Leeds International Beer Festival 2023: 11 best pictures as beer lovers gather at Kirkstall Abbey

Alongside drinks, festival goers will be able to enjoy a street food market, live music and much more. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Alongside drinks, festival goers will be able to enjoy a street food market, live music and much more. (Photo: Steve Riding)

For the 11th time running, beer lovers gather at the iconic Grade I listed building in Leeds to enjoy all things beer.

With 40 breweries gathering for the weekend event, there is sure to be something for everyone - whether you’re into specialty beers or enjoy a simple lager.

Ahead of the final day tomorrow, Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding went along to capture the best of the action...

The 11th International Leeds Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey is underway. (Photo: Steve Riding)
The 11th International Leeds Beer Festival at Kirkstall Abbey is underway. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Bundobust, the beloved Indian Street food and beer maker, has its own stall at the event. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Bundobust, the beloved Indian Street food and beer maker, has its own stall at the event. (Photo: Steve Riding)
The festival sees brewers including locals Brew York, Horsforth Brewery and Kirkstall Brewery gather. (Photo: Steve Riding)
The festival sees brewers including locals Brew York, Horsforth Brewery and Kirkstall Brewery gather. (Photo: Steve Riding)
It has been a busy couple of day for operations manager at Whitelock's, Dave Herbert. (Photo: Steve Riding)
It has been a busy couple of day for operations manager at Whitelock's, Dave Herbert. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Matt Skinner and Elise Gaff find a relaxing place in the abbey. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Matt Skinner and Elise Gaff find a relaxing place in the abbey. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Over 40 breweries, both local and international, are gathering for the historic weekend event. (Photo: Steve Riding)
Over 40 breweries, both local and international, are gathering for the historic weekend event. (Photo: Steve Riding)
This year’s four-day festival takes place between Thursday September 7 and Sunday September 10. (Photo: Steve Riding)
This year’s four-day festival takes place between Thursday September 7 and Sunday September 10. (Photo: Steve Riding)
You can get to the festival easily with First Bus services 33 and 34 from Leeds Bus Station stopping at Abbey Road. (Photo: Steve Riding)
You can get to the festival easily with First Bus services 33 and 34 from Leeds Bus Station stopping at Abbey Road. (Photo: Steve Riding)
According to the LIBF website, tokens will be replaced by a contactless payment system again. If you have leftover tokens from last year’s festival, you can still bring them in and spend them at the festival. (Photo: Steve Riding)
According to the LIBF website, tokens will be replaced by a contactless payment system again. If you have leftover tokens from last year’s festival, you can still bring them in and spend them at the festival. (Photo: Steve Riding)
There are a range of day pass tickets still available for tomorrow's final day. (Photo: Steve Riding)
There are a range of day pass tickets still available for tomorrow's final day. (Photo: Steve Riding)