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Pub of the Year

CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year is the annual competition to find the very best pub in the UK. We’ve been highlighting the best pubs in the country since 1988, and the competition helps to showcase quality pubs around the UK that are worth seeking out and visiting. It’s all about finding the cream of the crop and the best place for you to enjoy a pint of real ale. Some may also have good quality real cider or perry for you to sample.

2023 - The Tamworth Tap, Tamworth, Staffordshire

The impressive brewpub has been named the best pub in the UK for a second consecutive year in CAMRA’s national Pub of the Year competition.

The Tamworth Tap in Tamworth is housed in an elegant building, with Tudor features in the cosy upstairs room and a historic courtyard beer terrace that offers striking views of Tamworth Castle. It went from empty premises to an iconic brewpub in less than five years, and today boasts eight handpulls, including at least one Tamworth ale brewed on site. A ‘CAMRA corner’ at the bottom of the stairs includes a rare, complete set of Good Beer Guides.

Themed events regularly take place in this bustling brewpub, including ‘paint and sip’ sessions, film screenings and comedy nights. The courtyard features regular live music with local performers and its weekly ‘Sunday Session’. It also hosts events such as bat watch evenings, beer tasting sessions, an annual Wassailing ceremony and supports a wide-range of community initiatives across the town. The in-house ‘Tap Times’ lists local happenings and forthcoming events.

The judges described the pub as “An excellent example of a pub at the centre of its community that supports a wide variety of diverse local activity groups, with knowledgeable, helpful staff to help you find a real ale or cider to suit your taste.”

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2024 - Pub of the Year Finalists

CAMRA has announced this year's finalists in the Pub of the Year 2024 competition. The top four pubs in the UK will now have the chance to compete for the overall Pub of the Year title.

Greater London

Little Green Dragon, Winchmore Hill

A former shop unit, Enfield’s first micropub opened in 2017,...

West Midlands

Bailey Head, Owestry

Nestled near the Welsh borders in the charming market town...

West Pennines

Black Horse, Preston

A visually stunning Victorian Grade II listed pub opposite the...

Yorkshire

Three B’s, Bridlington

Run by a husband-and-wife team who are passionate about beer...

2024 - Regional and National Finalists

Central Southern

Bell Inn, Aldworth

East Anglia

Blackfriars Tavern, Great Yarmouth

East Midlands

Horse and Jockey, Stapleford

Greater London

Little Green Dragon, Winchmore Hill

Greater Manchester

Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge

Kent

Nelson Arms, Tonbridge

Merseyside and Cheshire

Turks Head, St Helens

North East

Grey Horse, Consett

Northern Ireland

Dog and Duck, Lisbellaw

Scotland

Hillend Tavern, Dalgety Bay

South West

Crossways Inn, West Huntspill

Surrey and Sussex

Brickmakers Alehouse, Bexhill on Sea

Wales

Cresselley Arms, Cressell Quay

Wessex

Woodman Inn, Bridport

West Midlands

Bailey Head, Owestry

West Pennines

Black Horse, Preston

Yorkshire

Three B’s, Bridlington

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