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The Independents Beer Trail, returned for its fifth year with a four-day extravaganza showcasing the city’s incredible independent venues, from taprooms and pubs to bars and bottle shops, all brought to life by the brilliant Verdant Brewing Co.

The Independents Beer Crawl, in back for it's fourth year! Taking place from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November 2025, this four-day event celebrates Brighton’s incredible independent venues — from taprooms and pubs to bars and bottle shops — with a city-wide beer trail sponsored by the brilliant Verdant Brewing Co. ​ Over the weekend, participants can explore Brighton’s best indie venues, collect stamps, and enjoy some of the latest and greatest beers from one of the UK’

A HUGE thank you to everyone who took part! 14th–17th August 2025 Across Brighton’s Best Independent Venues In August 2025, we teamed up with 27 brilliant venues and 15 local breweries to celebrate the incredible independent beer scene in and around Brighton. ​ The Festival Map guided locals through the city's finest independent spots – all champions of local beer and community spirit. ​ Collecting stamps along the way for a chance to win prizes,  we discovered new favourites

From 14th–17th August , Brighton will play host to a brand new city-wide celebration of local beer and independent venues: The Brighton Locals Beer Festival . Taking place across 27 venues  and featuring beers from 15 local breweries , this four-day festival has grown out of the energy and enthusiasm sparked by our much-loved Verdant Beer Crawl. This time, the focus is firmly on what’s brewed, poured, and created right here on our doorstep. The Brighton Locals Beer Festival i