It is a truth universally acknowledged that even the nerdiest of craft beer nerds (of which I am one), and the most traditional of ale drinkers, love a lager when the sun comes out. Nothing quite quenches your thirst or captures the light of the sun like a crisp pilsner or a refreshing helles. That’s why East London’s beloved Pembury Tavern is celebrating all things lager-y with a lager festival this June.
That’s right, the pub is throwing its hat into the beer festival ring with a distinctly unique offering. While other beer festivals focus on the hoppiest and most outrageous beers, this beer festival is all about lagers, lagers, and lagers. The festival will run from Thursday, June 27 – Sunday, June 30. Head on down to enjoy a showcase of lager styles and “sip your way through the spectrum of lagers”.
But lest you think all lagers are the same, this lager festival features all sorts of different examples. These range from the refreshing, crisp, golden lager we all know and love to dark lagers, smokey lagers, and more. And the beers will be coming from all around the world to Hackney – from Germany to California via New Zealand and more. They’ll also be serving up plenty of their house lagers from their partner brewery Five Points Brewing Co.
While you’re there, be sure to take advantage of the pub’s incredible pizza, courtesy of Ace Pizza. It’s among the best pizza in the city! Can you think of a better way to spend a day than downing some sudsy pints and scoffing delicious slices of pizza?
Whether you’re a kölsch-lover or a pilsner-drinker, don’t miss Pembury Tavern’s Lager Festival. The festival runs from June 27 – 30, 2024.
Head to their socials to keep up to date with the event and find out what lagers will be pouring.