THERE was plenty to tickle the taste buds at a beer and live music festival at Oliver's Bar, Burnley Mechanics, at the weekend.

With 16 quality real ales to choose from, the three-day event went down a treat.

The festival kicked off on Friday with one of the region's top Celtic rock band Gone Beggin and was followed by a blues and brews menu on Saturday with Fat Cat Bobby taking the stage.

The beer and the music were smooth on Sunday when the Ofay Jazz band played smoky jazz rhythms as the customers enjoyed their choice from a selection of drinks.

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