Pig’s Ear Beer and Cider Festival, The Round Chapel, Hackney

If you like your real ale, then you could find yourself pitching a tent at this celebration of the best micro-breweries, from overseas and homegrown alike.

In particular, the festival celebrates the best Italian ales – in a country not known for its love of beer, craft breweries have exploded in number recently. It gets busy on Saturday so get there early, line the stomach and settle in for a long, indulgent afternoon.

December 6-10
1d Glenarm Rd, E5 0LY
theroundchapel.org.uk
Tube: Hackney Central