West Berkshire CAMRA winners announced

WEST Berkshire boasts 12 entries in CAMRA's 2023 Good Beer Guide.

And on Monday night, October 31, representatives from five of the winning pubs attended a presentation at The Bowlers Arms in Wash Common.

The 12 who made the grade for 2023, according to the Campaign for Real Ale, are:

The Rowbarge at Woolhampton

The Great Shefford at Great Shefford

The Cow and Cask in Newbury

The King Charles Tavern in Newbury

The John O'Gaunt at Hungerford

The Bowlers Arms in Newbury

The Wheatsheaf Inn at Thatcham

The Lion in Newbury

The Lock, Stock and Barrel in Newbury

The Bell Inn at Aldworth

The Catherine Wheel in Newbury

The Pot Kiln at Frilsham

CAMRA’s national chairman Nik Antona said: "It's a huge achievement that we’re able to celebrate 50 years of publishing the Good Beer Guide, and a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, who undertake the assessments.

"What makes the guide unique is that all the entries are compiled and vetted by a huge volunteer team based around the country.

"We work hard to ensure that all areas of the country are covered and, unlike some competitor titles, inclusion in this book is dependent on merit – not on payment."

Pictured, left to right, are: Kevin Archibald The (Lion), Sam Archibald (The Lion), Nick Lewington (The Catherine Wheel), Warwick Heskins (The Catherine Wheel), Doug Whelan (The Catherine Wheel), Imogen Thomas (The King Charles Tavern), Andy Pinkard (West Berkshire CAMRA chairman), Georgia Harris (The King Charles Tavern), Ian Batho (The Cow & Cask), Mark Genders (The John O'Gaunt) and Shelly Hambrecht (The John O'Gaunt).