Pubs rewarded for their excellence at Brains' awards ceremony

The Ty Mawr in Lisvane was named the best managed pub while the Romilly in Canton claimed the tenanted pub of the year title at Brains’ ‘Excellence’ awards ceremony, held on December 2 at Greenwood & Brown in Cardiff’s city centre.

The Ty Mawr was a double award winner, also picking up the food award. After major refurbishment in 2011, the pub’s manager Graham Wheatley, has worked hard to grow the pub. As part of the development, part of the pub garden was turned into an allotment – allowing them to grow fruit, vegetables and even hops.

Wheatley said: "We have been able to make our own home-grown vegetable pickles, at Halloween our pumpkins were used in Brains’ ‘Squashed’ beer, and on Christmas Day we’ll be serving home-grown vegetables and new potatoes."

The Romilly also picked up two awards – the second in recognition of their quality cask ales.

The Canton pub has been run by Ian and Margaret Jones for more than ten years. Speaking of their award, head of retail, Philip Lay, said: "In today’s competitive market quality and customer service is paramount. Margaret, Ian and the team have incredibly high standards, which see them both retain loyal customers as well as attract new ones."

More awards​

Eight other awards were given out on the night:

Leased and Tenanted Awards

- Marketing Pub of the Year winner: Langford Inn, North Somerset

- Community Pub of the Year Winner: Butchers, Canton in Cardiff

- Food Pub of the Year Winner: Pilot, Penarth

- Customer Experience Pub of the Year: Scholars, Aberystwyth

Managed Awards

- Marketing Pub of the Year winner: Thomas Arms, Llanelli

- Community Pub of the Year winner: Blinkin Owl, Cwmbran

- Customer Pub of the Year Experience winner: Coopers Carvery, Cardiff

- Cask Ale Pub of the Year winner: Duke of Wellington, Cardiff