Now in its 52nd edition, the Good Beer Guide is the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide.
The guide features 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, making it a trusted companion for beer lovers in search of top-quality pints.
Several Blackpool & Fylde coast pubs are featured in this year’s edition - here are some of the local highlights and what CAMRA had to say about them:
*To explore the full list of Lancashire pubs included in the Good Beer Guide 2025, you can purchase a copy at: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product/the-good-beer-guide-2025/
13. Victoria (Church Road, St Annes, FY8 3NE)
Originally multi-roomed, this thriving community pub retains a number of discrete areas which give it an intimate quality which belies its size. There is a separate vault for sports on a large screen, as well as a room for the full-sized snooker table. Family and dog-friendly, the Victoria hosts social groups, men’s and women’s darts teams, and has a quiz on Thursday nights. Other events are listed on the active Facebook and Instagram pages. | CAMRA
14. Keg n Cask (17 St Andrews Road South, St Annes, FY8 1SX)
A friendly and distinctive micropub with a loyal clientele, set in what is said to be the oldest brick building in the town. The background music is soft and there are otherwise no electronic distractions, just good beer and conversation in calm and civilised surroundings. A pavement drinking area outside provides an excellent spot for people-watching. Opening hours can vary, especially in winter. | CAMRA
15. Fifteens of St Annes (42 St Annes Road West, St Annes, FY8 1RF)
A popular and lively community pub that has won many awards and has featured in every edition of the Guide since it opened. Converted from a former bank, the old vault still provides a haven of peace and calm, while a state-of-the-art cellar helps maintain the beer in excellent condition. A real cider and a dark beer are always available. There is live music every Saturday, with a unique quiz on Sundays. Sport is shown at other times. | CAMRA
16. Hop Shoppe (2-2A Wood Street, St Annes, FY8 1QS)
Now an established venue, The Hop Shoppe is a fresh and modern take on the micropub, managing to be open and inviting while still being cosy and intimate. The four cask ales and one cider are supplemented by 16 craft keg lines (with always at least one sour) and a generous selection of cans, all with an absolute commitment to small, independent UK producers. | CAMRA
17. Taps (2 Henry Street, Lytham, FY8 5LE)
Several times local CAMRA Pub of the Year, and national Pub of the Year runner-up in 2011, this pub has been in the Guide for over 30 consecutive years during which time it has had only two landlords. A range of rapidly changing beers is available, always including a mild. Though this can be a busy pub, service is usually prompt. The pub has an outside drinking area which is heated. There is a quiz every Monday night. | CAMRA
18. The Railway Hotel (Station Road, Lytham, FY8 5DH)
This two-story building was purpose built next to Lytham's first railway station in 1847 and named appropriately. After several incarnations it reopened in 2012 as a Wetherspoon pub, reverting to its original name. The bright interior is split across three areas on different levels, depicting golf, railways and Lytham's halcyon days. There are pleasant outdoor drinking areas to the front and rear with disabled access at the rear. | CAMRA