BEERS IN THE BARN
We’re back again with another incredible day of beer & cider, music and food!
On 26th April 2025 get involved with an amazing selection of craft beers, live music and some delicious street food on our 300 year old barn.
What people say about Beers in the Barn
“If you're doing it again next year I'll be there for sure. It was awesome and had a very lovely vibe. Wholesome beer festival”
What’s the deal?
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Craft Beer
An unmissable selection of beers from local breweries. Look out for special edition beers only available at Beers in the Barn.
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Live Music
Put on your dancing shoes and get down to a selection of local bands.
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Street Food
From tacos to bao buns, enjoy an exciting choice of street food from our local suppliers.
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Real Ale & Cider
New for 2025 we're excited to present our new tent serving a selection of local Real Ales and Ciders
Craft Beer
Little Monster Brewing co
Globally inspired, locally crafted. Brewing fresh, modern, big flavoured beers. Collaborating and innovating. Always improving! Based in Chichester, West Sussex Little Monster Brewing Company was founded by award winning brewer Brenden Quinn who has had a passion for locally produced craft beer since he was introduced to it when travelling in Canada back in 2000.
Unity Brewing Co
Founded in 2016, Unity is a Southampton brewery dedicated to making craft beer that brings people together. We brew modern brewing modern, balanced beer that can be enjoyed with friends, compliment tasty food, or be relished anywhere that beer belongs!
UNDER new ownership in 2023 Unity has returned with a new focus on our core beers and the local beer scene, while continuing to innovate and experiment with our range of seasonal and special releases which we ship to the best craft beer purveyors nationwide.
Escapist Brew Co
That’s right, they’re coming back for 2025!
Brewing bangin', hop forward craft beers in the West Sussex countryside. Currently serving predominantly their craft beer bar, The Escapist in Chichester city centre. Come and check us out if you're on the south coast.
More breweries to be announced
Real Ale & Cider
We're thrilled to announce the addition of a new Real Ale and Cider Tent at our 2025 event!
This tent will showcase an exciting selection of local and small-batch brewers, offering a taste of the finest ales and ciders Hampshire has to offer.
Early Bird Tickets
Early Bird Tickets
Early bird tickets are now on sale, get yours now to enjoy a great deal and a free pint on us.
Live music
60 Watts
60 Watts catapults you to the zenith of classic rock with electrifying tributes to legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cream, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
These seasoned musicians deliver a pulse-pounding performance, amped up with 60 Watts of pure energy. Embodying the spirit and excitement of rock's greatest era, 60 Watts also delves into hits from the '80s, '90s, and beyond, covering bands like The Cult, Ocean Colour Scene, Stereophonics, and The Fratellis.
Get ready to be electrified by the power of 60 Watts—expect the unexpected and prepare for an unforgettable musical journey!
The Day Of The Rabblement
A five-piece female led folk-tinged-outfit featuring drums, bass, guitars and accordion; ‘The Day of the Rabblement’ perform original songs and tune arrangements to get you on your feet.
Having developed from an acoustic and more traditional set-up, they have grown in sound and reputation and enjoyed success on the Portsmouth music scene. With fat vocals, powerful songs and fast-tune instrumentals, they have a truly unique sound.
More bands to be announced…
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STREET
FOOD
We’ve got the perfect beer snacks with a selection of outstanding street food vendors serving a delicious selection all day.
More vendors coming soon.
How to get there
The Black Barn is situated on Hayling Island opposite the Lidl and is a short 7 minute walk from the bus stop on the 30 and 31 bus routes.
The Portsmouth to Hayling ferry is a great option for those cycling from the city.
We also have some very limited parking at the venue, although who wants to drive to a beer festival?
Several taxi firms operate around the island however we do recommend booking well in advance.
Barn Door Events Ltd accepts no responsibility for any items or vehicles left on the premises.
Frequently asked questions
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Included with our standard ticket is entry for 1 session of Beers in the Barn 2025, an exclusive festival tasting glass and 2 beer tokens to get your started.
Our “one for all” ticket gets you entry for 1 session, an exclusive festival glass and unlimited pours of beers for the duration of the session.
Each session includes 2 live acts.
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Each session is 5.5 hours long, plenty of time to drink beer, chat, dance and enjoy some local street food.
Please Note: All bars will stop serving 10 minutes before the end of the session.
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Beer can only be purchased with our token system. Tokens will be available from our barn bar and can be purchased for cash or all major debit cards.
Each token costs £2.50 and are sold in strips of 4 (£10) and 8 (£20). Individual bars will show the number of tokens required for each beer.
“All for one” ticket holders don’t need to buy tokens simply show your wristband to get unlimited pours.
Tokens / wristbands cannot be redeemed for food, merchandise or drinks from the house bar.
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If you are fortunate enough to look close to or under the age of 18 our staff may ask you for valid ID when you collect your wristband.
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So it looks like Beers in the Barn isn’t the event for you.
We will have a small house bar serving a limited selection of soft drinks and wines but please note tokens or wristbands cannot be used to purchase items from this bar.
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The venue is situated on Hayling Island and is a short 7 minute walk from the bus stop on the 30 and 31 bus routes.
The Portsmouth to Hayling ferry is a great option for those cycling from the city.
We also have some very limited parking at the venue, although who wants to drive to a beer festival?
Several taxi firms operate around the island however we do recommend booking well in advance.
Barn Door Events Ltd accepts no responsibility for any items or vehicles left on the premises.
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Unfortunately not, in order to avoid any disruption for our customers and for your dogs we ask that all pets are left safely at home.
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Our event is 18+ only.
As this is primarily and beer festival and a bar environment we cannot have anyone under the age of 18 at the venu.
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Due to the nature of the venue being situated on a working farm we cannot guarantee that all areas can be accessed by wheelchair.
If you have any concerns for specific requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.
