Beery News from What’s Brewing

  • by Timothy Hampson
    This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hooky Gold’s launch and the brewery is planning a series of “golden moments” to mark the milestone. Brewer Hook Norton will be celebrating throughout May and […]
  • by Timothy Hampson
    Fuller’s owner Asahi is launching a new collaboration with malt supplier Boortmalt to support the adoption of regenerative agriculture on British barley farms. It covers barley production equivalent to all the pale malt […]
  • by Matthew Rogers
    With so many festivals to look forward to this summer, grab your friends and seek out an event near you! Members can now enjoy free entry to many CAMRA festivals (not including souvenir glass […]
  • 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 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 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.

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.