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Pub of the Year 2026
The results of the voting for the Branch's Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year 2026 are as follows:
Pub of the Year
- The Orange Tree, Chelmsford
- The Endeavour, Springfield
- Compasses, Littley Green
and 13 other pubs received votes.
Cider Pub of the Year
- The Endeavour, Springfield
- Compasses, Littley Green
- Hop Shop, Chelmsford
and 3 other pubs received votes.
Thank you to all that voted.
"26" in 2026
For 2026 we are asking you to join us in the new 26 in 2026 campaign.
Visit 26 different pubs within our Branch area in 2026 and score your beers and you'll have a chance of winning a limited edition T shirt, free of charge. Again, this will support our local pubs.
Local Roundup
- Wetherspoon - Spring Beer Fest: 4th-15th March
- Chelmsford Brew Co Beer Festival 5th-7th March
- The Woolpack - 10% offer for CAMRA members
- Tulip, Springfield 26th-29th March
- The Woolpack Easter Beer Festival: 2nd-6th April
- Queen's Head, Boreham Easter Beer Festival: 3-5th April
- The Viper Festiv-Ale 22nd-25th May
- plus All CAMRA festivals in our region.
Upcoming Branch Events
- Trip to Maldon Saturday 14 March 2026
- Branch Social and Meeting Wednesday 25 March 2026
- RealAle Runabout Saturday 28 March 2026








