Welcome to the South East London branch of CAMRA
Welcome to our South East London Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale - campaigning locally since 1974 across the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, and the parts of Lambeth with an SE postcode. Learn more about our branch here.
We hold bi-monthly formal meetings, a social event most weeks, and organise a Spring Cider Festival each April and Dulwich Beer & Cider Festival in May. Check out the Calendar for up coming event details.
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Branch Pub Of The Year 2026
After judging visits by volunteers the overall winner of the branch Pub of the Year 2026 is Hand & Marigold, Bermondsey Street.
Congratulations to the licensee and all staff at this most worthy winner for achieving their success in competition with other great venues.
Read more here.
The pub then went on to compete in the Greater London Regional stage of the national competition, with the regional winner subsequently announced as the Cockpit in Chislehurst.
3rd Dulwich Beer and Cider Festival
This year’s branch beer festival was once again held at Dulwich Hamlet FC between Thu 21st and Sat 23rd May 2026.
Over 1,600 visitors attended, an amazing 29% more than in 2025, and we were blessed with glorious sunshine across all three days.
All 60 casks of beer sold out along with all the cider & perry, and we received many positive comments about the quality and range of our beers and ciders.
See our Festivals page for more details.
Spring Cider Festival 2026
This year’s cider festival was once again held at RocketVan, 92 Brandon Street, Walworth on Sat 25 April.
The weather was kind and over 200 visitors drank us dry with 35 different real ciders and perries being consumed.
Special thanks to the many guests who kindly donated their glass deposits to our chosen charity St Christopher’s Hospice raising almost £90 to support the excellent work they do.
Useful Links
London Drinker Magazine
London Pubs Group
Real Cider Producers
CAMRA Pubs Database
CAMRA Festivals
CAMRA Beer Styles