Four Maldon Pubs, as well as a number of others across the District, have been featured in the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Good Beer Guide 2025.

The Guide, which lists 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, is the definitive beer drinker's guide for those seeking the best pints in the nations' pubs - and is on sale now.

Seen by many real ale lovers as the gospel of top quality tap houses, the best-selling guide puts the UKs best pubs, beers, and breweries on display  - as rated by thousands of CAMRA volunteers.

As well as covering 472 of the very best pubs across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, it includes 94 new pub entries across the counties.

Here's a sneak peak at some of the locals featured in the Guide:

Mighty Oak Tap Room -  High Street, Maldon

The Mighty Oak Tap Room can be found at the top of Maldon High Street, with the brewery just fifteen-minute walk away. (Photo: Gill Crawford)

Described by CAMRA as a "cosy welcoming micropub", Mighty Oak Taproom serves many of its award-winning Spital Road Brewery favorites, including CAMRA's National Supreme Champion Oscar Wilde.

The Brewery's star-studded permanent range of ales earn their return to the prestigious guide.

Gill Crawford, Director at Mighty Oak Brewing Company, told Nub News: "We are thrilled to see that our micropub, The Mighty Oak Tap Room, is once again listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.  

"Our friendly Tap Room, at the top end of Maldon High Street, is a much-loved haven for ale lovers in Maldon and the quality of the ales offered on the bar is top notch, as voted for by CAMRA members. 

"Thanks to CAMRA's work over the last 50+ years, real ale is alive and kicking in East Anglia, despite some of the 'big brewers' talking about a downturn, and The Mighty Oak Brewery is busy brewing 1000s of pints each week of traditional real ale that is synonymous with British pubs."

Mighty Oak Brewery and Taproom Owner, John Boyce, pouring a pint in the tap room. (Photo: Gill Crawford)

The Mighty Oak Tap Room caters for everyone with not only fine ales, but wine & prosecco, lager, cider, soft drinks, and snacks are served Tuesday to Sunday every week.

The Tap Room also offers live music most Sunday afternoons and a Tuesday evening quiz. 

With over 25 years of accolades, Mighty Oak Brewery and Tap Room is not one to miss for any beer lover.

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Mighty Oak Brewery and what goes into making their award-winning ales. 

Carpenters Arms - Gate Street, Maldon

Have you visited this hidden gem? (Photo: Google Street View)

A proper Maldonian pub, this gem of a cosy community pub offers a welcoming atmosphere and eclectic range of local brews.

Serving Adnams Southwold Bitter, Crouch Vale Yakima Gold, Mighty Oak Oscar Wilde, Timothy Taylor Boltmaker, as well as three changing beers, this ancient pub is not only home to great ales and ciders - it's also a host to local darts and dominoes teams.

Fancy a pint in the fresh air? The courtyard at the back of the pub is the perfect place to spend a couple of hours with friends. 

Queen Victoria - Spital Road, Maldon

The extensive garden area of this pub makes it very popular with famillies! (Photo: Google Street View)

Offering friendly welcomes, tasty ales and an extensive menu, this well-run pub is one to tick off your list immediately.

A locally sourced home-cooked meal, including the pub's well-adored roast dinner, is waiting for you!

Serving local ale Mighty Oak Captain Bob, as well as Adnams Southwold Bitter, Greene King Abbot, WHARF Pucks Folly, and three changing beers, the pub's a perfect location for a chilled Sunday lunch. 

It is no surprise that booking is recommended, as families flock to celebrate and enjoy the darts, dominoes, bar skittles, and board games available. 

Rose & Crown - High Street, Maldon

Whether you fancy a cooked breakfast, or a long night on the town, The Rose & Crown always provides. (Photo: Google Street View)

This revitalised 16th-century High Street pub offers an attractive long marble bar, masses of seating, and a pretty outside courtyard.

Much like a typical Wetherspoons, this pub is usually busy all day, with food served from Breakfast till late.

While local brews appear to not feature, you are for sure to find something to take your fancy, as Wetherspoons pubs aim to have at least four ales available at all times.

In the 2023 publication of the CAMRA Guide, 200 of the company's pubs were listed.

Prince of Wales - Woodham Road, Stow Maries

Offering six traditional beer engines, eleven key and cask beers, and 30+ European bottles, this classic countryside pub is not one to miss.

 It boasts several characterful drinking areas - even offering an open fire and old bread oven.

The extensive garden and courtyard also provide plenty of options for outside drinking.

A community hub, this pub is often used to hold special events throughout the year, including Burns Night, Firework Displays, live music and comedy nights. 

Station Arms - Station Road, Southminster

Just five minutes walk from Southminster Rail Station! (Photo: Google Street View)

This traditional Essex weatherboarded pub has featured in the CAMRA Guide for more than 30 years.

Featuring a comfortable bar area, open log fire, large courtyard and plenty of railway and brewery memorabilia, you won't struggle to settle in.

Complete with a beer yard and barn out the back, you can enjoy a pint of Adnams Southwold Bitter, or any of the other rotating five real ales.

Wibblers Brewery Taproom & Kitchen - Goldsands Road, Southminster

This pretty taproom is attached to a beautiful award-winning restored medieval tithe barn housing Wibblers Brewery. 

The taproom extends to a dining area, offering an extensive menu of home-cooked food, including burgers, roasts and desserts.

In addition to the tasty and large portions, you can enjoy local ales crafted on site, including their Dengie IPA, Apprentice, Crafty Stoat, and more. 

The brewery regularly hosts open days and events, and weather permitting, punters can sit outside the taproom and enjoy this countryside gem. 

This is an easily commutable location, sitting five minutes walk away from Southminster Railway Station.

Queen's Head - Providence, Burnham-on-Crouch

Another unmissable back-street pub. (Photo: Google Street View)

A locals pub, the Queen's head offers a varied range of beers and ciders.

With plenty of seating, a pool table and well a small sheltered garden with a heated smoking area - this pub leaves nothing to be desired.

A beer festival is hosted on the August bank holiday, and regular music nights and quiz nights are held. 

Cap & Feathers - South Street, Tillingham

This 15th-century Grade II-listed weatherboarded free house is situated in the countryside village of Tillingham. 

The gorgeous pub has a welcoming and warm atmosphere, both created by the locals and the large open wood-burning fire,

As well as boasting a popular Sunday roast dinner, the pub offers Green King IPA, Mighty Oak Maldon Gold, and Morland Old Speckled Hen to keep you quenched.

On top of featuring in this years Good Pub Guide, this pub also won local CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year 2024.

CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025 is now available to purchase on their website, here.