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Independent pub group Craft Locals Ltd opens the doors to its third site, The Rose & Crown on Harefield Road, Rickmansworth, on Friday 22nd May, with a community crowdfunder campaign running until 23rd May to fund beer garden improvements. The group, owned by Dan Fox, has recently strengthened its operational team with the appointment of Mitch Adams as Operations Director. Adams brings hands-on experience as a former pub operator and drinks industry professional, joining at a

With new international distinctions, European recognition, and the announcement of a new Technical Director. The Greek Beer Awards Event Night took place successfully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheatre in Technopolis City of Athens. In its 9th edition, the competition brought together breweries, beer professionals, HoReCa representatives, journalists, and beer enthusiasts from Greece and abroad, once again confirming the international profile of the

Guild members can get free entry to the launch event on Thursday 21st May by emailing Pete Brown, contact details below. Norwich City of Ale, the pioneering festival that unites pubs, breweries, and beer lovers across the city, returns from 21st May to 21st June 2026 for its 14th annual festival. This year 51 pubs, 28 breweries, and thousands of visitors will come together for a celebration of craft, cask and keg beer. Founded in 2011, City of Ale has grown into a nationally

Although there is no Great British Beer Festival this year, CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain is still going ahead and you are invited to hear the results. On Tuesday 19th May, CAMRA's Cambridge Beer Festival is hosting Champion Beer of Britain judging, and everyone is welcome to come and hear the results. Over 60 of the very best British cask beers will be judged by a mix of trained CAMRA judges, publicans, brewers, trade suppliers and, of course, Guild members. To accommodat

CAMRA's new edition of the Good Beer Guide Belgium is published on 14 May 2026, and a launch event will take place on Thursday 21 May, 6.30pm–8.30pm, at the Ambassador's Residence, Belgian Embassy, Belgravia, London. Written by beer and travel guide writer Tim Skelton, the fully revised and updated ninth edition showcases over 1,500 beers and the 400 brewers and lambic blenders who make them, plus 650 of the very best places to enjoy them across Belgium. If you wish to attend

The winners of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2026 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Andi Oliver and Angela Hartnett OBE, held at The Royal Exchange, London. The 14th annual Awards honour the richness and diversity in food and drink writing and broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Recognised for their varied cultural influences, culinary traditions, and storytelling, these talented individuals inspire us to deepen our appreciation of food and drink

The Guild of Food Writers has announced the shortlist for its annual Awards, the most prestigious in food writing and broadcasting. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at the Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS. The shortlist highlights emerging talents such as Anna Ansari, Dan O’Regan, and Jenny Lau as well as some of the industry’s best-known food writers and broadcasters, including Jimi Famurewa, Dan Saladino and Grace De

CAMRA has published the fully revised and updated ninth edition of its Good Beer Guide Belgium, the essential guide to one of the world’s greatest beer destinations, written by beer and travel guide writer Tim Skelton. The guide showcases over 1,500 beers and the 400 brewers and lambic blenders who make them, plus 650 of the very best places to enjoy them. The book explores all regions of Belgium, including Brussels, Antwerp, Flanders, Brabant (Flemish and Wallonian), Luxembo

Tommy Barnes became a cult favourite with A Beer in the Loire (shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards) and was followed up by Trouble Brewing in the Loire (also shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards), where he continued to charm readers as the “accidental brewer” who traded London for a French farmhouse. But in this new book, the dream has crumbled and Tommy and his family have been forced to beat a retreat to the rugged North Cornwall coa

Peter Coulson 6 August 1943 to 27 March 2026 Peter, a founder member of the British Guild of Beer Writers, died peacefully at home in Gloucestershire after a short illness. A specialist licensing lawyer, journalist and publisher, some of you may remember him for his long running advice column in the Morning Advertiser or from Licensing Review, the journal he founded and edited for several years. For those who knew him personally, I hope he will be remembered as one of the goo

Launch: Sat 11th April, 1pm Until Sat 9th May At The Burnaby Arms, Stanley St, Bedford A crack team of artists are reimagining pub signs of lost locals to be exhibited at The Burnaby Arms, Bedford this April. Some of the original signage is lost forever or may survive in a grainy photo (or grainy memory) but this project aims to bring the pub back to life, in only in a small way... No AI Contact: lloydlug@yahoo.co.uk Third-party news items are published as received for in

We are delighted to invite you to the exclusive Morning Soft Launch of Goole Market Hall on Tuesday 31st March . This private event celebrates the exciting transformation of the market hall, now proudly taken over by Brew York , bringing craft beers, locally inspired food, and a vibrant community space to the heart of Goole. As this is a private invitation, we kindly ask that you do not share this webpage with others. Event Details: Date: Tuesday 31st March Time: 10:00am-

The ultimate guide to Greater Manchester’s beer and pub scene returns with expanded new edition The second edition of CAMRA’s award-winning title, Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars by Matthew Curtis, is a hands-on guide to the epicentre of UK beer culture. The completely refreshed book puts a spotlight on the North West’s amazing beer and pub scene – not only the city of Manchester but the wider metropolitan area including the boroughs of Stockport, Trafford, Salfor

International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) 2026 is in full swing, with 80+ brew days happening right now across the UK and beyond to mark International Women's Day (IWD). You can see them all on the live map, here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1lpuN6yPU1afoiWG1GZ0q0AYukKiUZ1k&usp=sharing The campaign - supported by SIBA as headline partner - is a global celebration of the significant contribution of women in the beer industry, starting right back when

Ted Bruning, journalist, historian, prolific author, former editor of the Campaign for Real Ale's What's Brewing newspaper and a founder member of the Guild, has died aged 68 after a long illness. After beginning his career on the Worksop Guardian, Ted joined pub trade newspaper The Morning Advertiser in the 1980s, when it was still a daily. He went on to work for CAMRA for 13 years, editing What's Brewing for eight of them. In later life Ted miraculously survived a brain hem

The All Nations Inn of Madeley, Shropshire, has brewed a very special batch of their seasonal pale ale, Eliza Lewis , as part of the global International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) project. The beer was made by the head brewer of the historic brewpub, Andrew Brough, in collaboration with local beer writer, Laura Hadland. It celebrates the life of licensee and brewster (female brewer) Mrs Eliza Lewis, who brewed all the ale for the pub from the 1930s through to he

The Guild board is desperately sad to hear that long-time Guild member and wonderful writer Des De Moor has passed away. The outpouring of stories since the news tells its own story, but Des was one of the industry’s best-loved characters and writers. He started writing about beer around 2000, contributing to various CAMRA publications and beer magazines. He also wrote several books, including Cask: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture, which won Silver in the book

Pioneering tours operator Beer Tours UK is offering a new Golf-with-Beer experience for the North-West of England and North Wales, following a successful trial in 2025. The highly experienced Chester based operator has introduced golfing opportunities to add to its well-established tour itineraries across Cheshire, Shropshire, Lancashire. Derbyshire, and North Wales. The summer of 2025 saw the inaugural Golf-with-Beer Tour successfully run for Canadian guests. Beer Tours UK

The following received from John Reynolds: I’m sorry to report that Elisabeth Baker, a former member of the Guild, former secretary of SIBA and editor of The Grist and my beloved wife of 25 years, has died, peacefully in her sleep in Peterborough Hospital. Funeral details to follow. John Reynolds

© Bart Van der Perre On 23 February 2026, it’s happening again! BEER EXPERIENCE returns to Antwerp. Belgium — a country where beer is not a product but cultural heritage is getting ready for a new edition of this distinctive, content-driven event. BEER EXPERIENCE rethinks the classic trade fair and firmly chooses experience, knowledge and connection. No soulless halls, but an inspiring setting at Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck . Beer breathes from every brick here. And you fee