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:
- Mid Week Social Wednesday 18 March 2026
- Branch Meeting Tuesday 14 April 2026
- Maltingsfest Social Friday 17 April 2026
- Mid Week Social Wednesday 22 April 2026
- Branch Meeting Tuesday 12 May 2026
- Mid Week Social Wednesday 20 May 2026
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
CAMRA monthly raffle!
Win amazing prizes and support CAMRALatest News:
- South Hams Brewery Wednesday 11 March 2026
- BrewDog bars have closed Tuesday 3 March 2026
- Ring of Bells, North Bovey Tuesday 24 February 2026
- Charity Presentation Saturday 31 January 2026
- National Club of the Year 2025 Friday 30 January 2026
- National Pub of the Year 2025 Sunday 25 January 2026
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
Have you set your CAMRA e-mail preferences?
CAMRA National sends out news updates, but South Devon also sends monthly messages with local relevance, using the CAMRA Comms Tool.
You have to 'Opt in' to receive these messages, by adjusting your Email Preferences which can be done here, once you are logged-in to your CAMRA Account. Then select: Branch: I wish to be contacted by my local CAMRA branch on local events and activities. Email option
Pub Guide:
Details 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:
- Dartmouth Rotary Beer Festival Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2026
- 1st Dawlish Beer Festival Saturday 28 March 2026
- Beer Festival at the Brewery Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026
- Easter Cider Takeover Saturday 4 April 2026
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
Clive Mackriell
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahc
07838 626219
- Vice Chairman and Treasurer
Ian Packham
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahceciv
07887 876753
- Secretary
Dave Wheeler
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@yraterces
07970 711038
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