Bath & Borders

Branch Diary

  • The Ring O'Bells, Priston, nr Bath Tuesday 22 July 2025 19:30 Ring o'Bells

    The Ring O'Bells is an unspoilt old stone pub with beams and flagstone floors and a 'snug' to the right of the bar with an open fire and some bench seating. The pub is in the centre of the village, immediately next door to the village hall and overlooking the green and is an ideal destination for country walks.

  • The Dog and Fox, Bradford-on-Avon Thursday 31 July 2025 19:30 Dog & Fox

    The Dog and Fox is a traditional family run pub with large car park on the northern edge of town, overlooking open countryside. There are two bars, one an old fashioned small snug, the other, larger, for both dining and drinking. There is a good sized garden at the front, and a children's playground. At least two ales on.

  • The George at Gurney Slade, & the Horse and Jockey, Binegar Tuesday 5 August 2025 19:00 George Inn

    A short crawl of two pubs near Radstock, the George at Gurney Slade, and the Horse and Jockey at nearby Binegar.

    The Georgeis a large traditional family run Victorian pub offering up to three ales and lunch and evening meals. A pool room is to left of the bar and small restaurant area is at the rear. Small enclosed garden at rear.

    The Horse and Jockey is an old traditional multi roomed local pub hidden away in country lanes. The split level bar with flagstones and exposed stone walls leads onto separate rooms.

  • The Blue Ball, Bruton Thursday 14 August 2025 19:30 Blue Ball Hotel

    The Blue Ball reopened as an independent pub in October 2024, and is a very welcome addition to the pub scene in Bruton, with up to five changing cask ales in pins on cooled stillage sourced from local brewers.

    The layout has the main bar to the left, and a smaller ‘lounge’ bar to the right, with a wood burning stove and games area with darts and table football.

    The landlord Piers is a CAMRA member and a keen supporter of local and small independent brewers, and will usually have beers from Flower Pots brewery and Otter along with two real ciders.

  • The Hop Pole, and Victoria Pub and Kitchen, Bath Tuesday 19 August 2025 19:30 Hop Pole

    A couple of our Bath pubs on the Lower Bristol Road, just a few minutes walk apart.

    The Hop Pole was previously a tenanted Bath Ales pub but lease taken on by Abbey Ales in Spring 2024. adding to the three Abbey already operate in Bath. Usually two Abbey Ales beers, one St Austell/Bath Ales and a traditional style cider. Re-opened May 2024 after a refurbishment, new landlord from Jun 2025. It's half-mile west of the city centre, opposite Royal Victoria Park and by the river Avon.

    The Victoria is a very pleasant gastro pub, with at least two ales normally on.

  • The Seven Stars, Winsley Thursday 28 August 2025 19:30 Seven Stars

    The Seven Stars is a fine old village pub, which dates, in parts, back to the early 1700s. Usually they have up to four ales on, three of them changing guests. There is a peaceful garden, and spacious car park. Note that the D1 bus from Bath to Salisbury/Warminster (and back) stops right outside.

  • Beckington crawl - The Foresters and the Woolpack Tuesday 2 September 2025 19:30 Foresters Arms

    A shortish crawl of the village of Beckington, near Frome, starting at the Foresters Arms, and then on to the Woolpack .

    The Foresters is a large, smart, community pub, dating back to at least 1774, in a historic conservation area. Usually three ales on.

    The Woolpack is a large upmarket hotel with a comfortable bar spread across three rooms featuring sofas, armchairs and a real fire. Separate restaurant and outdoor drinking in courtyard.

  • The Bell Inn, and Hollies, in Westbury Thursday 11 September 2025 19:30 Bell Inn

    A visit to the Bell Inn on the outskirts of Westbury, and also take in the Hollies, just down the road in Westbury Leigh.

    The Bell is a simple, small, and friendly pub on the outskirts of town. Two real ciders always available. Be aware of the busy main road at the front. There is parking at the back of the pub for a few cars.

    The Hollies is a handsome old redbrick village pub in Westbury Leigh. Inside there is plenty of comfortable seating in multiple areas and a separate dining room. It is one of the outlets for the local Twisted Brewery, with at least two of their extensive range on offer.

  • The Boathouse, Bradford-on-Avon Thursday 25 September 2025 19:30 Boathouse

    A first trip out to the newly reopened Boathouse on the edge of Bradford-on-Avon.

    Re-opened under new ownership in June 2025 after refurbishment including new decking overlooking the canal, and upstairs bar and terrace. Up to four real ales on.

  • 2025 Branch AGM Tuesday 30 September 2025 Bath Brew House

    2025 AGM - further details to follow