Latest News
Here is the latest news about pubs and breweries in the region.
- Draught Copy 211 - Winter 2025/2026
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent branch, incorporating Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.
- Christmas Newsletter from Gadds'
Friday 12 December 2025
Christmas newsletter from GADDS' Ramsgate Brewery:
- Last week of Christmas shipping.
- 10% off All GADDS' Bottles & Cans.
- Taproom Festival Hours.
- Christmas gift ideas.
Click here to go to the newsletter.
- East Kent Drinker - Winter 2025/2026 is out now!
Monday 8 December 2025
The latest edition of the East Kent Drinker is out now.
The magazine, a collaboration between the four East Kent Branches of CAMRA (Canterbury; Deal, Dover & Sandwich; Swale; and Thanet), aims to showcase the very best beeriness in our area.
- Westerham Brewery Newsletter - October 2025
Thursday 23 October 2025
Contents:
- Whisky Tasting Evening.
- Comedy Club.
- Dungeons & Flagons.
- Black Friday Sale.
- Street Food.
- Champion Beer Of Britain 2027 Competition
Monday 15 September 2025
Join us as CAMRA launches its Champion Beer of Britain Competition 2027 - one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. It is the ultimate honour for UK brewers and has helped put many into the national spotlight.
We want local CAMRA members to select the beers they would like to see go forward to the area and national stages of the Champion Beer of Britain competition.
Voting is now open and you have until 31st October to submit your nominations. You'll find everything you need at https://cbob.camra.org.uk/.
If you'd like to take part but aren't a CAMRA member, why not consider joining. As well as supporting CAMRA, as it campaigns for quality real ale, pubs & clubs and the benefits of responsible social drinking, there are some great benefits to being a member. https://camra.org.uk/membership/member-benefits
- Shepherd Neame Newsletter - August 2025 Tuesday 9 September 2025
- South East Region CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025 Results
Sunday 3 August 2025
We're absolutely delighted to announce that The Royston, Broadstairs (Thanet CAMRA), has been awarded CAMRA’s South East Regional Pub of the Year 2025! This is a fantastic achievement and a well-deserved recognition for such a fantastic pub.
The Royston now progresses to CAMRA’s South East Super Regional Pub of the Year 2025 competition, where it will compete alongside The Hope, Carshalton, the Blackfriars Tavern, Great Yarmouth, and the Orange Tree, Baldock.
We wish The Royston the very best of luck in the next stage.
We'd also like to offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the CAMRA members for their time and commitment in judging in this year's POTY competition.
The date of the presentation of the winner's certificate will be announced shortly.
- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 268 - June 2025
Wednesday 2 July 2025
In their June bulletin, CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group shares news and updates about pubs with historically significant interiors across the country.
With news on:
Bell, Walton-on-the-Hill; Mountain Daisy, Sunderland; Forester, West Ealing; Blue Bell, York; Red Lion, Rugeley; Anchor, Birmingham; Ramsden Arms Hotel, Blackpool.As well as an update on their Local Inventory Project.
Click here to go to the related webpage.
- Latest Newsletter from Shepherd Neame Saturday 28 June 2025
- Kent CAMRA County Pub of the Year 2025 Results
Wednesday 18 June 2025
The results of the Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year Competition 2025 are out:
Winner: The Royston, Broadstairs.
Runner-up: Nelson Arms, Tonbridge.
Congratulations to both pubs on getting through to the Kent County final, and we wish Andy at The Royston all the best in the Regional stage of CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2025 competition.
The date of the presentation of the winner's certificate will be announced shortly.
Regional Stage
The other candidates in the Regional stage of the Pub of the Year competition are:
Competition Details
Click here if you'd like more information about the competition.
