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  • A message from our Chair Sunday 28 September 2025

    To all our CAMRA Yorkshire Wolds members and committee, thank you for making our launch of The Good Beer Guide 2026 such a success.

    Ten pubs from our local area made it into The Good Beer Guide. They are:

    Board Inn, Bridlington Old Town

    Butcher's Dog, Driffield

    Moon Tap, Bridlington

    Old Ship Inn, Bridlington Old Town

    Old Star, Kilham

    Pack Horse Inn, Bridlington Old Town

    Stack Real Ale Cafe, Hornsea

    Three B's Micropub, Bridlington

    The Trout Inn, Wansford

    The Viking Hotel, Flamborough

    To our members, who regularly beer score in our lovely pubs and take part in the annual voting to recognise the entrants who are consistently serving great cask ale, cider and perry. Together with our many visitors from other CAMRA branches far and wide who also come to our area to sample and score their beers. We need your continued involvement to ensure that these pubs are recognised for their sterling efforts throughout the year.

    Thank you to Paul Anderson from Trout Inn Wansford, who hosted our launch event and to those licensees who attended: Cheryl Bates from Three B's Micropub, Helen Norman from Pack Horse Inn, Julie Coates and Lewis, Gurney from Moon Tap (all in Bridlington) and Nat Waudby from Butchers Dog, Driffield.

    To our Committee members who visited the pubs distributing The Good Beer Guide promotional packs, Cheryl Bates for printing the pub posters, Alan Hutchinson who undertook the driving for us all, Adam Chard for a successful social media campaign and Trevor Wraith who joined us for the Bridlington leg of the journey. Lots of time and effort has been made to ensure that licensees received their information in a timely manner ahead of the launch. All of which were well received and well deserved.

    Driffield and Wolds Weekly sent their photographer Michael Hopps to Trout Inn and there will be an article in their newspaper on Tuesday. Thank you Mike.

    So, finally, congratulations once again to all ten of our licensees and roll on The Good Beer Guide 2027, for which we are seeking nominations.

    Jonquil Beynon
    CAMRA YORKSHIRE WOLDS CHAIR

    Yorkshire Wolds CAMRA chair Jonquil shares her thoughts and thanks after a successful Great British Beer Guide launch.
  • Are you in the Good Beer Guide 2026? Tuesday 9 September 2025


    CAMRA's prestigious Good Beer Guide 2026 launches on Thursday 25th September. However, if you are the licensee of one of the pubs featured in the Yorkshire Wolds CAMRA area, we'll be letting you know ahead of time.

    Between Saturday 20th and Monday 22nd September, our committee members will be making their way round all featured pubs to distribute licensee packs. With a press embargo until 25th September, we do strongly request that you DO NOT announce your inclusion in the Good Beer Guide 2026 until that date.

    We are also holding a launch event at The Trout Inn, Wansford on Thursday 25th September, which you are all warmly invited to attend.

    Congratulations to all our local pubs that have made it into the Good Beer Guide 2026. If you'd like to know more about getting into the next edition of the Good Beer Guide, please contact us.

    If you'd like to buy a copy of the Good Beer Guide 2026, or would like to sell it at your pub, we'll be getting a consignment of books soon. More details to come.

    Well, if you're a pub or club in the Yorkshire Wolds CAMRA branch area, you'll soon find out...
  • Full steam ahead for the Station Buffet! Tuesday 9 September 2025

    According to the latest edition of CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin, the Station Buffet at Bridlington Railway Station will reopen in spring 2026 as "Belschnickel Bahnhof".

    Closed in December 2019, the Station Buffet is just one of two unaltered licensed station buffets on the main national rail network, surviving from the pre-WWII era. Kevin Berthold of the Belschnickel Brewery intends to serve four own-label beers (brewed on premises) alongside three cask ales on rotation.

    At Yorkshire Wolds CAMRA, we wish Kevin "viel Glück" and look forward to the reopening of this historic venue!

    Great news for Bridlington beer drinkers as the Station Buffet is set to be given a new lease of life,
  • Celebrating Britain's best: Cask Ale Week is coming! Sunday 31 August 2025


    Mark your calendars! Taking place from Thursday 18th to Sunday 28th September, Cask Ale Week is a celebration of Britain’s national drink: cask beer. It’s a time for pubs, breweries, and real ale enthusiasts across the Yorkshire Wolds to recognise and enjoy local beers.

    Cask Ale Week provides an opportunity for breweries and pubs to host special events or promotions. These activities can encourage new and loyal customers alike to discover real ale. The event, originally formed by Cask Marque, is strongly supported by CAMRA and the wider industry.

    How can you get involved?

    For pubs and breweries: Consider participating in Cask Ale Week by linking your own planned events to the celebration. You don't have to be a Cask Marque member to take part. Promotional resources are available to download, and you can add your events to the national Cask Ale Week website.

    For real ale fans: Look out for events happening in pubs across the Yorkshire Wolds. Check the national Cask Ale Week events page for participating pubs near you, or encourage your local to get involved.

    Find out more on the Cask Ale Week website.

    From Thursday 18th to Sunday 28th September, we'll be celebrating Britain's national drink: cask beer. Find out how to get involved,
  • Three B's named Yorkshire Cider Pub of the Year Runner Up Sunday 27 July 2025

    Sunshine, cider and celebrations!



    Bridlington's Three B's Micropub was buzzing with excitement on Saturday 26th July, as it proudly received the title of Regional Runner-up and Commended in CAMRA's prestigious Cider Pub of the Year Awards 2025.

    A huge thank you to all who came along to show their support on what turned out to be a wonderfully warm summer's day. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces packing the pub to celebrate this significant achievement.

    The award was presented by Regional Cider Co-ordinator Christine Jane, who highlighted just how close the competition was. Judging was extremely tight and Three B's missed out on the top spot by a whisker! A testament to the consistently high quality of their real cider and perry offering.

    A massive congratulations once again to Mark and Cheryl, the dedicated owners of Three B's Micropub. They'll no doubt be busy finding even more wall space for their growing collection of well-deserved accolades!

    Sunshine, cider and celebrations! Saturday 26th July was a great day for Three B's Micropub in Bridlington, as they received their regional award for outstanding real cider.
  • We're celebrating Cider and Perry Month Tuesday 1 July 2025



    Here at Yorkshire Wolds CAMRA, we're excited to announce that July is CAMRA's national Cider and Perry Month! This initiative is all about celebrating the fantastic world of real cider and perry – that's the delicious, traditional stuff made from apples and pears, with no concentrates involved.

    It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the diverse flavours and styles of this wonderful craft. And we'd love to see you getting involved!

    When you visit our excellent pubs across the Yorkshire Wolds this month, be sure to seek out and enjoy some real cider and perry. Even better, share your experiences with us!

    Simply take a photo of yourself enjoying your #NotFromConcentrate cider or perry and share with us on Facebook or X. Don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag #CiderMonth so we can share in your discoveries. Cheers!

    1st July marks the start of CAMRA's Cider and Perry Month. We hope you'll join us in raising a glass or two!
  • Branch Committee Meeting Monday 30 June 2025

    Our next Branch Committee Meeting will take place at 7.00pm on Monday 7 July at The Victoria in Hornsea. Yorkshire Wolds CAMRA branch members are welcome to attend. Keep an eye out for our meeting agenda. Updates will appear on our social media. Food is served from 5pm with a great looking menu and some of us plan to get there early to dine as well.

    Our next Branch Committee Meeting will take place on Monday 7July at The Victoria, Hornsea.
  • Want to volunteer at the Great British Beer Festival 2025? Monday 30 June 2025

    This year, the Great British Beer Festival will take place at NEC Birmingham from Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 August 2025. With the venue being a little closer and more accessible from our region, it's the perfect opportunity to experience this unique event. Find out more at https://greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk/

    CAMRA are still looking for volunteers to help with the event and posters are available for any pubs willing to advertise. Please contact us if you'd like a poster.

    The NEC promises to be a new and exciting venue. We hope to see you there!

    With just over a month to go, we're getting in the mood for the Great British Beer Festival! CAMRA are on the lookout for volunteers.
  • Pub of the Season - Spring 2025 Saturday 24 May 2025

    Congratulations to The Dog House in Bridlington on being named our Pub of the Season for spring 2025. Branch Chairperson Jonquil Beynon was on hand to present Simon and his team with their certificate. You can find The Dog House at its new location, 15a Promenade, Bridlington (just down the little alleyway).

    Pub of the Season spring 2025 presented to The Dog House, Bridlington.

    Congratulations to The Dog House, Bridlington, on being named our Pub of the Season for spring 2025.