The finest boozer in Blighty has been topped by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA)– and it is the identical pub as final yr.
The Tamworth Tap in – you guessed it – Tamworth, Staffordshire, has impressively retained its National Pub of the Year title having raised the bar but once more for environment, décor, welcome, service, group focus and the standard of the beer.
Following within the footsteps of Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in in 2008 and 2009, The Tap joins illustrious firm in successful again to again award. Tamworth Brewing Company calls the successful pub house and for punters, a comfortable upstairs and Tudor detailing awaits them. There can be a historic beer terrace with views of Tamworth Castle and café seating to the entrance of the boozer.
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At the bar, eight handpulls – with at the very least one Tamworth – are on supply together with ciders, gins, wines and bottled beers. There are additionally a variety of occasions, like “paint and sip sessions”, comedy nights, bat watching and shock, shock: beer tasting periods.
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The judges described the pub as: “An excellent example of a pub at the centre of its community that supports a wide variety of diverse local activity groups, with knowledgeable, helpful staff to help you find a real ale or cider to suit your taste. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning at some time in the future.”
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Receiving the information, Tamworth Brewing Company proprietors George and Louise Greenaway stated: “Words actually can’t specific how we really feel proper now. It took some time for the magnitude of the event to sink in after we received final yr; to have retained it’s past unimaginable! We vowed to proceed to evolve, with the intention of offering the last word consuming expertise to everybody who walks by our door.
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“We aren’t just a pub; we are a hub of the community, and we aim to bring people together. That and the perfect pint is what it’s all about. Thank you to all at CAMRA, from branch to national level, for recognising what The Tap stands for. A huge thank you also to ‘Team Tap’ for delivering our vision with such passion, commitment and enthusiasm – we share this recognition with you. And, to our beloved Tappers, we have such a special place because of you. Thank you for supporting us in all we do.”
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CAMRA Awards Director Laura Emson stated: “The Tamworth Tap should be incredibly proud of this feat, to be named the best pub in the UK two times on the trot is a remarkable achievement. The pub encapsulates everything that CAMRA aims to promote and protect, and each member of the team deserves the recognition twice over!
“A pub doesn’t have to be a national award winner to be a vital part of a local community and following a tough few years for the industry, our support is needed more than ever.”
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Among the numerous rave critiques on TripAdvisor was Earl’s who wrote: “Fantastic choice of Ales, and interior of pub full of interesting brewing related artefacts – fascinating- great experience and deserving of the current CAMRA pub of the year award. We and our pet Labrador were made very welcome! We live in Sutton Coldfield but we’ll worth the drive (or bus or train trip). Unlike any other pub I’ve been to! A gem!”
Runners up within the competitors had been the Nelson Arms, Tonbridge; Trafalgar Hotel, Ramsey, Isle of Man; and The Beer Engine, Skipton.
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