advising volunteers to avoid terms like "pub crawl" or "few beers with the lads" in order to promote a more inclusive drinking culture. The guidelines also discouraged "lad culture" and emphasised the need for "inclusive banter." This move generated public debate, including criticism from Conservative MP Bob Blackman, who questioned the necessity of such changes.

In 2023, the White Hart Inn in Grays, Essex (winner of South West Essex CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) was banned from being considered