two days of great drinks, good vibes and top-class entertainment in one of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough’s most beautiful settings.

Hosted in the festival marquee and delivered in partnership with CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the Beer Festival will showcase more than 40 cask and keg beers from Northern Ireland and beyond.

There will also be crowd‑pleasing cocktails shaken up by expert mixologists from The Stone Hound Bar, along with a selection of stunning wines from The Vintage Wine Merchants in Antrim.

With live music, tasty food and the award‑winning gardens to relax in, it’s shaping up to be a memorable day out, whatever your tipple. Antrim Castle Gardens is also well connected by public transport and is less than a 10‑minute walk from Antrim train station, making it easy to get there and enjoy the festivities.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, said: “This is an exciting new event for Antrim Castle Gardens and a great opportunity to celebrate local producers in such a beautiful and accessible setting.”

Tickets are £7.50, which includes a commemorative pint glass, with drinks priced individually on the day.

Over 18s only. Tickets are available now at visitantrimandnewtownabbey.com/whats-on.