The Red Lion, Milton Bryan, Bedfordshire
This picturesque pub was recently named Greene King’s food pub of the year and been run by Daniel and Narelle Turner for nearly 10 years now, building a strong reputation for its gastro offer which has turned the pub into a destination site pulling people in from far and wide.
It’s chocolate box exterior, and interior rustic charm is coupled with an impressive outdoor space to the front and side giving it exceptional kerb appeal.
The Swan, Needham Market, Suffolk
Having made the jump from managed sites to their own first pub, Ysobel Hellon-Warwick and Matt Coleman have quickly made this Hive site their own, pushing boundaries within the franchise agreement to make their own personalised mark.
A sense of community ownership runs through this site, with initiatives including the opportunity for locals to pick guest drinks, pay things forward, and drop off food for the local food bank.
The Norton Arms, Runcorn, Cheshire
With more than two decades in the site, licensee Claire Dimelow has built a business to be proud of, creating a stand-out operation for the local community.
An award-winning pub and operator, both within the Greene King estate and CAMRA, the pub offers a great range of real ales and ciders, as well as a strong showing on alcohol free products to cater for the non-drinkers in the area.
Claire was recently recognised with an “outstanding contribution” award from her pubco.
The Portland Arms, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
A Cambridge institution, this renowned live entertainment venue has been under the stewardship of Hayley and Steve Pellegrini for nearly 20 years.
In that time, they’ve broadened the businesses appeal, attracting customers from far and wide both for it’s impressive drink offer, innovative developments which include arcade games and even a podcast studio, while continuing to grow and build its reputation as a grassroots music venue.
The Star, Godalming, Surrey
Starting out working behind the bar, Andy Mounsey took over the reins more than seven years ago with wife Emma.
They have created an exceptional pub, with an outstanding ale and cider offer, with every square inch of the pub utilised to provide a warm and welcoming space which has gone down well with locals and those from further afield. A passion for hospitality from the operators makes this site well worth a visit.
The Old Ship, Perth, Scotland
One of the oldest pubs in Perth, dating back to the 17th century, this back-street gem, tucked down an ally off the main street provides a wonderful haven for weary shoppers.
Operated by Tina McLaren, this is a site that oozes charm and offers a great range of drinks, with more than 300 gins and a superb range of other spirits as well as a great cask offer.
An innovative labelling system created by Tina means all staff are able to ensure the perfect serve for any customer order.
