The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the four finalists in its national pub of the year competition. The winner will be announced early next year.
Two former competition winners are in the running, along with this year’s CAMRA cider and perry pub of the year. The four finalists are:
- The Blackfriars Tavern, Great Yarmouth
- The Pelican Inn, Gloucester
- The Tamworth Tap, Tamworth
- The Volunteer Arms (Staggs), Musselburgh
“I am delighted to announce who has reached the top pubs for 2025,” said competition co-ordinator Andrea Briers.
“It is always a hard-fought and close competition, with judges having an incredibly difficult job whittling them down to just four. They are shining examples of what makes our pubs so incredibly special, vital to our communities and providing a wonderful welcome to all.
“I am very excited to see the outcome of the final round of judging and crowning our winner. Every year we see pubs facing new pressures and to continue to thrive in the face of rising costs and other issues is humbling to see.
“We are calling on the chancellor to give pubs a fair deal in the autumn Budget, so they can keep serving their communities for many years to come.”
