South East Essex Branch of CAMRA

Eye-conic Micropub wins National Cider & Perry Pub of the Year Friday 2 October 2026
Samuel Smith pub disposals Friday 2 October 2026
‘A betrayal of the founders of Sharp's’ Thursday 1 October 2026
The Victory Inn reopened with new landlady Wednesday 23 September 2026
CAMRA: Pubs Code Review outcome shows Government is taking a cautious first step to tackling issues of 'Big Beer' Monday 14 September 2026
CAMRA membership falling Monday 24 August 2026 CAMpaign for Real Ale (known as CAMRA or Camra)
Stonegate Pub Partners under scrutiny after tenant mistreatment Tuesday 18 August 2026 ‘A feudal relationship’: Stonegate Pub Partners under scrutiny after complaints of tenant mistreatment
"A brilliant start to the new Prime Minister’s tenure” Thursday 23 July 2026

Beer By The Pier 2026

The dates for this year's festival are Thu 12th to Sat 14th November
New Venue:Palace Hotel, Pier Hill, Southend For further details please visit our festival page here

Upcoming Events

Independent OktoberFest at Mile & a Third Mile & A Third Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
Monthly Branch Meeting Mile & A Third Tuesday 6 October 2026 19:30
Wetherspoon Beer Festival National Beer Festival Wednesday 7 – Sunday 18 October 2026
South Benfleet Social Beer Festival South Benfleet Social Club Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 October 2026
Norwich Beer Festival St. Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls, Norwich Monday 26 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Beer by the Pier Palace Hotel, Southend Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 November 2026
Pigs Ear Beer Festival Round Chapel Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 December 2026