The 50th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide is now available and nine Chester pubs and two breweries 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.” 

All the Chester pubs that feature in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023

  • Artichoke
  • Bluestone
  • Cavern of the Curious Gnome
  • Cellar
  • Cornerhouse
  • Deva Tap
  • Old Harkers Arms
  • Olde Cottage
  • Telford’s Warehouse

All the Chester breweries that feature in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023

  • Pied Bull
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen

The full list of pubs and breweries can be found in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023 book which is on sale via the website here.