One of Stockport's most beloved annual traditions returns in June 2026. The Stockport Beer & Cider Festival runs from Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th June at the magnificent Stockport Guildhall on Wellington Road South — and it's the highlight of the summer calendar for real ale and cider enthusiasts across the region.
Organised by CAMRA and running since 1987, the festival offers an incredible selection of quality cask ales, ciders, and perries, alongside live music, food, and a brilliant community atmosphere. With hundreds of beers on offer across two floors of the Guildhall, this is not an event where you want to worry about driving home. That's exactly why Lynx Taxis is the perfect travel choice.
About the Beer & Cider Festival 2026
- Dates: Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th June 2026
- Venue: Stockport Guildhall, 169 Wellington Road South, SK1 3UA
- Organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)
- 250+ quality cask beers, ciders, and perries on offer
- Live music entertainment across all sessions
- Food stalls, CAMRA shop, tombola, and games
- Thursday evening preview session for CAMRA members
Festival Session Times & Pricing
- Thursday 18th: 3.30pm–5.30pm (Members only preview)
- Thursday 18th: 5.30pm–10pm — £5 entry (CAMRA members free)
- Friday 19th: Noon–11pm — £5 entry (CAMRA members free)
- Saturday 20th: Noon–11pm — £5 entry (CAMRA members free)
- Advance packages available with glass and £10 drink tokens
- Early Doors discount available for packages booked before 1st June
Why Taking a Taxi to the Beer Festival Makes Perfect Sense
Let's be honest — the Stockport Beer & Cider Festival is not the kind of event you want to attend as a designated driver. With over 250 beers, ciders, and perries to work through across sessions that run until 10 or 11pm, booking a taxi is the obvious, sensible, and most enjoyable choice.
Lynx Taxis makes the whole experience even better. We'll pick you up from your door, drop you at the Guildhall, and collect you at the end of the evening — so all you have to think about is which brew to try next.
Benefits of Travelling by Taxi
- Enjoy every session to the full — no driving home to worry about
- Door-to-door service directly to Stockport Guildhall
- Pre-book your return for the end of your session
- Perfect for all-day Friday and Saturday visits
- Comfortable and warm travel home late in the evening
- Ideal for couples, groups, and CAMRA club outings
Group Outings to the Beer Festival
- CAMRA club groups — MPVs available for larger parties
- Share the taxi cost — great value for groups of friends
- Works nights and social groups welcome
- Coordinate arrival and departure times as a group
- No one needs to miss out by being the designated driver
- Pre-book all journeys to guarantee availability across all sessions
Areas We Cover
Stockport Guildhall is right in the heart of Stockport town centre, making it easily accessible from all surrounding areas. Lynx Taxis serves the entire Stockport borough — so wherever you're coming from, we'll get you there and back safely.
Stockport Town Centre
Direct to the Guildhall
Hazel Grove
Evening session transport
Bramhall
Group outings and returns
Cheadle & Cheadle Hulme
Regular festival transport
Romiley
All sessions covered
Heaton Moor
Late-night return service
Marple
Reliable beer festival travel
Offerton
Convenient town centre drop-off
We also serve Edgeley, Bredbury, Woodley, High Lane, and surrounding areas. Visiting from Manchester? We can arrange pickups from the city centre and surrounding areas too.
Late-Night Travel After the Festival
- Festival sessions run until 10pm Thursday, 11pm Friday & Saturday
- Pre-book your return to guarantee a ride at the end of the night
- Safe and comfortable travel home after a long festival evening
- No waiting at taxi ranks or crowded bus stops after 11pm
- Professional drivers — reliable and punctual every time
- 24/7 availability across all three days of the festival
Why Pre-Booking is Strongly Advised
- The Beer Festival weekend is extremely popular
- Evening sessions always generate high taxi demand
- Book ahead to guarantee your vehicle — especially Saturday night
- Secure your fixed fare with no late-night surcharges
- Lock in your return pick-up time before you arrive
- Book via app, WhatsApp, or call us on 0161 483 1099
Why Choose Lynx Taxis for the Beer Festival?
- Established Stockport taxi company — proudly local since 1988
- Fully licensed vehicles and professional, courteous drivers
- Clean and comfortable cars — ideal after a long festival evening
- Experienced with Stockport town centre events and busy session nights
- Friendly customer support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Book easily via mobile app, WhatsApp, or phone — 0161 483 1099
The Stockport Beer & Cider Festival is one of the most genuinely enjoyable events in the local calendar — a proper community celebration of great British brewing. Make the most of every session by leaving the driving to Lynx Taxis. You've earned it.
Ready for the Stockport Beer & Cider Festival 2026?
Book your taxi with Lynx Taxis and enjoy every session at Stockport Guildhall — 18th to 20th June 2026.