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Welcome to West Central

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Regional Director
Brett Laniosh

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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West Central

The West Central Region of CAMRA is a great destination for anyone who appreciates quality beer, traditional cider and perry. Covering the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, the region boasts hundreds of welcoming awarding winning pubs and clubs serving expertly kept beer, from nationally acclaimed breweries to outstanding local independents. It is also home to some of Britain's finest cider and perry producers, where centuries-old orchards continue to produce fruit used in drinks of exceptional quality and character. Whether you're seeking award-winning pubs, brewery taprooms, amazing beer festivals, traditional cider makers or hidden village gems, the West Central Region offers an unrivalled opportunity to experience CAMRA's core campaigns in action.

Branches in West Central

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North Oxfordshire
Cheltenham
South Oxfordshire
Mid Gloucestershire

Pubs & Clubs

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

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

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(Key). Published on 10-02-2020
Open
Amberley Inn
Independent Pub, in Amberley
1 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
  • Historic Interior
(Key). Published on 10-02-2020
Closed • Opens Mon at Noon
Black Horse
Independent Pub, in Amberley
3 Changing Beers
Published on 25-05-2018
Open
Crown at Ampney Brook
Pub, in Ampney Crucis
2 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-02-2020
Closed • Opens Thu at 5:30pm
Red Lion
Pub, in Ampney St. Peter
1 Regular Beer
  • Historic Interior
Red Lion - Arlingham. (Pub, External). Published on 21-04-2014
Open
Red Lion
Pub, in Arlingham
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
  • Community Owned

Breweries

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

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

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Unit 7, Bewdley Craft Centre, Lax Lane, Bewdley, DY12 2DZ
1 Park Road, Faringdon, SN7 7BP
Baynham Court Farm, Wick, Dursley, GL11 6DA
Unit 2, Elmstone Business Park, Elmstone Hardwicke, Cheltenham, GL51 9SY
Unit 6 Marriott's Walk, Witney, OX28 6GW

Latest News from West Central

Eye-conic micropub sees off rivals to take cider crown

The Hoptician, Dursley, has been crowned CAMRA’s Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2026 after fighting off the best in the UK including a former champion. This impressive achievement is even more remarkable as the pub has only been open for two years. In that time, licensees Kirsty and Kevin Farmer have carved out a space for cider lovers with their extensive range reaching up to 20 options at times.

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