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Bristol & District branch
Pub Of The Year 2024 results
Winner: The Horseshoe, Chipping Sodbury
Runner-up: The Merchants Arms, Hotwells |
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| Each year the Bristol & District CAMRA branch
invites local members to nominate pubs for consideration in
the branch Pub of the Year competition. The finalists from
this nomination stage are then judged against various
nationally designated criteria to decide the result. For
2024, the Horseshoe in Chipping Sodbury is our Bristol &
District branch Pub of the Year and the Merchants Arms in
Hotwells is the runner-up. Congratulations to both pubs! Pub of the Year is not just about the beer and judges are expected to consider the full customer experience and whether a pub offers that something extra. This year judges commented that they particularly liked the atmosphere, friendly staff, community focus and overall impression of the Horseshoe in Chipping Sodbury. The Merchants Arms in Hotwells is clearly on a roll as it has achieved runner-up branch Pub of the Year for the second year in a row. The judges found it to be a welcoming community local with a cosy interior and excellent real ale. Presentations of the awards took place at the Horseshoe on Tuesday 14 May and the Merchants Arms on Thursday 16 May.  Photo by Christopher Clarke Jo Lewis, landlady of the Horseshoe, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of the Horseshoe from CAMRA. To be acknowledged and noticed of how passionate we are as a team has truly blown me away. We will never be complacent, and will continue to strive to make the Horseshoe a fantastic pub.” Matt Lewis, landlord of the Horseshoe, added: “Ecstatic! Receiving this award shows that hard work and dedication to the trade pays off. Pubs are struggling more than ever, so to have this award from such a fantastic institution like CAMRA, in this day and age, is extremely appreciated. We all need to get out there and support our locals before we lose them!”  Photo by Jon Craig: @JonCraig_Photos Mike Wilkins, owner of the Merchants Arms, said: “It is with no less humility that I am delighted to accept this award this year. It has been a tough year in the trade, which has been well documented. I am so lucky to have a fantastic team supporting me and a brilliant bunch of customers who enjoy what we do. Not least, thank you CAMRA for this award.” |
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| Cick HERE
for guidance on judging a CAMRA Pub Of The Year
Click HERE to read about the branch POTY selection process. |
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