Hull & East Yorkshire

ALAN CANVESS - RIP

Alan had been a stalwart of the Branch, and the wider Campaign, for decades. He had been Branch Chair, Branch Secretary and Editor of Pub Mirror for years. Latterly he had been Regional Secretary and had supported the revival of our Branch as our Acting Secretary. At a National level, Alan had been actively involved in the National Pub Heritage Group and the Planning Advisory Group. Outside the Campaign Alan was part of the Hull Civic Society and the National Civilian WW2 Memorial Trust, the latter having worked for over 2 decades to restore the National Picture Theatre in Hull. He leaves a void that will be very hard to fill.

A full obituary can be accessed from the menu

Don Starr
Secretary
(secretary@hull.camra.org.uk)

2027 Branch Beer Festival

We're very pleased to announce that the Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA Real Ale & Cider Festival will be back in 2027 at The Minerva Lodge on Dagger Lane in Hull's old town from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th April.

Plans are currently underway so keep a lookout for updates which will be posted on the dedicated festival website!

For further information about our festival please contact our beer festival organiser at: festival@hull.camra.org.uk

Minerva Lodge

About the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)

CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer organisations across Europe. Founded by four real ale enthusiasts back in 1971, today we represent beer drinkers and pub-goers across the UK.

Our vision is to have quality real ale, cider and perry and thriving pubs in every community. Our mission is to promote and advocate:

  • the production, availability and consumption of quality real ale, cider and perry
  • pubs and clubs as social centres and part of the UK's cultural heritage
  • the benefits of responsible social drinking

We do this by supporting and encouraging the beer and pubs trade by running beer festivals, lobbying Government for change, running numerous awards and developing bespoke pub finders and guides.

There's plenty for everyone, whether you're a dedicated campaigner, a beer connoisseur looking to learn more about beer or just want to meet up with friends in your local. Why not join the beer movement?

Branch Area Map

The Branch Area is shown highlighted on the map below, click on the top right-hand corner to open a full-screen veiw.


Branch Open Meetings

Branch Open Meetings are held every month, usually on the first Thursday of the month. Except for March when the AGM (members only) will be held. Branch Open Meetings commence at 7.30 pm, and finish at no later than 9.00 pm. This gives time for a social to take place after the meeting has finished.

Next Branch Open Meeting

The next Hull & East Yorkshire Branch Open Meeting will take place on THURSDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2026 at the ST JOHNS HOTEL, 10 QUEENS ROAD, HULL HU5 2PY

https://camra.org.uk/pubs/st-johns-hotel-hull-181283

The meeting will commence at 7.30 pm followed by a social until 10 pm.

A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be available to download from the members' section of this website in advance of the meeting.

Membership

In October 2025 there were 753 CAMRA members living in the Hull & East Yorkshire Branch area, which basically covers the HU postcodes, but we are always on the lookout for more people to help the campaign...... and you could have a lot of fun whilst you're doing it!

So if you enjoy real ale, good pubs and good company then why not join up?

Visit the Main CAMRA Website where you can see the benefits for yourself.

Pub of the Year 2025

Judging for Hull & East Riding Pub of the Year 2025 is complete.

Pub's are assessed by a panel of judges who anonymously visit the shortlisted pubs (as selected by members) in December and January and score the pubs across the following criteria:

  • Quality of beer, cider & perry
  • Value and choice of beers
  • Internal condition and cleanliness
  • Community focus
  • Alignment with CAMRA principles
  • Service

If you are a CAMRA member and would like to be involved next year then please contact chair@hull.camra.org.uk

Branch Pubs of the Year 2025 Results

Following changes to the categories agreed for 2025 the winners are:

City (Kingston upon Hull)

  • Winner: Alexandra Hotel (Hessle Road)
  • Runner-up: Station Inn (Beverley Road)
  • Other Finalists: Hop & Vine, Scale & Feather and St Johns Hotel)

County (East Yorkshire)

  • Winner: Hugh Fitz-Baldric (Cottingham)
  • Runner-up: Dog & Duck (Beverley)
  • Other Finalists: Monks Walk (Beverley) and Goodmanham Arms (Goodmanham)

Certificates will be presented to winners & runners-up during March.

Branch Committee

September 2024: The Branch now has eight Committee Members, and one Acting Committee Members.

Click on Contacts in the LH margin for the names and email addresses.

Vacancies on the Branch Committee:

  • Cider representative Pubs Officer
  • Kingston upon Hull Pubs Officer
  • East Yorkshire (West) Partly covered by Don Starr
  • Pub Protection Officer

So, if you are a local CAMRA member, please consider applying for one of the vacant voluntary positions. If you are interested, or require more information, please contact Don Starr (Branch Secretary).

Email: ku.gro.armac.lluh@yraterces

Committee Changes

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Save Our Pubs

CAMRA campaigns to save pubs from extinction.

The value of pubs cannot be overstated. The pub and beer industry supports nearly 900,000 jobs in the UK and contributes £23.6bn to the UK economy annually.

CAMRA commissioned research from Oxford University which found that people who have a local pub are happier, have more friends and feel more engaged with their local communities. Many pubs help provide space for the local people to meet, tackle loneliness, and strengthen the local community.

Pub Mirror

Committed To Cask Award

This award is currently suspended further to development of a new award.

Website Updates

Contacts Page last updated:
28th August 2026 by Don Starr

Home Page last updated:
2nd November 2026 by Patrick Gladstone

Members Area Page last updated:
31 October 2026 by Don Starr