The Good Beer Guide 2026

What This Means

Inclusion in The Good Beer Guide is no small feat. The guide is entirely independent and curated by CAMRA volunteers and real ale enthusiasts, who assess pubs across the country based on criteria such as beer quality, cellar standards, atmosphere, and consistency. To be selected signals that The Four Penny meets and exceeds expectations across all of those benchmarks.

For our team, this is not just a badge — it’s validation. It means that visitors and locals alike can trust that when they step through our doors, they will find cask ales in great condition, poured by knowledgeable staff, in a setting that celebrates the craft of beer and the convivial spirit of a traditional pub.

Our Beer Offering & Pub Character

At The Four Penny, we pride ourselves on offering a rotating lineup of six ever-changing real ales, drawn from local and regional breweries. Because our selection is dynamic, each visit can bring something different and exciting. The choice of cask ales is complemented by a well-curated selection of craft lagers, ciders, and fine wines — but our heart remains with real ale.

The pub side of The Four Penny retains a warm, community-driven atmosphere. We believe beer is best enjoyed alongside good conversation and comfort, so we put effort into creating a space that feels welcoming, relaxed, and authentic. Whether guests are locals popping in for a pint or travellers staying up the stairs in our hotel rooms, we aim to offer consistency, friendliness, and character.

Why This Recognition Matters

• Visibility & credibility: Being in The Good Beer Guide puts The Four Penny on the map for beer lovers and enthusiasts across the UK who use the guide when exploring new pubs and planning beer-focused trips.
• Attracting beer tourists: Real ale fans often travel in search of worthy pubs. This listing helps direct them to Warwick and to us.
• Motivation for excellence: This selection is both reward and encouragement. It motivates us to maintain the high standards that earned us this honour.
• Community pride: For the local pub scene in Warwick, having a pub listed is a positive reflection for the town, boosting local pride and encouraging more people to engage with real ale culture.

What to Expect from Us

We intend to use this moment not only as a celebration, but as a springboard. Over the coming months, you’ll see:

• Feature events: Partnering with breweries for guest taps, brewery showcases, and tastings.
• Spotlight on breweries: Highlighting regional and microbreweries whose ales we serve, and telling their stories.
• Enhanced cellar standards: Even more vigilance in cellarmanship, cleaning, and condition monitoring to stay true to what got us listed.
• Guest engagement: Inviting feedback, reviews, and suggestions from our patrons to help us evolve.

Thank You

We want to express our gratitude to the CAMRA volunteers, beer-scoring participants, and guide editors who recognised us. We also thank our team — from bar staff, cellar hands, chefs, to front-of-house — whose dedication makes this possible day in and day out. And of course, to you, our guests, whose patronage and passion keep the spirit of real ale alive.

If you haven’t yet visited The Four Penny or sampled our cask ales, now is a great time to do so. Drop in, ask for our current beer list, and see first-hand what has earned us a place in The Good Beer Guide 2026.

Here’s to many more pints, late evenings, and the joy of discovering a great beer in a great pub.