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:
17. The Cask Lounge, South Shields
The Cask Lounge in Charlotte Street, South Shields, is so dedicated to good beer it put cask in the name. | Google maps
18. The Guide Post, Ryhope
Ryhope local The Guide Post on Ryhope Street South regularly features in the guide and this year was no exception. | Sunderland Echo
19. Sir William de Wessyngton, Washington
One of only two Wetherspoons in this area making the again guide this year is the Sir William de Wessyngton in Washington. | Google Maps
20. The Avenue, Roker
Tucked away in Zetland Street, this Roker boozer is also recommended this year. | Google Maps