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The Kings Head, Smeeton Westerby — Leicester CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026
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pints & people.

Welcome to the Leicester branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.

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The branch diary

What’s coming up…

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Featured event
28 November 2026

Classic Bus Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon plus Alcester

Join us on Saturday 28th November for our heritage bus outing to historic Stratford-upon-Avon. Loads of lovely pubs plus the Victorian Christmas Market will be taking place for you get some Christmas pressies, and of course some mulled wine! For those who don't want to spend the whole afternoon in Stratford there will be an optional jaunt to the nearby town of Alcester, which also has a nice selection of pubs.

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17–19 June 2027

Leicester Beer Festival 2027

Just a heads up that we hope to be back at the Abbey Pumping Station in June for the Leicester Beer Festival. Check back here in the New Year for details once confirmed

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Hello there!

We’re all about pubs,
pints and the people
who enjoy them.

Our branch has around 1,200 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.

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The branch clothing shop

Wear your local colours.

From pub trips to festival days, take Leicester CAMRA with you. Explore branded polo shirts, hoodies, fleeces and more in our Coniston shop.

Shop branch clothing Opens the Coniston shop in a new tab. Clothing is made to order; check delivery details before ordering.