St George's Hall Beer Festival

About St George's Hall Beer Festival

Inside St George’s Hall in Liverpool, L1 1JJ, St George's Hall Beer Festival 2026 deals in real ales, craft beers, continental lagers, ciders, spirits, gin and rum.

The 2026 edition runs from Thu 24 Sep to Sun 27 Sep, with more than 250 beers, ciders and spirits across multiple sessions. Session tickets are published at £3, £5, £6, £10 and £11, with an overall listed price range of £3.00 - £18.00.

The Ship & Mitre Beer Festival moves to St George’s Hall in 2026 after 21 festivals at Hulme Hall. Ronald McDonald House Charities is the official charity partner.

Who Is It For?

The room is mainly for adult beer, cider and spirits drinkers. Children are allowed into daytime sessions, and Challenge 25 applies at all bars.

Friday afternoon is the quiet session for visitors who prefer a more relaxed session.

The Venue and Site

St George’s Hall is a Grade I listed landmark in Liverpool city centre, with construction begun in 1841 and the building opened in 1854. Queen Victoria opened the Assize Courts there in 1851.

The visitor entrance is via St John’s Lane. Capacity is listed at up to 1,200 standing guests.

Event bars run inside the hall, including a specialist gin and rum bar. Local vendors cover food, with hot food options available on site.

Travel

St George’s Hall sits in Liverpool city centre. The visitor entrance is via St John’s Lane.

• Lime Street is a 4 minute walk.
• Liverpool Central is a 7 minute walk.
• Road access is via St John's Lane, William Brown Street, St George's Place, Dale Street, Fontenoy Street, Hunter Street, Kempton Street and Victoria Street.
• Nearby parking includes Dale Street, Fontenoy Street, Hunter Street, Kempton Street, Victoria Street, St John's Shopping Centre and Lime Street Station Long Stay.
• Blue badge parking is on William Brown Street.