The Angelsey Arms
A previous winner in this category, this exceptional operation located on the Goodwood estate is a destination venue that brings the punters flocking.
Run by experienced operators Shel and Dom Roberts, the Anglesey Arms in Halnaker is a gorgeous pub, exceptionally well presented following a refurb which has elevated the customer experience.
While the inside ticks every box for what you could want in the pub, the operators have not neglected the garden, offering an idyllic hideaway offering sunny spots to enjoy pints, and a stretch tent for those seeking some shade and extending the space into the winter season as well.
The Travellers Inn
A traditional roadside inn, outside the bustling city of Sheffield, the Travellers Inn is the perfect place for weary travellers to rest, recuperate and enjoy some first rate hospitality.
Known locally as the Fours, this country pub sits on the crossroads and has been welcoming guests since 1800s.
Run superbly by Ruth and Jack Sims, who have built up an exceptional team, both front and back of house, the pub offers freshly made food, sourced locally on the pubs doorstep alongside a great range of cask beers, keg lagers and ciders.
Events have become a major part of the pub’s operation, appealing to a broad mix of the local community and keeping the pub at the heart of things.
The Rattlebone Inn
The last remaining pub in the village of Sherston, near Malmesbury, the Rattlebone Inn is an award winning Cotswold gem of an institution, with stone walls and roaring fires entrancing both locals and tourists alike.
A former Young’s pub, this venue is now expertly run by Matthew and Charlie Wofinden-England who took over the pub to preserve its place at the heart of village life, while elevating the offer across the board, on food and drink and entertainment.
Since taking over the pub has been awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, and a recent refurbishment of the kitchen will see the business forge ahead for many years to come.
The Salmon Leap
With an inviting atmosphere, and a superb offer of great quality food, from breakfast through to dinner, the Salmon Leap in Tottenham, near Southampton, provides the perfect welcome for visitors making the trip, and locals alike.
The hearty food menu features everything from pub classics like fish and chips and burgers, through to homemade pies and the more exotic Italian pasta dishes, including salmon tagliatelle.
Regular quiz and domino nights provide more pub traditions and an impressive garden with children’s play area offers something for visiting families as well.
The Piper
This cracking, family friendly pub sits on the outskirts of the historic town of Chester and is brilliantly run by licensees Emma and Alan North.
Since taking over the pub in 2024, the couple have transformed the businesses fortunes and created a vibrant local institution that has become a must visit venue for the local community in Hoole.
A strong and impressive food offer is also bringing in the punters, and Alan and Emma’s work to create an outstanding gluten-free menu range of pub favourites has helped to ensure its bringing people from far and wide as a result.
The Garricks Head
Sitting at the heart of Trafford, in Flixton, Manchester, the Garricks Head is Tudor-style pub that dates back to the 1830s, but is far from being stuck in the past.
A strong focus on sport is aided by good investment in AV equipment, a move that proved popular during the recent World Cup, which saw the pub mobbed for England games.
Licensee Dawn Slater has created an outstanding operation and alongside the sport offer, this is a pub that runs a strong roster of events, from live music through to quizzes which keeps the punters flocking.
