South East Essex Branch of CAMRA

About Us
We are the South East Essex branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, set up in 1974 to pursue CAMRA's objectives at a local level. (click for more)

Minutes can be found here. Login Required Branch meetings start at 20:00

News:

multiple scandals surrounding the treatment of the sector by members of this so-called pubco “big six” - made up of Star Pubs and Bars, Stonegate, Marston’s, Greene King, Punch Taverns and Admiral Taverns Monday 24 March 2025 at the mercy of huge pub owning companies, a ‘big-six’ of ‘Pubcos’ which own a huge proportion of the nation’s boozers
the Two Chairmen pub was sold (for £13.5m) in 2016 Friday 21 March 2025 The offshore company that bought it, Magnus, is incorporated in the IOM
Ipswich pub trails Thursday 6 March 2025 New pub trails launched
pubs, bars & clubs, and restaurants enjoyed growth in January Tuesday 4 March 2025 This suggests the hospitality industry had prepared to cater for the growing popularity of Dry January, having witnessed a rise in punters shifting to low and no alcohol alternatives.

Pub Guide
Local pubs that offer locally brewed beers

Local pubs that offer Real Ale

Local Pubs that offer Real Cider

CAMRA Campaigning
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Local Breweries
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