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The Award-Winning City-Wide Festival is Back

21st May - 22nd June 2026

The 14th annual celebration of the very best regional craft, keg and cask beer

What is City of Ale?

As Britain’s original beer week, we’ve been setting the bar since 2011.

The best of Norwich City’s pubs and bars await you, serving the region’s finest beers that are often matched with seasonal local produce.

Norfolk grows some of the best malting barley in the world – come and taste it!

Field of malting barley
Norwich riverside ale trail

See the city differently…
our walkable ale trails take you “off-road” through the historic parts of the city, allowing you to view its rich heritage through the lens of its Norwich pubs and brewing tradition.

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Collect stamps, follow trails, and keep City of Ale in your pocket.

Grab the City of Ale app on iPhone or Android for quick access to trails, venues, and festival planning on the go.

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