Bath & Borders

Branch Diary

  • Cross Keys, Blatchbridge, nr Frome, & Masons Arms, Frome Thursday 8 October 2026 19:30 Cross Keys

    A short crawl of two pubs on the outskirts of Frome, to the south.

    We start at the Cross Keys , a traditional pub with a large enclosed garden and covered patio area in the countryside, near the junction of the A361 Frome by-pass. Two ales on. Please note that the only way to the Cross Keys is from the bypass/A361, as the road directly into / from Frome, the B3092, is closed by roadworks.

    The Masons Arms is a smart and comfortable pub with extensive areas for dining as well as plenty of room for those just wanting a pint. Reopened in April 2016 after a major renovation, this roadside country pub is on the old main road into Frome from the south. Three ales on.

  • The Longs Arms, South Wraxall Thursday 15 October 2026 19:30 Longs Arms

    The Longs Arms is a handsome old village pub, in the middle of a pretty village. There is a lovely garden out at the back. Now a Free House after being a Wadworth pub for many years, there are usually up to three changing ales on at any time, mostly from the west country. There are also some 'Craft' beers on tap including Titanic's Plum Porter.

    There is a local legend that this was the first pub in England where tobacco was smoked, as Sir Walter Raleigh was a friend of the owner of the local Manor House and he stayed there often.

    Included in 2025 edition of Good Food Guide "100 Best Pubs" .

  • The Bath Arms Hotel, Horningsham Tuesday 20 October 2026 19:30 Bath Arms Hotel

    The Bath Arms Hotel is an upmarket and historic 16 room Hotel set in beautiful countryside, next to one of the entrances to Longleat House and the Safari Park. It is part of the Marquess of Bath's estate. Usually three ales on, including two guest ales.

    Most of the expansive interior is set out for dining but a relatively small and cosy public bar is retained at the left of the building with an open fire, beams and wooden floor, and the walls covered with paintings of horse hunting scenes. There is an extensive garden to the rear and a patio with seating outside the bar.

  • Branch AGM - Bath Brew House Thursday 29 October 2026 19:30 Bath Brew House

    The Bath and Borders CAMRA Branch AGM in the Tankroom of Bath Brewhouse

  • The Castle Inn Bradford on Avon Tuesday 3 November 2026 19:30 Castle Inn

    The Castle is a very popular comfortable pub commanding splendid views across the town towards Salisbury Plain. The 2008 refurbishment by previous owners Flatcappers earned a national CAMRA award. Inside there is the large main bar area and, at the back, a couple of smaller rooms, all with plenty of seating. The guest beers are usually sourced from micros in Wiltshire, Bristol, and east Somerset. There is a good sized garden at the front

  • Bath city crawl with Portsmouth CAMRA branch Saturday 7 November 2026 12:00 Old Green Tree

    A joint social crawl of Bath city centre, visiting some old favourites, and some newer favourites, with the Portsmouth & S E Hants CAMRA Branch. We'll be starting in the Old Green Tree, at around 12 noon, and then head all the way over the road to the Welly, the new Somer Valley Brewery tap. From there we head to the Bell on Walcot St, then the Star, and, after that, back into the centre to do the Bath Brew House, and the Raven.

  • The Hope and Anchor, Midford Thursday 12 November 2026 19:30 Hope & Anchor

    The Hope and Anchor is a large roadside building dating back to the 17thC . It has a comfortable interior set out mostly for dining with a traditional restaurant area at the front and a more light and airy conservatory at the rear. It backs onto the Two Tunnels cycle path leading to and from Bath, via the old S & D railway route. Bike parking available and the garden is accessed from the car park on the bike path. One beer, occasionally two, usually from the west country

  • Alhampton Inn, and Manor House, Ditcheat Tuesday 17 November 2026 19:30 Alhampton Inn

    A tip to two excellent pubs just north of Castle Cary, the Alhampton Inn, in Alhampton, and, just a few minutes away, the Manor House Inn in Ditcheat.

    The Alhampton Inn is a traditional country pub, known to locals as 'the Ally', with cosy open fires and a beer garden. A snug bar with inglenook and a single table is on the left, while to the right is a larger seating area with four or five tables. Upstairs there is a large dining room providing more space. Two to three ales on, Butcombe is the regular, with one or two guest ales.

    The Manor House is a characterful 17th century inn, built with impressive Ditcheat red brick, and featuring flagstone floors, exposed beams and roaring log fires. Featuring (up to) three ales from local and regional brewers; usually Rude Giant and St Austell.

    It was originally owned by the Lord of the Manor, Edmund Dawe, and was called The White Heart, but by 1861 had become known as The Manor House Inn.

  • Short crawl of Holt, Wiltshire Thursday 26 November 2026 19:30 Old Ham Tree

    A short crawl of Holt, near Bradford on Avon, starting at the Old Ham Tree, and then a short walk to the Tollgate Inn.

    The Ham Tree is a large, friendly Wadworth owned traditional roadside pub is situated close to the village green. A compact single bar serves four drinking areas.

    There is a secluded enclosed garden and a smoking shelter behind the pub with a car park also to the rear.

    The Tollgate is a handsome 16th century village pub has an upmarket atmosphere and modern interior with a wood-burning stove, oak floors and comfy sofas to relax in. Very food orientated with a separate dining area adjacent to the bar and an upstairs private dining room.

    There is a large garden with country views and a boules court.