SOME of Cumbria's finest pubs, clubs and pubs will be featured in the 'good beer guide 2023'

The new, 50th edition, of the best-selling beer and pub guide will include a number of local leisure spots.

The book will also include for the first time a brewery guide which will also highlight the best Cumbrian beer and ale producers. 

In the newest version of the 'good beer guide', Cumbria has 88 pubs entries, with 15 of these being new additions from year's edition. 41 of Cumbria's breweries have also made the list.

Featured in the book are a host of village favourites, including the Howard Arms in Brampton, the Stag Inn in Crosby and the Wheatsheaf Inn in Wetheral which is lauded for its 'good-value bar meals' and selection of beers sourced from local breweries.

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Carlisle also boasted some entries in the best bars, clubs and pubs pages with The King's Head Inn, Milbourne Arms, Sportman Inn and Woodrow Wilson Wetherspoons making the list due to their varied selection of local beers and ales. 

The book which highlights pubs selected by CAMRA Books members also featured some of the best local breweries and their best beers. 

Carlisle brewery with it's Cumbrian Bitter, Carlisle Bell and Spun Gold featured alongside a number of entries, including Great Corby, whose Corby Ale, Blonde, and Dry Stone Stout were also recognised. 

CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona believe that the the newest edition of the guide plays a huge role in driving business towards local pubs and protecting them from ongoing issues.

She said: “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." She continued.

The full list of Cumbrian bars, pubs, breweries and beers featured can be viewed in the 'the good beer guide 2023':  https://shop.camra.org.uk/product/the-good-beer-guide-2023/  

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