2027 Good Beer Guide
CAMRA Releases 2027 Good Beer Guide Highlighting 4,500 Pubs Across The UK
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Peterborough’s Bumble Inn, one of the city’s listed pubs, marked its 10th anniversary in June. Co-founder Andrew said it was the city’s first micropub and that, despite the difficulties since Covid, “10 years later we’re still here.”
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The four Clackmannanshire entries are Alloa’s Bobbing John, Sauchie’s Mansfield Arms, Tillicoultry’s Volunteer Arms and the Inn at Muckhart. Forth Valley CAMRA representative Wendy Ross described local pubs as important community spaces where people meet, socialise and stay connected.
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The Bristol and District branch will hold a local launch at Left Handed Giant Brewpub in Bristol from noon to 6 p.m. The branch said its 64 places were selected after many visits and extensive debate, with more pubs nominated than could be included because of limited space.
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Bangor’s King’s Quay entered the guide after reopening under a rebrand in 2024. Its owners highlighted renovations including new restrooms, a refreshed bar and a complete interior update, while promoting the pub as a welcoming venue for drinks by its open fire.
CAMRA's 2027 Good Beer Guide spotlights 4,500 UK pubs selected by volunteer judges who focused on beer quality and consistency CAMRA. The guide includes 1,700 breweries and 5,000 different beers, with 812 new pubs added this year. Crime writer Sir Ian Rankin wrote the foreword, and his fictional detective Rebus's favorite Edinburgh bar appears on the cover.
The beer industry faced mixed news: 137 breweries closed over the past year while 57 opened. CAMRA Chairman Ash Corbett-Collins called this progress encouraging but warned that independent brewers remain under heavy pressure from large global competitors.
Pubs Celebrated Across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Regional selections show the guide's breadth. Peterborough earned 13 listings, including the Bumble Inn, which marked its 10th anniversary in June. Co-founder Andrew noted it was the city's first micropub: "Despite the difficulties since Covid, 10 years later we're still here." Bristol 24/7 reported that Bristol and District chose 64 pubs after extensive debate and many visits, with more nominated than space allowed. Coventry Telegraph highlighted seven new Warwickshire entries plus one in Coventry among the top-rated venues.
Scotland and Northern Ireland also gained recognition. Four Clackmannanshire pubs made the cut: Alloa's Bobbing John, Sauchie's Mansfield Arms, Tillicoultry's Volunteer Arms, and the Inn at Muckhart. northumberlandgazette.co.uk noted over 70 pubs from the wider Northumberland region feature in the guide. Northern Ireland saw a new entry: Bangor's King's Quay, which reopened under a rebrand in 2024 with renovated restrooms, a refreshed bar, and a complete interior update.
Independent Brewers Facing Pressure From Global Giants
While closure rates slowed, independent breweries remain vulnerable. CAMRA Chair Corbett-Collins renewed calls for a Competition and Markets Authority investigation into large global brewers' market influence. He argued that concentration limits opportunities for small producers and reduces what consumers can choose. The gap between closures and openings — 137 shut down versus 57 launched — shows the struggle continues.
Community Pubs Serve as Essential Social Spaces
Local pub leaders emphasized their role beyond just selling beer. Forth Valley CAMRA representative Wendy Ross described pubs as crucial community gathering spots. "People meet, socialise and stay connected," she said of the four Clackmannanshire venues. Runcorn and Widnes World highlighted three local pubs recognized for real ale quality and commitment to beer drinkers. ealing.news noted that two Ealing Wetherspoon locations — The Red Lion & Pineapple and The Sir Michael Balcon — made the guide, selected by local CAMRA members for their standards.
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