Three pubs and a brewery in the Burnham-On-Sea area have made it into the new Good Beer Guide 2010, published this week by the Campaign For Real Ale.
The 37th annual edition of the best-selling pub guide shines the spotlight on 4,500 of the country’s top real ale pubs.
The authors take into consideration each pub’s real ale selection, food, opening hours, beer gardens, accommodation, transport links, history, disabled access and facilities.
The Royal Artillery Arms in West Huntspill reappears after getting a mention in the 2008 edition – the first time it had appeared in more than 20 years.
The Crossways Inn, also at West Huntspill, features and is described as a just- refurbished 17th century inn that offers a cosy atmosphere.
The New Inn in Wedmore is described as a pre-1800s village inn and the venue for the Turnip Prize alternative art competition and other traditional contests such as conkers and apple bobbing.
Berrow Brewery, founded in 1892, also gets a mention in the book since it supplies many local pubs and those further afield with real ales. It is run by councillor Andrea Johnstone and her husband James (pictured above).
The 2010 guide features 1,297 new pub entries and 71 new real ale-making breweries. Priced at £7.99, it is available here from Amazon.
Pictured above is Berrow Brewery’s James Johnstone, whose business is included in the 2010 Good Beer Guide
