THE best pubs across the country have been revealed - and 12 of them are found in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide has released its list for 2023, recognising some of the best beer-serving establishments across the UK.

The featured pub’s are selected by members of CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale, and are rated based on their quality of beer, atmosphere, location and ability to accommodate real ale drinkers.

12 pubs from across the conurbation have made it to the 2023 list.

The featured pubs from Bournemouth are:

  • The Acorn- found at 1492 Wimborne Road, Kinson, BH11 9AD
  • All Hail Ale- found at 10 Queens Road, Westbourne, BH2 6BE
  • The Firkin Shed- found at 279 Holdenhurst Road, Springbourne, BH8 8BZ
  • Goat & Tricycle- found at 27-29 West Hill Road, BH2 5PF
  • Micro Moose- found at 326 Wimborne Road, Winton, BH9 2HH
  • Silverback Alehouse 518 Wimborne Road, Winton, BH9 2EX

The featured pub from Christchurch is:

  • Saxon Bar- found at 5 The Saxon Centre, Fountain Way, BH23 1QN

The featured pubs from Poole are:

  • Barking Cat Alehouse- found 182-184 Ashley Road, Upper Parkstone, BH14 9BY
  • Bermuda Triangle- found at 10 Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, BH14 0JY
  • Brewhouse- found at 68 High Street, BH15 1DA
  • Butcher’s Dog- found at 37-39 Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, BH14 0JX
  • Poole Arms- found at 19 The Quay, BH15 1HJ

CAMRA national chairman, Nik Antona, said: “For nearly five decades, the Good Beer Guide has been a comprehensive guide to the UK’s breweries, their ales, and the best outlets to find them in across the country.   

“The Good Beer Guide has always had an important role in acting as a barometer of the beer and pub industry. We believe information gleaned from the Guide is absolutely vital in the drive to save our pubs from closure and campaign for policies that better support pubs, local brewers and their customers. 

“Whilst we experienced a boom in the brewing industry over recent years, it’s clear that the effects of COVID-19 and subsequent cost of living and cost of goods crisis has been keenly felt. I’d encourage everyone to use this Guide to seek out the very best examples of pub excellence and support these locals by visiting them.”  

CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2023 can be purchased at https://shop.camra.org.uk/product/the-good-beer-guide-2023/