And in honour of the milestone, we’re sharing the local pubs recommended by CAMRA in its Good Beer Guide.
The Good Beer Guide, now in its 48th edition, is a guidebook to the finest UK pubs that serve real ales. It shines a spotlight on local pubs selling the best real ale from micro, regional and national breweries.
And they are definitely well worth a visit - once lockdown is over!
1. Monks Inn, The Square, Hemel Hempstead
A “new and exciting addition to the Hemel Hempstead beer scene” according to the Guide, the town’s first micropub boasts an array of changing beers. Photo: Google Maps
2. White Lion, London Road, Apsley
The guide praises this popular neighbourhood local for its frequently changing local ales - plus some from further afield - and cosy feel. Photo: Google Maps
3. The Bell Inn, High Street, Bovingdon
A welcoming 18th Century beamed village pub, with a restaurant to the rear - the pub enjoys an excellent reputation for its food and fine ales. Photo: Google Maps
4. The Bull, High Street, Berkhamstead
According to the Guide, this is the oldest surviving pub in Berkhamsted, dating back to at least 1535. Beers are mostly local, with food also on offer. Photo: Google Maps