The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has released its 51st edition of the Good Beer Guide – and ten new additions have been made in Northamptonshire.
The guide surveys 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK. Although the guide records 82 new breweries, 142 have closed. CAMRA is campaigning for more support for the Government to protect local businesses, in the wake of a cost-of-business crisis and the constant pressure of fuel bills.
A sneak peek of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024 has been released, and ten new pubs in Northamptonshire have been added. They are listed below. A total of 45 county pubs are included in the 2024 guide.
For the full list of Northamptonshire pubs recommended in the edition, order The Good Beer Guide 2024 on the CAMRA website.
. Northamptonshire pubs added to CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024
A sneak peek of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024 has been released... Photo: CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024
. The Admiral Nelson
The Braunston pub has been added to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024. The guide says: "The menu offers a choice of traditional home-cooked food using locally sourced ingredients mixed with a few exotic options." Photo: Facebook/The Admiral Nelson
. The Barley Mow
The Cosgrove pub, which is said to date from 1757, has also made it onto the 2024 list. Experts write in the guide: "The traditional multi-room layout has been retained, with a separate bar and games area featuring Northants skittles and darts." Photo: Facebook/The Barley Mow
5. The Cross Keys
The King's Cliffe pub is an independently owned and family run pub in the heart of the village - and it has been added to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024. The guide says: "The main bar has a TV, dartboard and jukebox, with photos of old King's Cliffe adorning the walls." Photo: Facebook/The Cross Keys
6. The Earl of Dalkeith
The Wetherspoons in Kettering town centre has made it into the guide. Experts say: "Historic photographs of local buildings adorn the walls. Two beer festivals are held every year." Photo: Google
7. The George
The Ashley pub was saved from being turned into houses following a campaign by residents. It has now been added to CAMRA 2024. In the guide, experts write: "Home-cooked food varies, with Tuesday night pie (winter) or fish and chips (summer) and Wednesday night steak nights." Photo: Facebook/The George at Ashley
8. Little R'Ale House
The micro pub at Wellingborough Train Station has nine changing beers and has also been added to the 2024 guide. Experts say: "Five rotating real ales are served on handpump, including a mild, porter or stout." Photo: Facebook/Little R'Ale House