Hello there!
Welcome to the Leicester branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.
We’re all about pubs, pints and the people who enjoy them. Our branch has around 1,600 members from all ages, backgrounds and walks of life and organises events to promote real ale, including regular social activities, day trips, brewery visits etc, as well as producing our Leicestershire Drinker magazine.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is an independent voluntary organisation campaigning for real ale, community pubs and consumer rights. We have over 160,000 members and are Europe’s most successful consumer campaign.
What’s coming up… |
Coach trip to Halifax
23 March 2024
Join us on our coach trip to this famous West Yorkshire town to enjoy an Ale Trail of 22 pubs & bars plus the market and beautiful historic Piece Hall. Cost for coach is just £20.75. Departure will be 09:30 from Leicester, with other pick-ups available. We'll get back to Leicester around 21:30. To…
Black Horse, Aylestone - Easter Beer Fest
27 March 2024 - 31 March 2024
Annual Easter beer festival back again - beer list to be released around 24th
Branch Meeting in Wigston
28 March 2024
A branch meeting in Wigston. A short meeting at the Tap & Barrel followed by a wander round some other pubs in the town
National Pub Day @ The Black Horse, Aylestone
4 April 2024
A talk from local historian Joan Rowbottom about the history of the Black Horse and other Aylestone pubs. Taking donations for LOROS on the day.
Brewing history and pubs in Leicester
18 April 2024
Laura Hadland (Author of 50 years of CAMRA) is giving a free talk for the Leicestershire archaeological and historical society at the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery on New Walk.
Leicester Beer Scene |
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Leicestershire Drinker Spring 2024 issue now available
In good pubs throughout Leicestershire. Or available online.
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Nominations for the Good Beer Guide and Pub of the Year
Nominations are now closed for pubs to be selected for inclusion in next years Good Beer Guide and for our Pub of the competition. Nominations for the Good Beer Guide will be considered at the selection meeting on 25th January. Nominations for Pub of the Year will be used to draw up a short list…
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Leicestershire Drinker Winter Issue Out Now
The latest issue of the popular, county-wide Leicestershire Drinker magazine is now available in pubs across the area. You can also read or download the magazine on your phone, tablet or computer. Grab your free copy for the latest news, gossip and beer-related stories now!