The Tiger Inn, Bridport, has been named pub of the year (POTY) by the West Dorset branch of CAMRA. It was runner-up last year.
West Dorset CAMRA chairman Bruce Mead with Graham and Jacquie Taylor of The Tiger Inn, Bridport
The Tiger is a classic example of a Victorian grade II listed 18th century freehouse, owned and run by Graham and Jacquie Taylor and their family. The wood-panelled bulkhead bar boasts six handpumps dispensing cask ales usually from West Country breweries. There are also traditional boxed ciders, also from local producers.
Dried hops are draped from the bar bulkhead and the ceiling beams are clad with pumpclips from beers that the pub has sold. The pub has two main bar areas, exposed timber flooring. The pub is extremely well supported by locals and visitors.
There are outside courtyard areas and an alley style bar at the rear of the pub, which opens as required. Accommodation is available from a choice of seven rooms of varying size.
In a family statement, Graham and Jacquie’s daughter, Emily, said: ”It is such an honour to receive this prestigious award. A big thank you to West Dorset CAMRA for supporting pubs over the years.
“We would like to thank our amazing staff and wonderful, loyal customers, and all the breweries that supply our huge range of beers.”
“Congratulations to the Tiger on coming out on top in a very close contest,” said West Dorset CAMRA chairman, Bruce Mead. “We wish them the best of luck in the next round of the national competition.
“The pub will now go forward into the Dorset POTY, alongside the East Dorset winner, then hopefully into the regional and national finals. West Dorset CAMRA would like to wish Graham, Jacquie, and their team all the best for going forward.”
