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Country Pub of the Year Award
Worth the drive down the country lane.
About this category
This award recognises a village or rural pub that welcomes locals, walkers and visitors alike and keeps going in a setting where trade can be seasonal and tough. Judges look for welcome, quality, the setting and resilience.
Eligibility
Open to UK pubs in villages and rural locations.
Judging criteria
- Welcome for locals and visitors
- Quality
- Setting and character
- Resilience
- Community role
Qualitative criteria
A fire in winter and a garden in summer.
Metrics
- Trade across the seasons
- Reviews
- Local suppliers used and events
Additional criteria
Entries should include a short description of the pub, photographs where helpful, supporting figures such as trade, covers, events or reviews, and, where possible, comments from regulars. Figures can be given as ranges and nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Every entry should show a commitment to responsible serving. Judges consider the size, setting and ownership of every pub, so a single room village local competes on equal terms with a large town centre pub or a small group.
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