We’ve been asked lots of questions over the years and have collated the most important here. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered, please email us at info@gatesheadbeerfestival.co.uk.
Polite notice
Please consider our neighbours and leave quietly at the end of your visit.
For the 11th Gateshead Beer Festival:
Friday – 2.00pm to 11.00pm
Saturday – 12.00pm to 11.00pm
Sunday – 12.00pm to 10.00pm
Your entry ticket would normally include Souvenir Glass, Festival Programme, as well as entry to the Festival Music Marquee (It does not include any drinks tokens). However due to COVID purposes we have had to make a couple of changes. For one year only we have switched the programme online and we will provide plastic glasses to avoid cross contamination.
This is all very much dependent on stock levels and whether that specific day has sold out in advance. Once a day is sold out then unfortunately there won’t be any tickets available on the day
Just a further reminder, that we are not responsible for any tickets purchased from any third party – sometimes we do see people try to take advantage of our sold out days to sell fake tickets, so please do beware!
The Music in the Marquee finishes at 10.30pm on Friday/Saturday and at 10pm on the Sunday.
2022 Music Lineup
Please note: All artists are subject to change occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control. Any line-up changes will be announced immediately via this website and social media.
Times also may be adjusted without notice.
All Beers, Ciders, Craft Ales and Premium Lagers are purchased using tokens. These can be purchased at the token sales counter.
The Gin, Prosecco, Whiskey, Vodka & Cocktail bar will be cash sales.
Should you wish to have your glass washed between drinks, please ask at the bar.
Additional hand santising stations will be available, masks are not mandatory but people of course can wear them if they’d like to.
For one year only we’re using single use plastic glasses to rule out the risk of any potential contamination.
Like any event, we’re asking people to be sensible and enjoy the weekend as safely as they can.
In addition to our pop-up festival bars (Cider, Ales, Craft, Premium Lager, Fizz, Gin and Prosecco Cocktails), we have two permanent bars located in the bar/hall and Lounge areas which sell a fine array of draught drinks, spirits, wines, soft drinks and hot drinks.
There certainly is, this year we have introduced an indoor food court, in addition the guys in the kitchen are working hard to put on a great choice of food with plenty of vegetarian choices for you all to enjoy.
Festival Food Menu
Due to the strict terms of our licence, you are not allowed to bring your own alcohol into the grounds or premises of the rugby club. Unfortunately, if you are found to have done this we will have to ask you to leave. The ongoing organisation of events such as the music and beer festival is dependent on us working closely with the licensing authorities and we cannot afford to put this at risk, therefore, this area of the event will be closely monitored – we hope you comply with our request and refrain from bringing along any alcohol.
‘There is no need to bring your own food, we’ve catered for almost every taste with our home made freshly prepared food’. Leave the Picnics at home and let us do the cooking for you.
However, you are welcome to bring your own snacks to the festival, but no open fires are allowed.
Children are very welcome at the festival and there is no charge to bring your child along. We do insist that children must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Yes we have recently installed an access ramp into the club, as well as installing a disabled access toilet within the clubhouse.
Dogs on a lead are allowed onto the field and in the Music Marquee, however, they are not allowed in the clubhouse.
Unfortunately not all seat is unreserved, so we would recommend arriving early.
***CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS***
Token sales, gin bar and our food section will all have contactless payments available.
Cash payments will also be accepted at these stations, but we would encourage people to use contactless if they can!
Remember, our ale bar, cider bar and craft lager bar all use a token system, so no cash payments will be available at those areas.
No, there are no ATM’s at the festival although we do cash-back at the clubhouse bars. You can also pay for your drinks tokens etc using our chip & pin devices.
There are also cash machines on Durham road (Low Fell High Street) and at the Nisa on Old Durham Road (Sheriff’s Highway).
Our marquee is located on the Rugby pitch, so it’s probably best to avoid heels if possible.
You may only know as as the the home of the Gateshead Beer & Music Festival, however we organise many events throughout the year.
On the Rugby side we run 3 senior sides and we have a huge Junior and Mini Rugby section which welcomes players of all levels.
Socially we run the Gateshead Gin Festival, Summer Rum-shack, Gateshead Family Fun day, Gateshead Ladies Day, Gateshead Fireworks night and many more events.
If you loved the beer festival then you also need to check out our Summer Fest (All of the info is available on the website)
As you may see our club house has also gone through a huge modernisation project and our rooms are available for hire for private functions….
Call 0191 420 0207 for hire information.
