148 entries.
Rat Race Ale House
Hartlepool Railway Station
After over 16 years at the Rat, Peter is retiring for the second time, this time permanently.
Most of us will be sorry to see him go. Definitley the end of an era for real ale in Hartlepool, with nothing in the pipeline to follow it, until somebody notices the gap in the market.
The last opening day is Saturday 21st March.
Some of us are meeting up on Wednesday 18th March from 12.02 onwards to toast his and Katie's good health, as they set off to a small town about 4 hours, by car, south of Paris.
Please feel free to join us.
Pubs and Clubs of the Year Awards 2026
Awards presentations times and dates
Pub of the Year Award
North Yorkshire area - Chapel @ Whitehouse Street, Middlesbrough
Saturday 4th April 3 pm
Pub of the Year Award
Durham area - Tipsy Turtle, Stockton
Saturday 18th April 2 pm
Club of the Year Award
North Yorkshire area - Saltburn Cricket Club
Sunday 29th March 2 pm
Club of the Year Award
Durham area - Billingham Catholic Club
Sunday 24th May 3 pm
Thank you
Alan Davies
CLEVELAND CAMRA - PUBS AND CLUBS OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026
PUB of the YEAR Awards 2026
Chapel @ Whitehouse Street, Middlesbrough
Tipsy Turtle, Stockton
CLUB of the YEAR Awards 2026
Saltburn Cricket Club
Billingham Catholic Club
Award presentation events are currently in the process of being arranged - details to follow.
Alan Davies
NATIONAL CLUB OF THE YEAR - BILLINGHAM CATHOLIC CLUB
The embargo on this great news was lifted at 0001 this morning.
Saturday 31st January, Club opens at 12 noon, presentation at 1.pm.
It would be great to see you there to celebrate an absolute first for the Branch and the Region, nevermind all the volunteers at Billingham Catholic Club.
Pls see Teesside Live or BBC for news
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/billingham-social-club-best-camra-33324719https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/billingham-social-club-best-camra-33324719
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d027l218yo
Cheers
Alan Davies
Southern Cross Marton has had a bar refit and no longer sells real ale.
It's a flaming grill pub. It's a shame they have decided to remove the handpulls
I'm pleased to announce the result of the North East Regional Club of the Year.
1st Place Billingham Catholic Club
2nd Place Mid Boldon Club
3rd Place Chester Le Street Masonic Centre
4th Place Heaton Stannington FC
5th Place Darlington Snooker Club
Congratulations to Billingham Catholic Club and thanks to all those that gave up their time to get out and judge the regional stage of the competition.
Tipsy Turtle, Stockton
CAMRA NE Regional Meeting and
Branch Pub of the Year 2025 award presentation.
Thanks to all at the Tipsy Turtle, (31st May), for a great day, and especially to Aidy, Stan and Megan, who had a great system to ensure that none of the assembled horde were queuing at the bar for our drinks, even though three behind the bar is a bit of a squeeze. And four great beers as well.
Also a big thank you for the kind hospitality that was provided and which obvioulsy helped to absorb some of the liquor.
Now its time for the judging for the Regional Pub of the Year.
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WHITBY CRAWL - 15th May
Ten members of Cleveland Branch were out and about in Whitby yesterday - thanks to all who attended.
Eight pubs were visited, with the aim being to help inform our short list for the Whitby Town Pub of the Year 2025.
Voting will take place at our mtg at the Tipsy Turtle, Stockton on Saturday 17th May, at 11.15 am
Thanks
Cleveland CAMRA are proud to announce their 2025 Pub of the Year and Club of the Year for North Yorkshire.. Award presentation dates are now organised.
For our 50th anniversary year, it's fitting that our annual awards are going to two places that were at the very forefront of bringing real ale choice to the area, and have continued to do so over many years.
The Poty and Coty award times and dates are:
Cleveland CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025
White Swan, Stokesley
Sunday 13th April, 12 noon
Cleveland CAMRA Club of the Year 2025
Saltburn Cricket Club
Wednesday 16th April, 7 pm
Thank you
Alan Davies
CLEVELAND CAMRA 50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR
The Branch's 50th anniversary Pubs and Clubs of the Year 2025.
Cleveland Branch of CAMRA are pleased to announce their Pubs and Clubs of the Year.
Pub of the Year - North Yorkshire area: White Swan Stokesley
Club of the Year - North Yorkshire area: Saltburn Cricket Club
Pub of the Year - Durham area: Tipsy Turtle, Stockton
Club of the Year - Durham area: Billingham Catholic Club
Congratulations to the licensees, stewards and staff. And a note of thanks to all the drinkers for their continued support of real ale.
Award events are currently being arranged, and will be advertised shortly.
ALAN DAVIES
A BIG DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
INFANT HERCULES 10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
FRIDAY 14th MARCH 2025
Lasting all day, and probably well into the night!
Congratulations to Liz and Neil.
And thanks for all your efforts over the last 10 years.
Still the best micro in the Boro.
Alan Davies
SUCCESS AT REGIONAL LEVEL FOR OUR LOCAL PUBS
Both the North Eest Region and the Yorkshire Region of CAMRA have recently
announced the results of the Regional Pubs of the Year competitions.
In the North East Region, the Golden Smog, for the second year running, came
second, with the eventual winner being the Grey Horse at Consett.
While in the Yorkshire Region, the Branch nomination, the
Chapel@WhitehouseStreet, came a creditable 3rd out of 17 Branches within the
Yorkshire Region. The joint winners were the 3B's at Bridlington and the Beer
Engine at Skipton.
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The Half Moon Inn, Billingham
Currently serving;
Black Sheep - Riggwelter £1.99/pt (5.9%)
Sharp’s – Sea Fury £1.99/pt (5.0%)
Greene King - Abbot Ale £1.99/pt (5.0%)
Sharp's - Doom Bar £1.99/pt (4.0%)
Greene King - Ruddles Best £1.79/pt (3.7%)
Coming Soon;
Maxim - Maximus £1.99/pt (6.0%)
Maxim – Swedish Blonde £1.99/pt (4.2%)
Maxim – Double Maxim £1.99/pt (4.7%)
Hook Norton – Hoptropolis £1.99/pt (6.0%)
Ordered;
Maxim – Raspberry Porter
Maxim - Cashmere
Maxim – All English
Daleside – Yorkshire Gold
Daleside – Old Legover
Daleside – Monkey Wrench
Find us on Real Ale Finder for a day to day list of real ales available.
The Half Moon Inn, Billingham
Currently serving;
Titanic - Plum Porter £1.99/pt (4.9%)
Morland - Old Speckled Hen £1.99/pt (4.5%)
Greene King - Abbot Ale £1.99/pt (5.0%)
Sharp's - Doom Bar £1.99/pt (4.0%)
Greene King - Ruddles Best £1.79/pt (3.7%)
Coming Soon;
Daleside - Wet Your Whistle £1.99/pt (3.8%)
Maxim - Galaxy £1.99/pt (4.0%)
Ordered;
Black Sheep - Riggwelter
Black Sheep - Black Sheep Ale
Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Road Crew
Maxim - Pick 'N' Mix
Maxim - Samson
Find us on Real Ale Finder for a day to day list of real ales available.
PRESENTATION OF THE WHITBY PUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
CLEVELAND CAMRA BRANCH
It is our pleasure to present this award to
BEER O'CLOCK, FLOWERGATE, WHITBY
.
The presentation will take place at approx 2 pm
on Saturday 15th June.
Taylor's Landlord and three diverse guest beers will be available.
Congratulations to Tim and all at Beer o'Clock, and also to all the regulars and
visitors who continue to help to ensure that this great little pub continues to
prosper.
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A quick message to say there will be a pin of Durham Redemption (10%, Belgium brown ale) on sale at the Saltburn Cricket club on Saturday 4th. May & Saturday 25th. May. It probably will not last long once on sale from 7pm. each day.
PRESENTATION OF PUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
CLEVELAND CAMRA BRANCH - NORTH YORKSHIRE AREA
It is our pleasure to present this award to
THE CHAPEL @ WHITEHOUSE STREET
MIDDLESBROUGH
The presentation will take place at approx 3 pm
on Sunday, 12th May
Congratulations to all at the Chapel, and also to all the regulars and visitors who
help to ensure that all the beer is always 'fresh on'.
The Chapel now goes forward as the Branch's nominee for the Yorkshire Region
Pub of the Year award.
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PRESENTATION OF CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
CLEVELAND CAMRA BRANCH - NORTH YORKSHIRE AREA
After a gap of several years, it is our pleasure to again present this award to the
CROSSING CLUB, GROSMONT
The presentation will take place at approx 9 pm
on Friday, 19th April.
This award has come at an opportune moment as the Crossing Club has just
celebrated its 25th birthday, since volunteers from the village converted the old
Co-op upstairs storage area.
Congratulations to all at the Club, and also to all the members and visitors who
help to ensure that the Club keeps up its impressive record of the number of
different beers served over the last 25 years.
Luke has kindly agreed to open the Club earlier than usual at 7.30 pm.
The Crossing Club now goes forward as the Branch's nominee for the Yorkshire
Region Club of the Year competition..
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PRESENTATION OF PUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
CLEVELAND CAMRA BRANCH - COUNTY DURHAM AREA
Once again, it is our pleasure to present this award to
THE GOLDEN SMOG, STOCKTON
The presentation will take place at approx 3 pm
on Saturday, 13th April.
Congratulations to all at the Smog, and also all the regulars and visitors who help
to ensure that all the beer is always 'fresh on'.
The Smog now goes forward as the Branch's nominee for the North East Region
Pub of the Year award.
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Hi, just to let you know that The Fishermans Arms on the Headland, Hartlepool will be holding it's annual Easter Beer Festival from 29th March to 1st April 2024. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Lots of great beers and fresh Farm Shop pies will be available.
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