ST. ANDREWS BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
Garden tastings, a Tragically Hip tribute, and a coastal 3 km Beer Run — a weekend by the sea in St. Andrews
An all-access Weekend Pass for Saturday’s Kingsbrae Garden beer festival and Sunday’s relaxed 3 km Beer Run, useful for planning timing, meeting points, and what to expect.
Garden tastings, a Tragically Hip tribute, and a coastal 3 km Beer Run — a weekend by the sea in St. Andrews.
Set in the manicured paths of Kingsbrae Garden and spilling into nearby coastal landmarks, this weekend pairs craft-beer sampling and live music with a social 3 km Beer Run that threads Saint Andrews’ most photogenic settings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A beer trail through Kingsbrae Garden
On Saturday, brewery stations line the garden paths so you can move from tasting to tasting amid sculpted beds and walkways — a tasting route that blends horticulture and craft beer in a single afternoon.
Tribute-band atmosphere at KIRA
The festival extends into KIRA in the evening, where live music — including a set by The Artificially Hip — accompanies additional beer stations for a lively Saturday night.
A social 3 km Beer Run along coastal landmarks
Sunday’s 3 km Beer Run starts at Kingsbrae Garden, continues past the Algonquin Resort and finishes at Saint Andrews Brewing Company, with beer tastings at each stop and an emphasis on enjoying the route at your own pace.
What the day feels like
What the weekend feels like
Move between garden tasting stations and an evening performance on Saturday, then gather the next day for a relaxed 3 km Beer Run — run, jog, or walk — stopping for tastings as the route threads iconic St. Andrews landmarks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from this weekend pass — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Saturday’s festival runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Sunday’s Beer Run meets at 12:45 PM and runs from 1:00 PM to about 2:30 PM.
Meet at Kingsbrae Garden, 220 King Street, St. Andrews, NB for the Sunday Beer Run and for Saturday event access.
Dress for a garden walk and a short 3 km outdoor run/walk; choose comfortable shoes appropriate for paved and garden paths and plan for variable coastal weather.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When do the Saturday and Sunday events run?
Saturday’s festival runs 4:00 PM–8:00 PM; Sunday’s Beer Run meets at 12:45 PM with a 1:00 PM start and an expected finish around 2:30 PM.
Where do participants meet for the Beer Run?
Participants meet at Kingsbrae Garden (220 King Street) before the Sunday 1:00 PM Beer Run start.
What does the Weekend Pass include?
The Weekend Pass provides all-access to Saturday’s Beer Festival activities at Kingsbrae Garden and entry to Sunday’s 3 km Beer Run with tastings at the route stops.
Do I have to run on Sunday?
No — the 3 km Beer Run is designed for participants to run, jog, or walk the route at their own pace.
Where does the Beer Run finish?
The Beer Run finishes at the Saint Andrews Brewing Company following the route past the Algonquin Resort.