The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on people to celebrate Pub Pride on 27th May as part of its Summer of Pub campaign.
Pub Pride, run by the charity Ask for Clive, is an opportunity for communities to celebrate Pride locally and promote inclusive and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.
There are hundreds of Pub Pride events taking place across the country. These range from just displaying Pride flags and bunting to full on cabaret nights, discos, and karaoke.
CAMRA worked with award-winning beer writers to develop guides and resources to help with diversity and inclusion across the industry. These include:
- A three-part audio series from podcaster Emma Inch, exploring the vital role the pub has played in LGBT communities over the years
- Katie Mather’s article on the pub of the future
CAMRA chair Nik Antona said: “Pub Pride is a brilliant way for pubs to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community and ensure they feel welcome in the venue.
“CAMRA is proud to support Pub Pride this year and we hope people continue to celebrate a Summer of Pub by visiting their locals over the coming months. If you’ve ever needed a reason to head to the pub, we have you covered!”
This year CAMRA’s flagship Great British Beer Festival will run Ask for Clive in conjuncture with Ask for Angela. Both schemes provide women and members of the LGBTQ+ community with a safe word to help them escape from uncomfortable situations.
Danny Clare, from Ask Clive, said: “It’s great to have CAMRA’s support with Pub Pride and Ask for Clive at its flagship festival. I hope everyone joins us in raising a glass and celebrating Pub Pride event on 27th May and coming down to the festival to help keep the Summer of Pub celebrations going all summer long!”
• Search for events near you on CAMRA’s Summer of Pub map.
