Vegan Beer Festival - 2026!
We're back for 2026! This year we'll be holding our festival on the late May bank holiday weekend, the 23rd and 24th of May. As usual, at the Cowley Club, 12 London Road, Brighton.
We'll have a wide selection beers, including lighter ales, sours and cider. As usual however we'll have a wide selection of cans with something for everyone.
So please spread the word, share on your socials and come join us in May! Our festival is entirely run by volunteers on a DIY basis because we believe this is something worth doing - if you're able to help out (whether by doing a shift, putting up some posters, helping set up or prepare food, anything!) then please get in touch.
See you all there!
Where: Cowley Club, 12 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JA
When: Midday till late - 23rd & 24th May, 2026
Getting there
Our lovely vegan beer festival is being held right in the heart of Brighton at the Cowley Club, 12 London Road.
The venue is less than a 10 minute walk from Brighton mainline station. National Rail information can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Buses go to right outside the door:
- From West Brighton and Hove: the 46, 49 and 5 buses
- From North Brighton (Patcham): the 5
- From Woodingdean: the 22
- From Lewes: the 28 and 29
- From Uckfield, Ringmer and Tunbridge Wells: the 29
Why vegan beer?
It's an obvious question to ask when you see a vegan beer festival - why would we do that??
We think there are lots of good reasons, which we'll detail below
1. Why not?
With modern brewing methods, there is really absolutely no reason for beer not to be vegan. In fact (and at risk of spoiling our USP!), many of the beers you will drink in your day to day life will accidentally be vegan, and you'd never know it.
2. It's kinder!
This one is pretty obvious, and probably the first thing many people think about when they hear about veganism. It reduces harm to non-human animals, and helps contribute towards reducing the harm we cause to other inhabitants of this planet. Even if you haven't decided to commit to being fully vegan in your day to day life, every step that you take can help a little.
3. It's better for the planet!
Aside from the harm it causes animals, the meat industry is catastrophic to the environment. Even if you didn't care about animals, veganism can help towards keeping the world livable for all of us.
4. It's better for you!
While we wouldn't presume to declare beer a health food (sadly!), there is a strong and well-evidenced correlation between the reduction in the consumption of animal products and improved health outcomes. And there will be plenty of delicious, healthy vegan snacks available over the weekend.
So, whatever your reasons are - or even if you don't have one and just want to drink some delicious beer, then come on down and try it out. No one will judge you or preach to you, and everyone is welcome - everyone's journey has to start somewhere, and if it isn't for you, then you've still got to have some amazing beers.