FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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When is the festival?

Winedrops Live 2026 will take place on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October. You ticket will give you access to one of the four sessions.

Where is the festival?

Big Penny Social, 1 Priestley Way, Walthamstow, London, E17 6AL (map below)

How do I get there?

Big Penny Social is part of the 'Blackhorse Beer Mile' in Walthamstow, E17. The Closest London Underground station (Blackhorse Road on the Victoria Line) is 7 Minutes walk away

What are the festival hours?

Please check your ticket for your allocated time slot

Can I purchase a ticket at the door?

No, all tickets must be purchased in advance through the website.

Will there be a cloakroom?

There will be a small cloakroom available at the festival. Please not this is limited and we recommend wearing a light jacket and bringing a small bag.

Will food & drinks be available

Yes, a variety of food vendors & bars will be available on site.

How does tasting work?

Your ticket may include tasting tokens (depending on which ticket your purchased). ou will be able to 'spend' this tokens as you like. Samples are aprox 30ml and the token velue of the sample is dependant on the cost of the bottle. Samples range from 1-15 tokens. If you run out of tokens you can purchase more!

Is there parking available?

There is no parking available at the venue. We strongly encourage the use of public transport. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road on the Victoria line. 

Babies & dogs?

We love babies and dogs as much as the next person, but with crowds and alcohol, we ask that you leave your little ones (and furry ones) at home!

Valid ID showing 18+ will be required.

Do I need to be a member of Winedrops to attend the festival?

To buy a ticket you do not need to be a member.

To access your tasting tokens your will be able to sign in using your Winedrops Free trial.

You then have access to the full Winedrops membership until the end of the month.

Once your trial is over you will be rolled onto the full Winedrops membership, if you do not want to become a paying member - simply email us to cancel! events@winedrops.co.uk

Can I buy wine at the event?

Yes we have a bottleshop!

Is Big Penny Social wheelchair friendly?

Big Penny Social is a fully accessible venue

Who should I contact for more information?

For general enquiries: events@winedrops.co.uk

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