The UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide is celebrating its 54th edition and features 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, with the 2027 CAMRA guide released today, September 24 and available to buy here camra.org.uk
In a difficult time for the industry, judges say every pub that has made the 2027 edition is a testament to the remarkable resilience of the UK’s pubs, and an overall drop in the number of independent breweries.
Looking ahead to the Budget, CAMRA says that decisive action on VAT, National Insurance contributions and other taxes are needed to secure the future of the UK’s beer and pub industry.
The Sunderland and South Tyneside branch of CAMRA has twenty two entries in the guide this year, with two pubs included in the guide for the first time.
Huge well done to MOD bar, which opened in Mary Street in 2024, and Bridge Hotel Vaults, which opened in Sunniside in 2024, with both Sunderland pubs making the grade for the first time.
Here’s a rundown of all 22 entries for 2027, in no particular order:
1. Bridge Hotel Vaults, Sunniside, Sunderland
The Bridge Hotel Vaults in High Street West was revived as a pub in 2024 and makes a new entry into the guide this year. | Sunderland Echo
2. Stags Head, Fowler Street, South Shields.
The historic Stags Head has received special mentions for its long-running listing in the guide. | National World
3. Blue's Micro Pub, Whitburn
Small in size, but big in character and quality, Blue's is well worth a visit. Check out the hidden gem beer garden at the back, too. | National World
4. MOD bar, Mary Street, Sunderland city centre
Well done to MOD bar in Mary Street who are one of two pubs to make it into the guide for the first time this year. | Sunderland Echo