Introduction

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), founded in 1971, is one of the most successful consumer organisations in the world. Our vision is to have quality real ale, cider andperry available to all. Bolton CAMRA Branch represents the Campaign in the Borough of Bolton. We are run by our members, all volunteers who promote real ale, cider and perry and campaign for drinkers across the town by:

● Maintaining details of pubs and clubs in the Branch Area on WhatPub
● Providing entries to CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide
● Campaigning against the closures of pubs and clubs
● Lobbying politicians
● Promoting our local breweries
● Presenting Pub and Club Awards
● Organising Bolton Beer and Cider Week
● Producing and distributing Bolton Beer Breaks magazine
● Developing local Pub Guides and Ale Trails
● Running regular social events
● Volunteering at local and national beer festivals

You can help by becoming a member. Or think aboutvolunteering, even a few minutes a week can help. Contact us to find out how or come along to our Branch Meetings. Most of all enjoy and celebrate your real ale, cider and perry!

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50th Anniversary of Bolton CAMRA Meeting

There will be a meeting on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at the Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton town centre at 7.30pm. At this meeting we will be discussing the 50th Anniversary of the Bolton branch of CAMRA.

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Branch Meeting

The next branch meeting is on Thursday 4th June 2026 at The Crown, Horwich at 8pm. All are welcome.

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Future Meetings

Branch meeting on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at the Northern Monkey Brewery Tap on Chorley Street, Bolton at 8pm. The Bar will be open from 7.30pm

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Branch Socials

All social events are now listed here

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Bolton Pub / Cider & Club of the Year 2026 Winners

Pub of the Year 2026

Bank Top Ale House, Church Street, Horwich

Cider Pub of the Year 2026

B33R@33, Lee Lane, Horwich

Club of the Year 2026

Bolton Ukrainian Social Club, Castle Street, Bolton

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Bolton Pubs

The photographs above show the Bolton pubs which are in the 2026 Good Beer Guide. The Guide is available from the CAMRA online shop here. CAMRA members get a discount on the cover price. General information on Bolton pubs and clubs is available on CAMRA’s national website here where you can search for a pub, search a location or simply click on Nearby Pubs if you want to find out which pubs are close to your current location.

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Bolton Beer & Cider Week – 3rd – 12th July 2026

The Bolton Beer & Cider Week will be returning between 3rd and 12th July 2026. Details will be appearing on the Bolton Beer & Cider Week page as we get closer to the event.

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Good Beer Guide 2026

The next edition of the Good Beer Guide is now out. Order your copy here.

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Framed Pump Clips For Sale

CAMRA Bolton Branch have For Sale a selection of Framed Pump Clips. Full details are available here in the Members area