News
Here is the latest news from our branch area (and sometimes from further afield!).
- Beer in the UK report 2026
Thursday 9 July 2026
Today, CAMRA launched its new report ‘Beer in the UK’. Edited by Tim Webb, it’s a comprehensive and authoritative report on the state of the UK beer market. Our main ‘demand’ is for the Competition and Markets Authority to launch a Market Investigation into the UK on-trade beer market, or for the incoming Prime Minister to instruct them to undertake this.Read the report at: https://camra.org.uk/beer-report
- Kenley Hotel
Tuesday 16 June 2026
The Kenley Hotel, 62 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA has been closed since July 2025. In June 2026, the local residents' association successfully obtained an Asset of Community Value (ACV) on the pub, and our branch is liaising with them to offer assistance as necessary.
- Croydon borough Pub of the Year presentation
Wednesday 10 June 2026
On 9 June we presented the award for Croydon Borough Pub of the Year to the Dark Horse, Selhurst. Emma, one of the owners of the pub, is holding the certificate. She was accompanied by her colleagues Harvey (wearing the Dark Horse mask!) and Aidan. Photo: Bob Bone
- Sutton Borough Pub of the Year 2026 presentation
Friday 29 May 2026
On 28 May we presented the award for Sutton borough Pub of the Year to the Hope, Carshalton. Here is Dominic holding the certificate. Dominic, who on that date celebrated his 5th anniversary of working at the Hope, is the main person behind the successful pub beer festivals.
- Croydon & Sutton Pubs of the Year 2026
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Congratulations to The Dark Horse, Selhurst and to The Hope, Carshalton for winning the branch Pub of the Year competition in Croydon borough, and Sutton borough respectively. The dates of the presentations are: Hope - Thursday 28 May and Dark Horse - Tuesday 9 June. The Dark Horse will proceed to the Regional round.
