Awards


Pub of the Year 2015 Statement

It is clear that there has been some misunderstanding and misinformation regarding Pub of the Year  2015. It is hoped this statement eases concerns and allows us to move on. We used the national scoring scheme which is available for all to see at any branch meeting. All of the assessors scores were used. None were deleted or changed in any way. These scores are in whole numbers. No half marks are allowed. On adding together all the scores we […]


Newark’s Real Ale Guide takes top award.

The Real Ale Guide to Newark, Southwell and District, co-published by CAMRA and local publishers Capital Media has won the Local Guide of the Year Award for 2012 at this year’s CAMRA Annual General Meeting. The guide, which was launched at last year’s Newark Beer Festival, features every pub in the district with information on facilities available and ales offered, together with details of local breweries and a number of informative articles and maps. Derek Graham, editor of the guide […]


Bikes, CAMRA, Action!

A message from Tracey, our Social Secretary: I am planning a pub cycle ride on Saturday, 6th April starting at 11.00 hours at the Wharf, Newark (outside the Castle Barge). The route will incorporate visiting four pubs and meeting the bus-riding members at the Final Whistle at Southwell where we shall support the presentation of their Certificate of Merit, which will be taking place at 3pm. There will be some snacks and nibbles provided at the Whistle. The route back […]


POTY 2012 presentation.

Saturday 18th February saw the presentation to this year’s Newark CAMRA Pub of the Year winner, Just Beer Micropub. A buffet of sandwiches, nibbles and a specially made pork pie donated by Porters of Bridge Street, was provided to soak up the good ale on offer; Five beers were on the bar, all priced at £2 per pint between 1 and 5 o’clock. Commemorative polo shirts were printed for the occasion and are available to buy at £20. Branch member […]

Ron presents Just Beer with the Pub of the Year award

POTY Presentation

Saturday March 19th 2011 saw this year’s Newark CAMRA pub of the year presentation at the Prince Rupert. Landlord Tony was certainly emotional during his acceptance speech! To celebrate, five real ales and house wines were offered at £2 until 5pm and to soak it all up, pizzas were distributed on a regular basis. We also took the opportunity to collect for our chosen charity, Beaumond House Hospice. £138 was collected, which hosts Tony and Heidi YAle very kindly boosted […]