The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced the 17 regional winner in its 2024 national Pub of the Year competition.
The Bell, Aldworth. Photograph: Bob Smith
For the first time, a Northern Ireland winner has been crowned, having previously been part of a joint Scotland and Northern Ireland competition.
Pubs in the competition are scored on their atmosphere, décor, welcome, service, inclusivity, overall impression, but, most importantly, the quality of cask beer, real cider, and perry.
The 17 pubs will be whittled down to four finalists in September. The pubs are:
- Bailey Head, Oswestry
- Bell Inn, Aldworth
- Black Horse, Preston
- Blackfriars Tavern, Great Yarmouth
- Brickakers Alehouse, Bexhill-on-Sea
- Cresselley Arms, Cressell Quay
- Crossways Inn, Great Huntspill
- Dog and Duck, Lisbellaw
- Grey Horse, Consett
- Hillend Tavern, Dalgety Bay
- Horse and Jockey, Stapleford
- Little Green Dragon, Winchmore Hill
- Nelson Arms, Tonbridge
- Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge
- Three Bs, Bridlington
- Turk’s Head, St Helens
- Woodman Inn, Bridport
