A crawl of some of the city centre pubs in Wells, in particular the new Sheep and Penguin, which has just been 'Commended' in the refurbishment category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards. The presentation took place in Liverpool in Jun, congratulations. We will, of course, take in some of our old favourites, such as the City Arms, and the Crown Inn. More details to follow closer to the time, such as meeting point at the first pub, and times.

After a major refurbishment a few years ago, the George has been transformed. There is a bar area with sofas and armchairs, and a separate seating area with tables and chairs, separated from the bar by three great stone arches. At the back there is a pleasant garden with plenty of tables and benches. There are three beers on, changing often, and are usually from the west country, such as Hop Union and Stonehenge.

A hidden rural gem, the Seymour Arms has probably changed very little over the last seventy or so years (apart from new loos!). There are two simple but comfortable rooms, one either side, for sitting and drinking. The one to the left has table skittles, and Bar Billiards in the right hand one. Outside, to the right, there is a good sized garden.

The Crown in Pilton is an 18th-century coaching inn, extensively refurbished during 2021/2 and fully re-opened in Nov 2022. Outside the large garden has has a children’s play area and stage for live music. The main bar and side room have been decorated in a dark theme with lots of wood panelling and Victorian style ornaments and a wood burner. At least three beers on including, usually, one from Bristol Beer Factory.

The monthly B&B CAMRA Branch Meeting at the Fox and Hounds, Warminster. A friendly two-bar pub that was local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2012, Rural POTY 2023, 2016 & 2013, and Community POTY in 2011.