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Micropub of the Year Award
Small room, big welcome.
About this category
This award recognises a micropub or very small pub where conversation, great beer and a personal welcome come first. Judges look for the welcome, drinks quality and the character of the space.
Eligibility
Open to UK micropubs and pubs with a single small bar area.
Judging criteria
- Welcome and conversation
- Drinks quality
- Character
- Community
- Business sustainability
Qualitative criteria
Everyone talks to everyone.
Metrics
- Drinks range
- Reviews
- Regulars and trade trend
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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