Latest News
Here is the latest news about pubs and breweries in the region.
- A Kent Brewery wins Bronze in Champion Beer of London & South East Competition.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Canterbury Ales' The Miller’s Ale has been declared bronze winner in the Brown Ales and Red Ales, Old Ales and Strong Milds category of the 2024 Champion Beer of London & the South East competition.
The final blind judging took place at this year’s Horsham Equinox Beer Festival after selection of entrants by CAMRA members and panels of trained tasters.
- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 253 - March 2024
Thursday 28 March 2024
The March 2024 edition of CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now.
News On: New Beehive, Bradford; Laurieston Bar, Glasgow; Britons Protection, Manchester; Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton; Old Green Tree, Bath; Guinea, Mayfair; Greyhound & Punchbowl, Bilston; Red Lion, Kenninghall; North Star, Leytonstone; Starting Gate, Wood Green; Tamil Crown, Islington.
Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-253-mar-2024
- Time & Tide Newsletter - Spring 2024
Thursday 28 March 2024
Spring 2024 newsletter from Time & Tide Brewing, featuring details of upcoming events, new beers and offers.
- Northdown Brewery Newsletter - March 2024
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Latest newsletter from the NorthDown Brewery
- Canterbury CAMRA Branch POTY Presentation 2024 - Thomas Becket, Canterbury
Sunday 10 March 2024
Gary Blower, Canterbury CAMRA, presents the Branch Pub of the Year 2024 certificate to Chris Lurcock, manager of the Thomas Becket. Bob, the head barman looks on.
- Latest Gadds' Brewery Newsletter
Monday 4 March 2024
Featuring the latest news about their Easter beer festival and brewery tour.
- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 252 - February 2024
Thursday 29 February 2024
The February 2024 edition of CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now.
With news On: Bartons Arms, Birmigham; Tipperary, Central London; Eastbrook, Dagenham; Angel, Hayes; Mountain Daisy, Sunderland; Royal Oak Hotel, Oldham; Travellers Rest, Alpraham; Railway, Broadheath; White Swan, Birmingham; Star Inn, Netherton; Pineapple, Kentish Town; Kings Arms, Hanwell.
Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-252-feb-2024
- Margate Tap Takeover - Venues & Beers
Wednesday 21 February 2024
The list of the venues and the breweries they will be serving has been published.
- A new beer from Shepherd Neame’s Cask Club
Saturday 10 February 2024
Enjoy an authentic taste of Kent with Cobnut (3.4% ABV), the latest beer released by independent family brewer Shepherd Neame as part of its popular real ale initiative Cask Club.
https://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/news/go-nuts-new-flavours-shepherd-neame’s-cobnut
- South East Regional Director Election
Friday 9 February 2024
There is a vacancy for the role of Regional Director (RD) for the new South-East Region of CAMRA.
Here's a summary of the election process:
- Nominations close on Saturday, 24th February. See South East Regional Director Opportunity for information about submitting a nomination.
- Each branch should discuss and decide which candidate they will vote for. Each branch is allowed one vote.
- The branch must email their vote to Carl Griffin at ku.gro.armac.tsaehtuos@rotartsinimda.
- Votes must be received by Saturday, 6th April.
- The results will be announced on Monday, 15th April.
Documents
- Westerham Brewery Tour & Tasting Returns
Thursday 8 February 2024
Join them for a Tour & Tasting, with their Founder and Head Brewer, Robert Wicks.
Tours are being held weekly on a Saturday morning with a maximum of 18 people per session. You will be offered samples of their beers and taken on a voyage of brewing discovery and history.
https://westerhambrewery.co.uk/whats-on/westerham-brewery-tour-and-tasting
- The George, Bethersden wins Award
Friday 2 February 2024
Congratulations to the George, Bethersden on winning Highly Commended in CAMRA's Pub Saving Competition 2023.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-68153682
https://camra.org.uk/what-we-do/pub-saving-award/
- National Club of the Year 2023 Announced
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Marden Village Club in Kent has been named as the best social club in the UK by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) for the second year in a row, winning the National Club of the Year 2023 award.
https://camra.org.uk/press_release/camra-names-kent-club-best-in-the-uk-again/
- East Kent Drinker - Winter 2023/2024 is out now!
Friday 26 January 2024
The second edition of the East Kent Drinker is out now.
A collaboration between the three East Kent Branches of CAMRA (Canterbury, Swale & Thanet), which aims to showcase the very best beeriness in our area.
- Cellar Head Brewery 2023 Reflection
Tuesday 2 January 2024
A reflection on 2023 from the Cellar Head Brewery.
- Martyn Hillier, landlord of the UK's first micropub, awarded MBE
Sunday 31 December 2023
Congratulations to Martyn Hillier, landlord of the Butcher's Arms, Herne (the UK's first micropub) and founder of the Micropub Association, on being awarded MBE in this year's New Year Honours List.
Martyn was also awarded CAMRA Campaigner of the Year 2015.
- CAMRA Discount at Shepherd Neame
Thursday 21 December 2023
Shepherd Neame are offering card-carrying CAMRA members 10% discount on full cases of beer purchased from their shop in Faversham.
Could be useful if you are nearby and fancy some bottles.
Just remember to show them your membership card.
- Draught Copy - Winter 2023/2024
Monday 18 December 2023
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.
- London & South East Regional CBOB 2023 Winner
Friday 8 December 2023
Congratulations to the Iron Pier brewery on winning the title of London & South East Regional Championship Beer of Britain - Session Stout & Porter Category 2023 with its Cast Iron Stout.
They've organised an afternoon of tastings and talks on Saturday, 20th January:
- Kentish Brewers and the Brewers of Kent Update
Tuesday 28 November 2023
The fifth update to the 2nd edition (2019) of Kentish Brewers and the Brewers of Kent contains more information concerning brewers and breweries across Kent.
Kentish Brewers and the Brewers of Kent Update - Nov 2023
Many thanks to Peter Moynihan for his permission to publish the update.
Peter would welcome further information about Kent breweries, old or new. Please email Peter with any information you may have: moc.liamg@zo.nahinyom.retep
You can follow the activities of the Kentish Brewers and the Brewers of Kent group on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686508341663476
- Westerham Brewery plans ‘winter garden’
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Westerham Brewery has unveiled plans for a modern winter garden where customers can drink whatever the weather.
- Will Adams, Gillingham, celebrates 30 years in the Good Beer Guide
Saturday 18 November 2023
Will Adams Award - 17/11/2023
To celebrate The Will Adams pub in Gillingham being in the Good Beer Guide for the last 30 years there was a presentation at the pub on Friday 17th November 2023 to congratulate them
- KentOnline - 10 best pubs in Kent
Tuesday 26 September 2023
An article in KentOnline about the 10 best, CAMRA-selected, pubs in Kent.
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/top-10-best-pubs-in-kent-294072
- Autumn Newsletter from Time & Tide Brewery
Monday 25 September 2023
Autumn newsletter from Time & Tide Brewing, featuring details of upcoming events, new beers and offers.
- Channel Draught - Summer Edition
Thursday 21 September 2023
The summer edition of the DDS branch magazine is out now.
Articles include: • Duty Reform Brings Cheaper Pints; • A Tribute to Ron Meares; • The Spring Trip; • Dark Star; • Oh Danny Boy, Your Pipes, Your Pipes are Leaking; • Plus all the regular stuff.
- Draught Copy - Autumn 2023
Thursday 21 September 2023
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.