West Berkshire CAMRA
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The West Berkshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.
https://westberkscamra.org.uk/
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South Oxfordshire CAMRA
4 days ago
theconversation.com/pubs-are-far...
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Pubs are far more valuable to society than the tax they pay
The UK government was forced into a tax U-turn, but what about other struggling businesses?
https://theconversation.com/pubs-are-far-more-valuable-to-society-than-the-tax-they-pay-273426?utm_medium=article_clipboard_share&utm_source=theconversation.com
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Oxford Clarion
3 days ago
Pub news: The Royal Blenheim is the winner of Oxford CAMRA's 'City Pub of the Year' title, having narrowly lost the title to the Grapes last year. The Grapes came second this year, with the Masons Arms in Headington Quarry again coming third.
oxforddrinker.camra.org.uk/2026/01/roya...
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February events at the Tally Ho, Hungerford Newtown including Quiz & Music nights. The Tally Ho Newtown Hungerford RG17 0PP 01488 682312
www.thetallyhohungerford.co.uk
about 17 hours ago
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7 days ago
Perry tasting. Not something that we get to post about that often.
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A Hoppy Place. Craft beer for all, even you...
5 days ago
23rd & 24th May 2026!! ๐๐ MAIDENHEAD CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL IS BACK for the late May Bank Holiday weekend!! Earlybird tickets are coming very soon, WATCH THIS SPACE!
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Roger Protz
8 days ago
BREAKING NEWS/PUBS: Government announces major support package for under-pressure pubs after backlash at controversial biz rates changes, widespread closures & job losses. Pubs to get ยฃ100m a year through financial support to 2029 & shake-up of licensing rules.
#BskyBeer
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The Penny bar (laid on Valentines Day 1971) at the Dundas Arms, Kintbury
5 days ago
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Bosunโs Brew Co King Neptune - coming soon to the Borough Arms, Hungerford.
#BSkyBeer
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Whatโs On at the Borough Arms, Hungerford. Sat 31 Jan Number of the Beef
#livemusic
. Beers from Wadworth + guest cask ale. Currently Oakham Citra. Next Bosunโs Brew Co King Neptune.
5 days ago
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The Weirside, Newbury Monday 26 January 7pm 'Empty Chairs' post on FB
www.facebook.com/theweirside/...
Also post by Newbury Offline Club
www.facebook.com/reel/1223010...
Itโs about creating a connection and ending loneliness
9 days ago
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Stockport Beer and Cider Festival
13 days ago
Save the Date! Stockport Beer & Cider Festival, organised by your friends at
@ssmcamra.bsky.social
, will return to the Guildhall on the 18th, 19th and 20th of June, 2026. Be there or be square!
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The Nag's Head Reading
16 days ago
2016 calledโฆ we answered. ๐๐ป From a simpler bar and fewer taps to more beers than ever, countless events, and a rock-solid community weโre proud to call home. Talking of datesโฆ save this one: Thu 19 Feb โ birthday knees-up incoming. ๐๐บ
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Oxford Clarion
25 days ago
Independent Oxfordshire brewery BMAN is proposing to open a brewery tap at the Salter Brothers boatyard by Donnington Bridge. The Chalgrove-based operation produces a range of IPAs currently sold at Oxford pubs.
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South Oxfordshire CAMRA
23 days ago
Sun, Whitchurch Hill
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19 days ago
We are pleased to announce the 5 pubs that have been selected for our shortlist for Pub of the Year. Bird in Hand, Henley Cross Keys, Wallingford Fleur de Lys, East Hagbourne Plum Pudding, Milton Spire & Spoke, Watlington
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Nuneaton CAMRA
12 days ago
Congratulations to the team at the Tamworth Tap on being awarded CAMRA's prestigious National Pub of the Year for a record third time ๐ป
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Tapโs record-breaking hat-trick
CAMRAโs National Pub of the Year 2025 title has been won by the Tamworth Tap in Staffordshire, bagging the title an unprecedented three times. Since t...
https://wb.camra.org.uk/2026/01/20/taps-record-breaking-hat-trick?fbclid=IwVERDUAPgKJ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4E6CKR2XKVo-O6v91CjTiOwC3RsPCzTBlzMrRv5Ma5oQvUGbrwuv2XuLXKSg_aem_Ht1lOH4hJj8FFmUSvlJFAw
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Otto The Bier Dude
22 days ago
Make it your mission to seek out new independent breweries, beers, bars and bottle shops, and try as many pints or bottles as you can. Support the beer industry especially
#small
#independent
beer businesses.
#Tryanuary
#camra
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#GoToThePub๐#SupportOurPubs
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New team at the Craven Arms, Enborne, near Newbury. The menu has been revised. Beer from Wadworth Brewery. NB Closed Mondays.
www.thecravenarmsenborne.com/index
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Craven Arms, Enborne - Large Garden & Wadworth Ales
Spacious country pub with beams, large garden & heated tipi (open FriโSun). Wadworth ales include two regular beers & a changing beer. Plan your visit
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/craven-arms-enborne-119031
10 days ago
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Beer Today
20 days ago
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is offering beer and cider lovers free entry to all its festivals as a new membership benefit for 2026
beertoday.co.uk/2026/01/15/c...
#beer
#beernews
#beerfestivals
@camraofficial.bsky.social
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CAMRA to offer free festival entry for members - Beer Today
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is offering beer and cider lovers free entry to all its festivals as a new membership benefit for 2026
https://beertoday.co.uk/2026/01/15/camra-beer-festivals-0126/
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David Desi Pubs Dason
18 days ago
๐จMore incredible news๐จ The broadcast has been selected for Radio 4โs Pick of the Week on Sunday at 6.15pm presented by Emma Freud. Apparently itโs very rare that Food Programme features on this best of BBC Radio round-up
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Elusive Brewing
18 days ago
Beer? In London?? Oh, go on thenโฆ
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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray)
17 days ago
BLOG POST: Do you mind sharing your pub table with strangers? Or is it your worst nightmare? ๐ป๐บ
boakandbailey.com/2026/01/of-c...
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Of course you can sit at our pub table (terms and conditions apply)
British people can be oddly reluctant to share pub tables. Maybe itโs time to get over that and get better at asking โAre these seats free?โ
https://boakandbailey.com/2026/01/of-course-you-can-sit-at-our-pub-table-terms-and-conditions-apply/
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South Oxfordshire CAMRA
17 days ago
Four out of the nine pubs in Oxfordshire in the Standard's list of best country pubs are in our Branch - Crooked Billet, Angel on the Bridge, Lamb, Little Milton and Rising Sun.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2576980...
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9 country pubs in Oxfordshire among UK's best including 'famous' spot
Nine country pubs in Oxfordshire are among The Standardโs favourites of 2025, including The Falkland Arms, Chipping Norton where MobLand wasโฆ
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25769806.9-country-pubs-oxfordshire-among-best-uk/?ref=ebln&nid=820&block=article_block_a&u=80ded59e6ffa97a79f8d7507b91230a0&date=180126
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Dr Claire Markham
about 1 month ago
I donโt drink alcohol so why am I passionate about
#pubs
& supporting them. The answer = they provide communities with unique social spaces. They are economically, socially and culturally important. They are sites of our national and local history and heritage
@matthew-wright.bsky.social
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'The Swan on the River', Great Shefford, West Berkshire. A progress report from
@pennypostwb.bsky.social
mentions Spring 2026 as projected opening date, after 2 years of closure.
pennypost.org.uk/2025/05/swan...
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The Swan on the River, Great Shefford: good news for the village at last (December 2025 update) - Penny Post
Good news: after nearly two years of uncertainty, The Swan (as it's still widely known) in Great Shefford is set to re-open under local ownership and as a free house. Penny Post caught up with the new...
https://pennypost.org.uk/2025/05/swan-on-the-river-great-shefford/
30 days ago
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New opening time 4pm Monday - Thursday at the Weirside, Newbury. Noon opening Friday - Sunday as previously.
camra.org.uk/pubs/weirsid...
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Weirside, Newbury
Free House opened 12th May 2025.Up to 4 Cask Ales including some from local Brewer Indigenous.Cask and keg ales are shown on a wall board.Main room has bar, smaller room behind bar leads to small terr...
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/weirside-newbury-198869
30 days ago
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West Berkshire CAMRA meetings 7.30pm Mon 5 Jan High Horse Mon 2 Feb Cow & Cask
westberkscamra.org.uk/events/
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Mon 5 Jan, High Horse, Newbury Next 2 branch meetings include shortlisting of pubs for CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027. CAMRA members welcome. All assistance with scoring beers in pubs in our branch area is vital for optimal selection. Visit pub, drink beer, score beer, repeat!
camra.org.uk/beer-scoring
about 1 month ago
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Nuneaton CAMRA
about 1 month ago
As 2025 draws to an end, we take a look forward to what January brings
#Tryanuary
Go on, be brave, TRY something different, you never know you just might find your NEW favourite beer
#BuyLocal
#DrinkLocal
#SaveYourLocal
#TaxedOut
#CAMRA
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South Oxfordshire CAMRA
about 2 months ago
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571193...
Oxbrew back in the picture.
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Closed microbrewery plans to relaunch in Oxford after complex history
The complex story of Oxbrew, a microbrewery based in Witney which closed, has culminated in plans being submitted for it to relaunch in Botley,โฆ
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25711931.closed-witney-microbrewery-plans-launch-botley-taproom/?ref=ebln&nid=820&block=article_block_a&u=80ded59e6ffa97a79f8d7507b91230a0&date=201225
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Oxford Clarion
about 2 months ago
A new brewpub is set to open in Witney in January - with a mission to support and work with ex-service personnel. Jason Bolger, who, as a former brewer at Tap Social, is no stranger to brewing with a social cause, will run the brewpub called Scarlet River with his partner Niki.
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New Witney brewpub Scarlet River to open in New Year
New venture in Witney for former Tap Social head brewer
https://oxforddrinker.camra.org.uk/2025/12/new-witney-brewpub-scarlet-river-to-open-in-new-year/
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Cask ales (gravity pour) at the Cow & Cask, Newbury on Saturday 3 January.
about 1 month ago
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The Bowlerโs Arms, Newbury. Opening hours at Christmas / New Year.
about 1 month ago
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The High Horse, 8 London Road, Newbury Christmas / New Year Opening Hours
dodopubs.com/the-high-hor...
about 2 months ago
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Pub Quiz every Sunday 7pm at The Weirside, Newbury.
about 2 months ago
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White Horse CAMRA
2 months ago
The annual White Horse CAMRA branch social will take place next Friday 12th December. Starting at 6.30 in The Royal Oak and visiting various pubs before ending up at The Kings Arms where the winter beer festival will be taking place. Everyone welcome, members and non-members alike.
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The Catherine Wheel, Newbury, is closed for a private function on Thursday 11 December.
about 2 months ago
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Jessica Mason
2 months ago
Keystone appoints administrators after swathe of brewery buyouts
@teamdb.bsky.social
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Keystone appoints administrators after swathe of brewery buyouts
Keystone Brewing Group, formerly known as Breal, which swooped in to acquire Yorkshireโs Black Sheep Brewery, Magic Rock and North as well as Warwickshire-based Purity and Londonโs Fourpure, Brick, Br...
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/12/keystone-appoints-administrators-after-swathe-of-brewery-buyouts/
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Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 events at The Tally Ho, Hungerford Newtown, from a recent email newsletter.
www.thetallyhohungerford.co.uk
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Details for the Red Lion in Peppard updated
camra.org.uk/pubs/red-lio...
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Red Lion, Peppard Common
An 18th century country pub overlooking Peppard Common with a focus on good food, serving 4 real ales, 2 from Loose Cannon and 2 others from a range of local breweries.Indoor seating for up to 40 and ...
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/red-lion-peppard-common-143769
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December at the Ibex Inn, Chaddleworth, Berkshire. Events include: ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ & ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ T๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ
theibexinn.com
2 months ago
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The West Berkshire CAMRA Christmas social on Wednesday 10 December is an ale trail starting at the Cow & Cask, Newbury, at 7.30pm. Christmas jumpers optional!
westberkscamra.org.uk/event/christ...
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Branch Christmas Social - West Berkshire CAMRA
Our Christmas social will be a festive ale trail in Newbury on Wednesday 10th December starting at the Cow & Cask (7.30pm).
https://westberkscamra.org.uk/event/christmas-2025/
2 months ago
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CAMRA (Croydon & Sutton)
about 1 year ago
CAMRA members, also please remember to score the beers that you drink at
camra.org.uk/beer-scoring
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CAMRA - The Campaign for Real Ale
https://camra.org.uk/beer-scoring
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British Guild of Beer Writers
2 months ago
itโs now time to share The Michael Jackson Award for Beer Writer of the Year This is the final award of the evening, and it goes toโฆ ๐ Winner: David Jesudason
#BGBW25
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Pellicle
3 months ago
The Pellicle Essential Guide to Pub Ettiquette! Already noted as curmudgeonly by
@boakandbailey.bsky.social
, we prefer "righteously bothered." Table rezzies, bogey-filled tissues in empty glasses, rounds and more, all documented for posterity.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/10...
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The Essential Guide to Pub Etiquette โ Pellicle
It was the writer and politician Hilaire Belloc (1870โ1953) who famously said, โ Change your hearts or you will lose your inns and you will deserve to have lost them. But when you have lost your inns ...
https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/10/29/the-essential-guide-to-pub-etiquette
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Tonightโs beer board at Newburyโs micropub - The Cow & Cask.
3 months ago
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Swindon Beer Festival 2025 23-25 October The
#beer
and
#cider
lists are now available online. These and further festival information including tickets can be found on this link:
swindon.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...
4 months ago
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Monday 20 October 7.30pm The Lion, West Street, Newbury CAMRA Social with Good Beer Guide (GBG) 2026 launch event (reduced price) and opportunity to meet local GBG publicans and staff. All welcome.
westberkscamra.org.uk/event/good-b...
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Good Beer Guide 2026 launch - West Berkshire CAMRA
A limited number of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2026 will be available for sale at this launch and social event at the Lion, Newbury.
https://westberkscamra.org.uk/event/good-beer-guide-2026-launch/
4 months ago
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Phil Mellows
4 months ago
We're down to the last four in
@camraofficial.bsky.social
Pub of the Year:
wb.camra.org.uk/2025/10/10/f...
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Fab Four revealed
The fight to win CAMRAโs National Pub of the Year 2025 competition is hotting up with just four pubs remaining after months of rigorous judging.ย The...
https://wb.camra.org.uk/2025/10/10/fab-four-revealed
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Tim Thomas
4 months ago
Itโs beer festival season in Swindon!
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