Thousands of pubs could face extinction

In 2017 CAMRA helped win landmark planning protection for pubs in England, but this is under threat from a new Government proposal that would give permitted development rights for vacant high street pubs. High Street Rental Auction proposals could see developers convert high street pubs, with no way for communities to have their say. Email your MP today and ask them to stand up for high street pubs.

Big Win for the Tiny Tavern
14/03/2024
The Lincoln Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale has chosen Lincoln’s Tiny Tavern as their overall Pub of the Year for 2024. The micropub is located on the Lower High Street in what was originally two of the 17th …Read More »
Business Rates help to protect pubs welcome – but duty freeze ‘missed opportunity’: CAMRA
24/11/2023
Chancellor should have cut tax specifically on pints in pubs to boost pub-going says consumer group Commenting on what today’s Autumn Statement means for pub-goers, pubs and breweries CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona said: “Extending the 75% discount on business rates …Read More »
Nominate your favorite beers
11/09/2023
We’re currently looking for nominations for beers to enter this year’s competition! Voting for the next round of the competition is open from 8 September 2023, and runs until 1 November 2023. You can now vote using our new, user-friendly online …Read More »
CAMRA announces the top 16 pubs in the UK
26/08/2023
The top 16 pubs in the country have been announced by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) following a year of rigorous judging in its National Pub of the Year competition. Covering the entire UK, the regional finalists battled it …Read More »
CAMRA responds to the decision to extend COVID rules for takeaway pints
14/08/2023
Commenting on the Government’s decision to extend COVID rules for takeaway pints, CAMRA Chief Executive Tom Stainer said: “It’s a good sign that the Government has listened and decided to backtrack on their plans to end the automatic permission for …Read More »
£2 bus fare extension good news for pubs
17/05/2023
Government’s decision to extend cheaper bus fares in England will help keep pub-going affordable Speaking after the Department for Transport announced an extension to the capped £2 single journey bus fare in England until the end of October, CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona commented: …Read More »