Overview

• The 53rd edition names about 4,500 pubs, chosen by CAMRA members through an independent, volunteer-led process.
• CAMRA tallies 149 brewery closures against 71 openings in the past year, reflecting pressure on smaller, independent operators.
• Regional rollouts spotlight new inclusions across the country, with local lists for areas such as Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Bournemouth.
• Thirty-six pubs that featured in the 2025 guide have since shut or been converted, according to CAMRA.
• CAMRA is pressing the Chancellor to reduce VAT, beer duty and National Insurance in the upcoming Budget to support pubs and brewers.