Welcome to the South East London branch of CAMRA
Welcome to our branch of the Campaign for Real Ale - campaigning locally since 1974 across the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, and part of Lambeth. Learn more about our branch, how to become involved, and peruse our archive.
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.
Not already a CAMRA member? There's a host of reasons why you should be! Read about CAMRA's campaigning strategy and membership benefits, including free festival entry, discounts on beers & merchandise, BEER magazine, and much more.
When Is A Pub Not A Pub?
In the case of Belushi's, Greenwich, when it is determined by a planning inspector to be a 'drinking establishment with expanded food provision' rather than a 'public house'.
Read more about this case and the concerning implications of such a judgement in circumventing pub protection policies here.
We continue to see planning applications submitted on a regular basis that threaten the continued existence of pubs in our branch area.
Read our latest status summary of these applications here.
If you would like assistance or advice on saving your local please contact our pub protection officer.
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.
Useful Links
London Drinker Magazine
Real Cider Producers
CAMRA Festivals
London Pubs Group
CAMRA Pubs Database
CAMRA Beer Styles