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About the Campaign for Real Ale

CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer organisations across Europe. Founded by four real ale enthusiasts back in 1971, today we represent beer drinkers and pub-goers across the UK.

Our vision is to have quality real ale, cider and perry and thriving pubs in every community. Our mission is to promote and advocate:

  • the production, availability and consumption of quality real ale, cider and perry
  • pubs and clubs as social centres and part of the UK’s cultural heritage
  • the benefits of responsible social drinking

We do this by supporting and encouraging the beer and pubs trade by running beer festivals, lobbying Government for change, running numerous awards and developing bespoke pub finders and guides.

There’s plenty for everyone, whether you’re a dedicated campaigner, a beer connoisseur looking to learn more about beer or just want to meet up with friends in your local. Why not join the beer movement?

Our history

Inclusion, Diversity and Equality
2023 - Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

CAMRA publishes the results of its Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Review

2022

The Great British Beer Festival returns to Olympia London after a two year hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic

2018

CAMRA undertakes a revitalisation project to decide its future

2017

Planning protection for all pubs in England is secured

2015

Planning protection extended to Assets of Community Value (ACV) listed pubs

2014

The Government announces a statutory code of practice and adjudicator to regulate pub companies

2009

CAMRA membership reaches 100,000

2004

Paula Waters becomes the first female national chairman

2002

CAMRA membership tops 64,000

1992

CAMRA helps found the European Beer Consumer Union (EBCU)

1992

Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is held at Olympia London for the first time

1991

CAMRA membership reaches 30,000

1989

The Beer Orders reform forced the big six brewers to sell or free from tie over 11,000 pubs

1988

APPLE committee, representing real cider and perry is formed

1980

CAMRA successfully campaigns against the big brewers stranglehold on pubs

1977

First Great British Beer Festival is held at Alexandra Palace

1976

CAMRA becomes a limited company

1975

First national beer festival held at Covent Garden, London

1974

First edition of the Good Beer Guide is published

1972

The first issue of the What’s Brewing newspaper is published

1971

The Campaign for the Revitalisation of Real Ale is formed

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