A month-long beer festival style event is continuing until the end of October at St Pancras International, in London.
St Pancras has a rich heritage when it comes to beer, with 688 cast iron columns included within the design of the station, able to fit multiple beer barrels.
In the ten years following the station’s opening in 1868, these vaults, which now house the station’s retailers, saw an annual influx of more than 200,000 barrels from the Bass brewery alone.
Now, 153 years later, the station is still tapping into its heritage. It gives visitors the chance to enjoy their favourite tipple, or sample new ones, at a selection of pubs, restaurants, and stores.
One of the station’s pubs, The Barrel Vault, will be hosting a sampling session on 28th of October, between 6pm and 8pm, presented by Portobello Brewery. Visitors will have the chance to taste a variety of beers and learn about each one straight from the brewers themselves.
Sourced Market will be offering 20% off all Two Tribes canned beers from 4th October. It will also be hosting Two Tribes tasting sessions every Thursday in October.
Challenging year
The station’s famous Brasserie, Searcys, is also getting involved. It has a ‘buy one, get one free’ offer of a beer purchased with a two-course meal from the a-la-carte menu every Thursday. Beers include those from sustainable Freedom Beer and Toast Ale.
Wendy Spinks, commercial director of HS1 Ltd, said: “We’re thrilled to once again commemorate the station’s long history with beer as we celebrate the return of our much-loved beer festival.
“Following a challenging year for all of us, it’s great to host a celebration that will bring people together again, whether you’re a die-hard beer-fan or expanding your horizons. There is something for everyone.
“From sampling a beer you haven’t tried before, enjoying an after-work drink with colleagues, or watching a musician play one of our famous pianos, St Pancras International is the place to be this October!”
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