The guide surveys 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, with nearly 900 new additions, nationally.
In Northamptonshire, 45 pubs remain in the guide, which is the same as the 2024 and 2025 edition. 10 of this year’s 45 pubs are new comers.
The CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2026 has been released, and is available to buy here.
For the full list of Northamptonshire pubs recommended in the edition, order The Good Beer Guide 2026.
Below is the list of the 10 new pubs in Northamptonshire added to the The Good Beer Guide 2026.
5. Griffin's Head
The Mears Ashby pub reopened in 2023 after refurbishment. CAMRA describes it as a "friendly local village pub offering a fine selection of real ales". A changing upmarket menu is on offer, as well as pizzas on Thursday and Friday. Photo: Google
6. The Pomfret Arms
The Cotton End pub has six handpumps and outside there is a building that formerly houses the Cotton End Brewery. CAMRA says there are three changing beers and food is served from Thursday to Sunday. Photo: Facebook/The Pomfret Arms
7. Princess Alexandra
The pub close to Northampton's Racecourse is describe as "upmarket" and has been extensively refurbished. CAMRA says: "Five handpumps dispense at least two real ales, with the others serving cider. Ales and real cider are sourced from microbreweries locally and further afield." Photo: Google
8. Queen's Arms
The Orlingbury pub has re-entered the list after many years, according to CAMRA. It says the pub has cosy bar, a main lounge area on two levels and beautiful rear garden. Photo: Google