Summer Beer Festival - Thurday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August
At the Hare & Hounds, our beer festival is all about keeping things simple and doing it properly—great beer, great food, and a brilliant atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
We’ll have 12 beers on showcasing a mix of favourites and something a bit different, alongside live music across the weekend. Expect a mix of live music on Friday & Saturday evenings to bring the feel-good vibes, followed by a live blues band over Sunday lunch to round things off in style.
Add in our food offering, a relaxed, family-friendly crowd, and the usual Hare & Hounds hospitality, and you’ve got the perfect weekend in the garden.
August Bank Holiday Big Weekender - Friday 28th August - Sunday 30th August
At the Hare & Hounds, bank holidays are all about going big—and our August Bank Holiday Big Weekender is exactly that. Built through our Hare & Sounds events brand, it’s a full weekend of music, atmosphere, and something for everyone, all set in our garden.
We kick things off on Friday evening with Ibiza vibes—sunset sounds, uplifting house, and that laid-back-but-lively energy to start the weekend right. Saturday keeps things chilled with our now-infamous Kids Cinema Club—a relaxed afternoon to keep the little ones entertained while the grown-ups take it easy. Then we round things off in style on Sunday with Rum & Reggae, featuring a live steel band, Caribbean-inspired sounds, and proper summer party energy.
Great food, great drinks, and a family-friendly vibe throughout—it’s the ultimate way to spend the bank holiday at the Hare & Hounds.
Oktoberfest!
Saturday 3rd October 2026
One of our favourite annual events returns this October as we once again celebrate Oktoberfest at the Hare & Hounds.
Join us for an afternoon and evening of authentic imported German beers, traditional Bavarian-inspired food and live music in a fantastic Oktoberfest atmosphere.
We'll be serving a carefully selected range of imported German beers, including classic Oktoberfest lagers and festival favourites, giving you the chance to enjoy some of Germany's finest brewing traditions right here in Leavenheath.
Providing the entertainment will be a fantastic live Oompah band from Colchester, performing throughout the event with all the traditional Bavarian classics, lively singalongs and audience participation that make Oktoberfest such a memorable occasion. Our kitchen will also be serving a specially prepared German-inspired menu, featuring hearty dishes to perfectly accompany the beers on offer.
Whether you're a regular at our Oktoberfest celebrations or joining us for the first time, expect a welcoming atmosphere, great food, fantastic live entertainment and an excellent selection of authentic German beers.
Traditional Bavarian dress is entirely optional, but lederhosen and dirndls are always encouraged and help add to the occasion.
Further details, including our full beer list and food menu, will be announced closer to the event. We recommend booking a table early, as this has become one of our most popular events of the year.