Brewery news – May 2026

Energy costs One of the most damaging increases in costs for breweries over the last few…

Book Review – Up The Packet – One Man’s Crisp Odyssey

Who doesn’t like a packet of crisps with their pint? Have you however thought more deeply…

Book Review – Good Beer Guide: Belgium

The 9th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide Belgium was released on 14 May. It remains…

Trade news – May 2026

Greene King sell off Despite seeing an increase in revenue in the year ending 4 January…

Pub heritage and planning – May 2026

I mentioned the Masons Arms in Harlesden in the Trade News column.  Although it has been…

Welcome to the Wild Swan

The pub featured on this edition’s cover is the Wild Swan in Fetter Lane, Holborn.  This…

A Swedish conundrum

Our licensing legislation can be difficult at times but the following story, which featured in a…

Introduction to April / May 2026 edition

This is the time of year when CAMRA branches up and down the country select their…

News and events – March 2026

Reminder for CAMRA members The Campaign’s Members’ Weekend, including the national AGM, takes place this year…

Pub news – March 2026

National Pub of the Year Just as we went to print with the previous edition, it…