Welcome to the South Devon Branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale
About Us:
CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer campaigns ever. Our aim is to have good quality real ale, ciders and perries and to have thriving pubs and clubs in every community. We are independent, not-for-profit and non-party political.
More here
Branch Diary:
- Exeter Festival of Beer 2025 Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 January 2025
- Mid Week Social to Ivybridge Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Monthly Meeting Tuesday 11 February 2025 19:30
- Mid Week Social to Salcombe & Kingsbridge Wednesday 19 February 2025
- Branch Meeting Tuesday 11 March 2025
- Mid Week Social to Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Wednesday 19 March 2025
Branch Meeting Minutes:
are available hereLog in required
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company – one of the world’s largest brewery conglomerates – has resorted to misleading consumers by hijacking the handpump to serve its “Fresh Ale” product. CMBC says this is “preserving the beloved hand pull ritual that delivers the traditional theatre of serve that ale is famed for”.
CAMRA believes consumers deserve better. Click here for more details
Latest News:
- CAMRA launches New Logos Tuesday 14 January 2025
- Help Save The Kingsbridge Inn, Totnes Saturday 4 January 2025
- Help Save the Devon Dumpling Thursday 19 December 2024
- Bays Brewery award for Devon Dumpling Monday 9 December 2024
- Visit to Devon Air Ambulance Airfield Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Winter News & Brews Friday 22 November 2024
CAMRA Benefits:
As a CAMRA member the following benefits may be of use to you:Discounted real ales in some pubs:
Click here for pubs offering discounts
Pub Guide:
A map and list of all branch area pubs
CAMRA's guide to all UK pubs
Pubs serving locally brewed beer
Please be aware that many pubs are suffering from staff shortages, this means they may have to close for a day or even several days. Please contact before travelling
CAMRA is actively supporting the preservation of historic pub interiors.
Details can be found here
Local Beer Festivals:
- Albert Inn Winter Beer Festival Friday 31 January – Sunday 2 February 2025
- TQ Winter Beer & Cider Festival Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 February 2025
- Maltingsfest 2025 Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April 2025
- Spring Rails & Ales Friday 23 – Monday 26 May 2025
Recent Events:
(click for more reports and photos)What is Real Ale?
(click for details)Branch Contacts:
(click for details of all of the committee)
- Chairman Bob Southwellku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahc07591 761351 (text only)
- Vice Chairman and Treasurer Ian Packhamku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahceciv07887 876753
- Secretary Dave Wheelerku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@yraterces 07970 711038
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