The 50th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for 2023 is out now, with an array of Cumbria establishments making the list.

88 Cumbria pubs have made the list, with 15 new entries. 41 breweries from the county have also made the list.

CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona says: “For nearly five decades, the Good Beer Guide has been a comprehensive guide to the UK’s breweries, their ales, and the best outlets to find them in across the country.  

“The Good Beer Guide has always had an important role in acting as a barometer of the beer and pub industry. We believe information gleaned from the Guide is absolutely vital in the drive to save our pubs from closure and campaign for policies that better support pubs, local brewers and their customers.

“Whilst we experienced a boom in the brewing industry over recent years, it’s clear that the effects of COVID-19 and subsequent cost of living and cost of goods crisis has been keenly felt. I’d encourage everyone to use this Guide to seek out the very best examples of pub excellence and support these locals by visiting them.” 

Here are some of the pubs and breweries that have been featured in this year’s list.

10 Cumbria pubs in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023

  1. Cumberland Inn, Alston CA9 3HX
  2. Golden Rule, Smithy Brow, Ambleside LA22 9AS
  3. Duke of Edinburgh, Abbey Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5QR
  4. Howard Arms, 107 Lowther St, Carlisle CA3 8ED
  5. Castle Bar, 14 Market Pl, Cockermouth CA13 9NQ
  6. Gosforth Hall Inn, Wasdale Rd, Gosforth, Seascale CA20 1AZ
  7. Barrel House, Castle Mills, Units 8-16, Aynam Rd, Kendal LA9 7DE
  8. Fox Tap, Brewery Ln, Keswick CA12 5BY
  9. Kings Arms Hotel, 7 Market St, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6 2AU
  10. Agricultural Hotel, Castlegate, Penrith CA11 7JE

5 Cumbria breweries in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023

  1. Bowness Bay, Unit 10, Castle Mills, Aynam Rd, Kendal LA9 7DE
  2. Eden River, Unit 3 Hartness Rd, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith CA11 9BD
  3. Grasmere Brewery, Lake View Dr, Farm, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9TD
  4. Keswick, Brewery Ln, Keswick CA12 5BY
  5. Hawkshead, 14 Back Ln, Staveley, Kendal LA8 9LR

 

The full list of pubs and breweries can be found in the book which can be purchased here.