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There’s always something to get involved in at CAMRA – locally, regionally or nationally. If you enjoy beer, pubs and meeting new people then get involved, with a local CAMRA branch.

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Pubs & Clubs

Explore the best pubs and clubs in our branch. Find your next favourite spot for exceptional real ale and unforgettable atmospheres.

From historic pubs to local members’ clubs, discover the heart of the branch's community social scene.

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Miner's Arms, Carsington. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-05-2013
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Miner's Arms
Pub, in Carsington
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Black's Head, Wirksworth. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-05-2014
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Quarryman
Pub, in Wirksworth
3 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Hope & Anchor, Wirksworth. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-05-2014
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Hope & Anchor
Independent Pub, in Wirksworth
5 Changing Beers
Lime Kiln, Wirksworth. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 04-06-2014
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Lime Kiln
Pub, in Wirksworth
3 Regular Beers
Chris Perry from Amber Valley branch. (Key). Published on 08-09-2025
Closed • Opens at 4:00pm
Malt Shovel Inn
Pub, in Wirksworth Moor
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers

Breweries

Embark on a journey through the local breweries that are the backbone of our branch's ale heritage.

Discover small-batch artisans and historic establishments crafting exceptional real ale, cider, and perry.

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Red Lion, Main Street, Birchover, DE4 2BN
c/o Red Lion Inn, 65 Matlock Green, Matlock, DE4 3BT
Lydgate Farm, Aldwark, Matlock, DE4 4HW
Hilltop Farm, The Cliff, Matlock, DE4 5FY

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Carbonnade à la Flamande (Flemish beef stew)

When I first started writing recipes for What’s Brewing I made a list of the recipes I knew with beer as an ingredient. It was a pretty poor effort. Beef-and-ale pie and carbonnade à la Flamande, which I could remember from a youthful trip to Belgium. Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of recipes you can use beer in, but not so many famous ones. So, I thought it was about time to pay homage to the second recipe on my list and to the only English-brewed Trappist ale.

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