Beery News from What’s Brewing

  • by Timothy Hampson
    Sussex brewery Harvey’s has announced a series of appointments within its brewing team, marking the next chapter in the brewery’s long-term succession plan. After 40 years as head brewer, Miles Jenner will now […]
  • by Claire Daniels
    It didn’t come home. I did have hopes we’d at least make it to the final given our draw. We all know what happened there but it won’t stop me dreaming. The rules […]
  • by Timothy Hampson
    Peterborough Beer Festival returns to the Embankment from 25-29 August for one of the city's best-loved summer events. Organised by CAMRA and held in large outdoor marquees, the festival is expected to welcome […]
  • by Timothy Hampson
    Campaigners fighting to reopen their Lincolnshire village pub are celebrating making a significant step forwards. The Surfleet Seas End Ship Inn (pictured), which closed more than a year ago, has now been registered […]
  • by Timothy Hampson
    Stonegate pub and bar chain is to be investigated over “unfair” treatment of its tenants. The Pubs Code adjudicator (PCA) Fiona Dickie said she had reasonable grounds to suspect  the pub giant has […]
  • by WB Reporter
    Nominations are now open for CAMRA’s Pub Saving Award, which celebrates groups which have fight for their pub, saving it from demolition or conversion.    The award is more important than ever following the three-year anniversary of the unlawful demolition […]
  • by Timothy Hampson
    Ashfield’s pubs are set to receive more support after councillors unanimously backed a cross-party motion aimed at helping the trade prosper. The Protecting Ashfield’s Pubs motion was proposed by Hucknall North councillor Gordon […]

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2026 Good Beer Guide launched

Venue: The Bacchus, High Bridge Newcastle Upon Tyne. 6pm to 8:30pm

Copies were available to purchase at the event.

CAMRA Good Beer Guide "Trusted by beer lovers since 1974" advert

Click Below for Gateshead Pub Month 2025 map and info.


Congratulations to all our winners.

Overall Winners

Overall Pub Of The Year    Dipton Mill Inn

Club of The Year  Heaton Stannington F.C  

Cider Pub of The Year  The Bodega 

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Newcastle Pub of the Year
  1. The County – Gosforth
  2. Town Mouse Ale House – Newcastle
  3. Mean Eyed Cat – Newcastle
Gateshead Pub Of The Year
  1. Microbus – Gateshead
  2. Ye Olde Cross – Ryton
  3. Wheat Sheaf – Felling
North Tyneside Pub of the Year
  1. Left Luggage Room – Monkseaton
  2. Tynemouth Lodge – Tynemouth
  3. Enigma Tap – North Shields
South East Northumberland Pub Of The Year
  1. The Office – Morpeth
  2. Joiners Arms – Morpeth
  3. The Lounge – Blyth
South West Northumberland Pub of the Year
  1. Dipton Mill – Hexham
  2. The Pont Tap – Ponteland
  3. Platform Bar – Hexham
North Northumberland Pub of the Year
Tyneside Cider Pub of the Year
Northumberland Cider Pub of the Year
Tyneside Club of the Year
Northumberland Club Of The Year
  1. Comrades Club – Haltwhistle
  2. Stocksfield Cricket Club – Stocksfield
  3. Ovington Social Club – Ovington


Forge at Ulgham – Community Buyout Launched.