The results of the 2026 Deal, Dover & Sandwich Branch Pub of the Year competition are now in.

We’re delighted to announce that the Just Reproach, Deal has been judged the winner of the competition. A thoroughly deserved achievement. We are sure that Bronwen & Mark will be thrilled at hearing the news.

The Just Reproach will now go forward to the East Kent CAMRA Area Competition.

We'd also like to congratulate the other excellent pubs that made it through to the final: Carpenters Arms, Coldred; The Hoptimist Taproom, Dover; Ship Inn, Deal; The Staggered Inn , Dover.

Finally, don't forget the CAMRA members who took part in judging the candidates.

The presentation date of the award will be announced shortly.

These are some of the best pubs in our branch, and we would encourage everyone to support them as well as all the other pubs across our branch - especially during these challenging times for the hospitality sector.