Five of the highest-rated CAMRA pubs to visit in Ross-on-Wye

Here are five of the highest-rated CAMRA pubs to visit in Ross-on-Wye. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Here are five of the highest-rated CAMRA pubs to visit in Ross-on-Wye. (Image: Newsquest)
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Ross-on-Wye has an abundance of fantastic pubs recognised by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.

These venues offer locally sourced drinks and a fantastic atmosphere to boot.

Here are five of the highest-rated CAMRA pubs to visit in Ross-on-Wye.

The King's Head Hotel

Located on Ross-on-Wye’s High Street, The King’s Head Hotel is a favourite with real ale enthusiasts.

CAMRA recognises its strong beer selection, which regularly includes four changing cask ales. The historic coaching inn combines traditional pub character with a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors.

Alongside its rotating real ales, the pub typically serves lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

The Crown & Sceptre

The Crown & Sceptre is located in Ross-on-Wye’s Market Place and is well regarded by CAMRA.

The traditional town-centre pub serves three changing real ales, providing a varied choice for beer lovers throughout the year.

Its drinks range also includes cider, lager, bottled beers, wines and spirits.

The Mail Rooms

The Wetherspoon-operated Mail Rooms is one of Ross-on-Wye’s most popular ale destinations.

CAMRA lists the pub as serving three regular ales and up to four changing guest beers. Wetherspoon’s beer festivals also regularly introduce additional real ales from Britain and overseas.

Visitors can also choose from craft beer, cider, cocktails, wines, spirits and hot drinks.

The Royal Hotel

Overlooking the River Wye in Ross-on-Wye, The Royal Hotel is a long-established local landmark.

The CAMRA-recognised pub serves three regular real ales, alongside premium lagers, ciders, wines, gin selections and non-alcoholic drinks.

Its riverside setting provides some of the finest views in the town.

The White Lion, Wilton

Just across the river from Ross-on-Wye in Wilton, The White Lion is a CAMRA-listed pub.

It offers two regular ales and two changing guest beers, making it popular with real ale drinkers.

The pub also serves local ciders, lagers, wines and spirits.

These five pubs offer real ale enthusiasts a varied choice of venues in and around Ross-on-Wye.

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