UK’s prettiest pubs unveiled – from warehouses to chandeliers manufactured from bottles
It seems summer might have finally arrived for much of the UK which can only mean one thing – pub.
Britain’s world-famous boozers are a national selling point and now some of the best have been celebrated by industry champions CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), who have revealed the winners for the prettiest in the country. On June 19 they announced the winners of the Pub Design Awards, “which recognise the highest standards of architecture in the refurbishment and historic conservation of pubs across the UK, plus the most innovative construction and conversions of new venues.”
An expert panel decided the results, announcing three winners, two highly commended entries and three commended. The Vines, Liverpool won the Historic England Conservation Award “for work which conserves the pub’s architectural features, whilst updating its facilities.”
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The “iconic” Grade II listed Edwardian pub underwent a remarkable restoration following “years of poor care under the previous management”. The New Build award for pubs built in 2023 went to bod Alsager, Cheshire East, constructed in a former solicitor’s office.
The cafe bar from Titanic Brewery focused on recycling, using the original doors to make the bar and creating a chandelier from Titanic beer bottles.
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The Hall & Woodhouse Taplow, Buckinghamshire, located by the River Thames, came highly commended and “draws on design themes taken from the sheds and warehouses associated with riverside locations.”
In the refurbishment category, “given for the best refurbishment of an existing pub building,” the Kings Arms, Elham, came out as the winner. Judges dubbed it “lovely” with CAMRA noting the refurb had fostered a “ warm, welcoming and contemporary environment”.
The Crown, Chislehurst came highly commended. It dates back to 1874 which underwent a 12-week renovation.
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The Bell, Tring, and the Sheep & Penguin, Wells, were also commended. Meanwhile, the Pipe Makers Arms, Broseley, was commended in the Community Local category for outstanding refurbished street-corner locals.
Chair of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, Andrew Davison, said: “Once again, the Pub Design Awards’ judges have had a hard job in selecting the winners from the entries submitted.
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“Despite the pressures the hospitality industry is under, we are pleased to report that people are still prepared to invest time, money, and resources into conserving their buildings, and upgrading them to meet the latest challenges.
“Our Pub Design Awards recognise the high standards of flair and imagination which have gone into these projects, and the ambitious craftsmanship involved in the repair and conservation work.
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“Despite everything thrown at it, we believe that the pub has a key role to play in our communities, and that it will continue to flourish as an institution. The high quality of the entries for these Awards provides evidence to support that belief.”
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