The Blackhorse Beer Mile Birthday Festival returns this May Bank Holiday, celebrating four years of Walthamstow’s much-loved stretch of independent breweries, wineries and drinking spots. On Sunday 3 May, venues across the Blackhorse Beer Mile will host a full day of music, food, drinks and entertainment. Here at Big Penny Social, we will be throwing a huge free party all day and night.

At the heart of the celebrations, Big Penny Social will host a massive free party from afternoon until late, with music, games and plenty of great food and drink.

Expect a buzzing beer hall, a huge guest wall of craft beers, cocktails and delicious street food, plus a big (hopefully sunny) beer garden with loads of seating so you can settle in and enjoy the day.
Live music comes from Fat Brass Band on the Big Penny stage, bringing high-energy brass to the party, while DJs keep the dance floor going late into the night.

Our games hall Flukes will also be open throughout the day — with darts, shuffleboard, karaoke and pool available to book in advance if you fancy a little friendly competition between drinks.
As part of the celebrations, visitors can collect stamps with drinks purchases across the participating venues to earn a commemorative Blackhorse Beer Mile glass to take home.

The Blackhorse Beer Mile Birthday Festival is a free, community-focused and dog-friendly event, celebrating one of East London’s most exciting independent drinks neighbourhoods.

Come for the mile, stay for the party at Big Penny Social.