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2026 CAMRA Pub of the Year Regional and National Finalists
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CAMRA Pub of the Year is the Campaign for Real Ale's competition recognizing pubs through local, regional and national stages.
A regional or national qualifying title is valuable in its own right, but must not be confused with the overall UK award. Pearl labels the stage represented by each edition.
Program and linked edition reviewed September 11, 2026. Later results require edition-specific verification.
Browse the published collections from CAMRA Pub of the Year and explore the places connected to each edition.
Quick Facts
- Source
- CAMRA Pub of the Year
- Scope
- United Kingdom
- Format
- Staged pub competition
About
The program connects CAMRA's interest in pubs and beer with recognition for the places that serve their communities. Its results are separate from beer-product awards.
Selection Process
The competition advances through successive geographic stages. The 2026 top 16 progresses to a final four and then an overall national winner.
Significance
A regional or national qualifying title is valuable in its own right, but must not be confused with the overall UK award. Pearl labels the stage represented by each edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this source cover?
CAMRA Pub of the Year is the Campaign for Real Ale's competition recognizing pubs through local, regional and national stages.
How should I interpret its recognition?
A regional or national qualifying title is valuable in its own right, but must not be confused with the overall UK award. Pearl labels the stage represented by each edition.
Do the linked pages reproduce every source entry?
Pearl shows matched place records. Coverage can be smaller where an entity is not a single venue or its public profile is still unavailable.
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