Enfield and Barnet

News

Here is the latest news about pubs & breweries in the branch area.

  • Greater London Pub of the Year Competition 2026 Sunday 29 March 2026

    Voting for the Greater London Pub of the Year is now open. There are 12 pubs in the competition from the various London Camra branches. This of course includes our own entry The Little Green Dragon Ale House.

    The list of pubs in the competition is here GL POTY pub entrants 2026

    The judging form is here Greater London Pub of the Year Judging Fm

    The Guidance information is here Greater London Pub of the Year Rules

    You can return your voting form at any of our Branch socials or send by email to moc.oohay@armacbg . The deadline is 15 July so you have plenty of time to explore some of the entry pubs !

  • Enfield & Barnet Branch Pub of the Year Competition Wednesday 18 March 2026

    We are pleased to announce that the result of our annual competition has been to award the 2026 Pub of the Year to The Little Green Dragon Ale House of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill .

    Congratulations to Richard and his team on this achievement.

    The pub will now go forward to the 2026 Greater London Pub of The Year Competition standing against other Branches Pubs.

  • New Beer Festival Friday 20 February 2026

    Below are details of a new one day beer festival aimed at promoting dark ales. Note that the beers will all be Key Keg, bottles and cans.

  • Orange Tree, Winchmore Hill Wednesday 11 February 2026

    We are advised that John and Marie, publicans of the Orange Tree are retiring and the pub is to close on 22nd February. We will be sorry to see them go as we believe that they are the longest serving publicans in the Branch area. The pub is a classic back street local with a loyal following and has always been popular for sporting events.

  • E&B Pub of the Year Competition 2026 Sunday 11 January 2026

    It is the time of year again when Branch members can vote for the Branch pub of the Year. There is a shortlist of three pubs and the terms of the competition are here. E&B POTY Rules. The voting forms and guidelines are here. 2026 POTY voting form

  • Good Beer Guide 2026 - Launch Thursday 25 September 2025

    The 2026 edition of Camra's flagship publication, the Good Beer Guide will be published late September. We will be formally launching the Guide and have copies for sale (at a reduced rate for Camra members) at our social on 25th September at the Bohemia, 762 High Rd, North Finchley N12 9QH from 7pm.

    This is the complete book for beer lovers and for anyone wanting to experience the UK’s finest pubs. The Good Beer Guide is completely independent, with listings based entirely on evaluation by CAMRA members. There is also a full list of UK breweries.

  • Cask ale week at Ye Olde Mitre, Barnet Thursday 18 September 2025

    A message from Ye Olde Mitre Inne : We are running our Cask Ale Week again this year between September 18th - September 28th. During this week we will aim to utilise 10 of our 12 handpumps at once, offering the biggest selection we have had in a while (well since last years Cask Ale Week????).

    Additionally, during this week, CAMRA members will be able to get a discount of 25% from 14th September - 26th October and then reverting back to 10% as normal. The discount will extend from 14th September - 26th October and not just for Cask Ale Week.