Beery News from What’s Brewing

  • by Timothy Hampson
    Thatcher’s Cider MD Martin Thatcher called on the government to listen to the industry to create the right environment for long-term success. Thatcher, who is also the National Association of Cider Makers chair, […]
  • by Timothy Hampson
    This spring marks a double celebration for one of Somerset’s best-loved independent producers, as Harry’s Cider toasts 21 years in business alongside the first anniversary of its popular shop and taproom. Founded in […]
  • by Tori Wood
    The Campaigns and Communications team brings the latest news on its campaigning for pubs, pints and people across Westminster, devolved parliaments and local government. 
  • by WB Reporter
    CAMRA’s Members’ Weekend took place in St Albans last weekend. Details of award winners and how the motions fared are below.
  • by Christian Gott
    The one thing I want to do when writing this column is show beer’s virtuosity as an ingredient in cooking. When doing this I endeavour to use a beer that is available both […]
  • by WB Reporter
    CAMRA subscription rates will increase by a below RPI increase of £1 from 24 Jun. The small rise comes as the Campaign increases the benefits of being a member including free entry to […]
  • by Paul Edgeworth
    Ahead of the Scottish parliament election on 7 May, CAMRA’s Campaigns and Communications team has been taking a look at the main parties’ manifestos and picking out the policies and promises that affect […]

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.