The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has published the 2026 Good Beer Guide – the definitive guidebook to pubs that serve great cask beer across the UK.
The guide uses an independent, volunteer-led selection process that makes it the authoritative and trusted voice of cask beer drinkers.
You can find all of the Chesterfield pubs featured in the CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2026 below – will you be making plans to visit any of these venues over the festive season?
The 2026 guide is sponsored by Midland Snacks Traditional Pork Scratchings and endorsed by Cask Marque – and you can find the link to purchase it here.
5. Pig & Pump, St Mary’s Gate
This venue was described by CAMRA as a “welcoming pub”, with a selection of up to 10 cask ales. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. The Anchor, Factory Street, Brampton
The Anchor features in the latest edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide - and was described as a “lively pub” with a range of hand pull beers on offer. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. The Beer Parlour, Whittington Moor
This “cosy” drinking establishment features in the guide - offering up to four changing real ales. Photo: Google
8. Chesterfield Alehouse, West Bars
This “popular micropub” won praise from CAMRA for its friendly staff and “excellent selection” of beers and ciders. Photo: Google