Ending in the B&C is grand. I've not been in Bowes or The Palace. Are they decent enough sized?
If the 5th August doesn't suit that many people we could always do it some other weekend. It's not like most people will know it is International Beer Day. We can even make our own day up and call it "Irish Craft Beer Day". Make it an annual thing. <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="

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