CAMRA has revealed its 16 regional and national pub of the year winners. These will now go on to fight for the national title.
The Hope, Carshalton, one of the 16 finalists. Photograph: Rodger Molyneux
“It is a real pleasure to announce this year’s top 16 pubs, each of which has demonstrated exceptional quality, warmth, and dedication to their communities,” said Andrea Briers, CAMRA’s pub of the year co-ordinator.
“These pubs are shining examples of what makes the Great British pub so special, from perfectly kept pints to a genuine welcome for all.
“Achieving this in the face of rising costs and other pressures is no small feat, and we want to see these pubs, and thousands of others like them, continue to thrive.
“That’s why we’re calling on the chancellor to give pubs a fair deal in the autumn Budget, so they can keep serving their communities for many years to come.”
The winner will be announced in January.
The shortlist
- The Blackfriars Tavern, Great Yarmouth
- The Orange Tree, Baldock
- The Burnt Pig, Ilkeston
- The Hope, Carshalton
- The Cricketers, St Helens
- The Station House, Durham
- The Cumberland Inn, Alston
- The Dog and Duck Inn, Lisbellaw
- The Volunteers Arms (Staggs), Musselburgh
- The Bell Inn, Aldworth
- The Royston, Broadstairs
- The Hole in the Wall, Bodmin
- Rhos Yr Hafod, Llanon
- Pelican Inn, Gloucester
- Tamworth Tap, Tamworth
- Beer Engine, Skipton
