CAMRA NI Director Ruth Sloan went on Radio Ulster to chat about why the Minister for Communities was wrong to reject plans to modernise Northern Ireland's antiquated licensing laws, and why consumers deserve a better choice of beer, cider, pubs and taprooms.

A lot of the local beer and cider on tap at the festival could be in more pubs if it weren't for our outdated licensing system. Consider joining CAMRA and lending your voice to the campaign for a fairer deal for our local producers.

Only a few days left until we open! There will be additional tickets available on the door on both Saturday and Friday, even though advance tickets have or will shortly sell out. Check out belfastbeerfestival.co.uk for more details.

With over 140 different beers and ciders from across the UK & Ireland, we think we've got a great selection of drinks for you to try this year. Check it out at belfastbeerfestival.co.uk/beer_cider/b...

There won't just be 120+ great beers and ciders! We'll have great food from Bodega Bagels, Hi Burger, Oui Poutine, Don Balloon, and Streetfood Atelier. Tickets are selling fast, get yours now at www.belfastbeerfestival.co.uk/tickets/

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Northern Ireland's best festival will be back to a new venue Banana Block with 100+ beers and ciders, great food from Hi Burger and Bodega Bagels, and more. Get your tickets now, don't miss out on the biggest event in the Northern Irish beer calendar. belfastbeerfestival.co.uk