Every year, we give CAMRA Awards to pubs and clubs in our Branch area. The shortlist is drawn up based on members visiting pubs and clubs and submitting beer scores, and also sending in recommendations for the next edition of the Good Beer Guide.

2025 Pub of the Year the Thames Side Brewery in Staines.

Head brewer and landlord of Thames Side Brewery Andy Hayward being presented with his Certificate by Branch Chair Spike, flanked by members of his brewing team. My thanks to Leo for the excellent photograph, see Leo Wilkinson Photography.

2025 Cider Pub of the Year the Olde Swan Hotel in Chertsey.

Landlord Phil Squire had a double celebration in the middle of his latest Beer Festival, when he was awarded his Certificate (with a fridge full of ciders in the background) and a Special Award, for his 10 years serving great ales and ciders at the Olde Swan Hotel. Phil is pictured with the latter, and his deputy Denise holding the cider pub of the year certificate.

2025 Pub of the Year, Highly Commended the Happy Man , Englefield Green.

Presented during their latest Beer Festival, pictured L-R Bar Manager Tony, Landlord James and Festival Organiser Frankie.

Yet to be given their awards is our Club of the Year. Congratulations to our winners, who are well worth a visit if you've not done so already.