6 Bournemouth pubs feature on CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 2026

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The Guide is "the definitive guidebook to pubs that serve great cask beer across the UK".

In total, 4,500 pubs are featured, which have gone through an "independent, volunteer-led selection process" to be included.

Alongside this celebration of pubs, CAMRA warns that the latest figures show another drop in brewery numbers across the UK, almost all of which are smaller and independent operators.

Additionally, 36 pubs that featured in the 2025 Guide have closed, with one converted and the rest being shut with an uncertain future.

Ash Corbett-Collins, CAMRA Chairman, said: "Each edition of the Good Beer Guide is a collectible snapshot of beer and pub culture that year.

"This year's Guide is a testament to the remarkable resilience of publicans, continuing to achieve excellence and choice for consumers despite a backdrop of sky-high tax bills and a lack of action from Government.

"The Chancellor needs to use the upcoming Budget to slash the tax burden on pubs, including VAT, duty and National Insurance contributions."

Acorn was praised by CAMRA for its "comfortable seating area" and warming fire, which is in use during the colder months.

Pub games include Shove Ha'Penny and darts, and there are six changing beers on tap, which are sourced regionally.

All Hail Ale is described as a "vibrant micropub" serving a range of ales from independent breweries nationwide, as well as a real cider.

There's also a "varied and well-chosen selection of beers" on keg pumps, which drew approval.

Firkin Shed is a former CAMRA National Cider Pub of the Year that has garnered praise for its quirky decor and garden area, which is "a great place to relax and enjoy the summer sunshine."

Goat & Tricycle was praised by CAMRA as a "traditional, dog-friendly pub" with "good, freshly-cooked food".

Additionally, it has 11 handpumps serving mostly Butcombe and Liberation ales, ciders and other drinks.

Micro Moose is described as a "friendly, Canadian-themed and run pub" serving "superb British ales".

There's a selection of frequently-changing ales sourced from within the region, alongside options for Canadian bottled beer and cider.

Silverback Alehouse makes use of five ever-changing cask ales and five real ciders to give their guests a varied experience.

Drinks are sourced locally and regionally, and served on gravity by "friendly, knowledgeable staff".

CAMRA adds: "Food is limited to bar snacks, but you can order food for pick-up or delivery, with cutlery and plates supplied."