Welcome to the East Lancs Branch of CAMRA
We cover the local authority areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, the Ribble Valley and Rossendale.
The branch is part of the North West Region of the Campaign for Real Ale. (Click here for more details)
The branch is part of the North West Region of the Campaign for Real Ale. (Click here for more details)
Branch News and Announcements
- The August Monthly Midweek Social is going to Rochdale Friday 18 July 2025
Branch Events
- Monthly Midweek Social: August 2025 to Rochdale Wednesday 6 August 2025 [Out of the East Lancs area]
- Committee Meeting: August 2025 Sunday 10 August 2025 13:30 Canine Club, Accrington
- TBC: Committee Meeting: October 2025 Sunday 12 October 2025 13:30 Canine Club, Accrington
Non CAMRA Events
- Beer & Beyond Festival 2025 Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025
- Haslingden Real Ale Festival 2025 Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 July 2025
- Tap Takeover: Bowness Bay Friday 1 August 2025
- Nelson Cricket Club Beer & Gin Festival Friday 15 – Sunday 17 August 2025
Know of an event not listed here? Email ku.gro.armac.scnaltsae@swenelahctiw
Regional and National CAMRA events
- Cider & Perry Month Tuesday 1 – Thursday 31 July 2025 National CAMRA event
- Great British Beer Festival 2025 Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 August 2025 National CAMRA event
WhatPub is The Campaign for Real Ale's online pub guide featuring nearly 50,000 venues including over 30,000 serving real ale
It is also the place to enter your beer scores which go towards pubs & clubs getting in the Good Beer Guide each year (Click here for more information about beer scoring)
CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025
Click here for information and how to order your copy of the Good Beer Guide 2025

Branch Contacts
Click here for who's who on the branch committee & other roles including how you can get more involved in your local branch
Branch Pub and Club of the Year 2025
Branch Pub of the Year 2025
Bridge Bier Huis
Burnley
Branch Club of the Year 2025
The Dressers
Colne
Click here for sub area and previous winners
(Website updated 25th July)