The Cartvale, Busby, Glasgow
Nestled on the side of a busy road, this pub offers a haven of tranquillity for visitors and locals.
With a traditional downstairs bar upon entering, leading the way to a modern and stylish dining space up a short flight of stairs, this pub’s real jewel, outside of an exceptional private dining space, is its fantastic garden which comes into its own during the summer months.
The Merlin, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
Offering a great range of food and drinks, including the local favourite - the Parmo - this pub has been extensively developed and heavily invested in by operators both inside and out, with the garden offering superb kerb appeal for passing customers.
The business is a family affair, run by Paul and Sarah Jayne Cuthbertson along with their children, and has built an outstanding reputation throughout the area and wider region.
The Black Pug, Warwick, Warwickshire
Run by experienced operators Matt and Alexis Crowther since 2019, this is a little gem of a pub with a huge and impressive outdoor space that operates year round.
With a building dating back to Tudor times, the operators have retained the oak beamed charm and cosy interior while modernising the outdoors to create a pub that has become a fixture within the local community, while attracting people from far and wide.
The Kings Arms, Orsett, Grays, Essex
Run by mother and daughter duo Victoria and Jade Gracie, the pair of former florists took it on as a failing business in 2023 after watching the pub decline in their home village.
They’ve now transformed it back into a thriving operation, running from early morning with a breakfast offer into the evening, Victoria and Jade have worked hard to create a stunning business which is now firmly back at the heart of the local community they serve.
The Langton, Brislington, Bristol
This sprawling, beautiful old pub is tucked away down a residential street and offers an exceptional mix for the local community and visitors alike.
Run by experienced operator Paul Frost, the pub provides everything from coffee and cake through local partnerships through to a Wellness Hub offering wellness classes and yoga. A traditional skittle alley adds to the mix and Paul and the team work hard to ensure every visit is an exceptional experience.
The Boat & Horses, Beeston, Nottingham
Nestled at the heart of a housing estate in Beeston, Nottingham, this is an exceptional little pub that puts community at the heart of everything it does, and does it exceptionally well.
Run by a trained psychotherapist and former soldier Neil Fowkes the pub provides services to support serving armed forces members and veterans as well as the wider community, and runs a range of events that have made the pub a standout operation which many community pubs could only aspire too.
