Welcome to the South Devon Branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale
About Us:
CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer campaigns ever. Our aim is to have good quality real ale, ciders and perries and to have thriving pubs and clubs in every community. We are independent, not-for-profit and non-party political.
More here
Branch Diary:
- Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday 9 June 2026 19:00
- Launch of the 2026 Festival Beer Saturday 13 June 2026 14:00
- Mid Week Social Wednesday 17 June 2026
- 2nd Totnes CAMRA Beer & Cider Fest Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 July 2026
Branch Meeting Minutes:
are available hereLog in required
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company – one of the world’s largest brewery conglomerates – has resorted to misleading consumers by hijacking the handpump to serve its “Fresh Ale” product. CMBC says this is “preserving the beloved hand pull ritual that delivers the traditional theatre of serve that ale is famed for”.
CAMRA believes consumers deserve better. Click here for more details
CAMRA monthly raffle!
Win amazing prizes and support CAMRALatest News:
- Standing Proud! Wednesday 3 June 2026
- Summer Scorcher from News & Brews Monday 1 June 2026
- Summer Scorcher from News & Brews Monday 1 June 2026
- Changes to beer scoring are coming! Sunday 24 May 2026
- Greene King sells Old Speckled Hen to Spanish brewer Thursday 21 May 2026
- Champion Beer of Britain 2026 Wednesday 20 May 2026
CAMRA Benefits:
As a CAMRA member the following benefits may be of use to you:Discounted real ales in some pubs:
Click here for pubs offering discounts
Have you set your CAMRA e-mail preferences?
CAMRA National sends out news updates, but South Devon also sends monthly messages with local relevance, using the CAMRA Comms Tool.
You have to 'Opt in' to receive these messages, by adjusting your Email Preferences which can be done here, once you are logged-in to your CAMRA Account. Then select: Branch: I wish to be contacted by my local CAMRA branch on local events and activities. Email option
Pub Guide:
Details of all branch area pubs
CAMRA's guide to all UK pubs
Pubs serving locally brewed beer
Please be aware that many pubs are suffering from staff shortages, this means they may have to close for a day or even several days. Please contact before travelling
CAMRA is actively supporting the preservation of historic pub interiors.
Details can be found here
Local Beer Festivals:
- Albert Inn Summer Beer Festival Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June 2026
- Ipple Tipple 2026 Saturday 18 July 2026
- Ramsfest Friday 14 – Saturday 15 August 2026
- Staverton Rails & Ales Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August 2026
Recent Events:
(click for more reports and photos)What is Real Ale?
(click for details)Branch Contacts:
(click for details of all of the committee)
- Chairman
Clive Mackriell
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahc
07838 626219
- Vice Chairman and Treasurer
Ian Packham
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahceciv
07887 876753
- Secretary
Dave Wheeler
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@yraterces
07970 711038
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