Pub Awards
PUB OF THE YEAR 2010
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The Red Lion
24, High St, Kegworth,
Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2D
OPEN:11.30-11 Mon-Sat, 12-10.30 Sun
Tel: 01509 672466
www.redlionkegworth.com
REGULAR BEERS:Adnams Bitter; Castle Rock Preservation; Greene King Abbot; Theakston Traditional Mild; guest beers [H]
Georgian building standing on the 19th-century route of the A6, with four rooms served from one bar. There is bench seating and original features including coal fires. Eight cask ales and real cider are available plus a good selection of malt whiskies. Food is served every lunchtime and weekday evenings. Outside is a large car park and
garden plus a petanque court and children’s play area. En-suite accommodation is also available.
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PUB OF THE YEAR 2009
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The Old Crown
Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow,
Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HL
Tel: 01332 792392
OPEN: 11- midnight (1am Fri & Sat);
12- midnight Sun
REGULAR BEERS: Jennings Cocker
Hoop; Marston’s Pedigree, Old
Empire; guest beers [H]
17th century riverside coaching Inn with original oak beamed ceiling displaying an extensive collection of old jugs. The walls are covered with pub mirrors, brewery signs and railway memorabilia which even extend into the toilets. The cosy open plan interior is divided into two areas with the right side having a large inglenook fireplace. Good value food. Accommodation available
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PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
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The Swan In The Rushes
www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pub-swanintherushes.html
21, The Rushes, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5BE
OPEN: 11-11 (12 Fri, Sat); 12 to 11 Sun
REGULAR BEERS: Adnams Bitter; Castle Rock Harvest Pale, Hemlock; Hop Back Summer Lightning, guest beers [H]
Tel: 01509 217014
Formally known as The Charnwood, The Swan was one of Tynmill's earliest pubs, opening in 1986. A traditional 3 room pub consisting of two quiet, comfortable rooms and the Charnwood Vaults, a lively room with a juke box and wooden bench seating. There is a constantly changing range of up to 6 guest beers, one of which is always a mild, as well as real cider and perry, a limited range of continental bottled and draught beers and a good range of malt whiskies and country wines. Upstairs there is a skittle alley/function room which hosts live music and the twice yearly beer festivals. There is also an upstairs smoker's terrace. The Swan was also branch ‘Town Pub of the Year 2006’
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PUB OF THE YEAR 2006 and 2007
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Main St, Hemington,
Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2RB
11.30-2.30, 4.30-11 Mon-Fri; 11-11 Sat;
12-10.30 Sun
Tel: 01332 810448
Draught Bass; Marston's Pedigree; M&B Mild;Greene King Abbot; guest beers [H]
Situated off the A50 and close to the M1, Hemington is easy to miss. The village dates back to Norman times. The pub is a 17th Century building, thought to have originally been a weaver's cottage. It has been a pub since the 19th Century and retains lots of original features such as old timbers, open fires and beamed ceiling, which provide a convenient place to hang the collection of blow lamps and beer mugs. There is a separate restaurant that is also available for functions and meetings. Gravity cider is available. Meals are served 12-2 and evenings Monday -Saturday. No food Sundays.
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PUB OF THE SEASON AWARDS
Two years ago the branch committee decided to introduce a pub of the season award. Most branches have award schemes for their local pubs and these vary throughout the country. The format we chose was to award certificates under four different criteria. In the Spring we choose a pub selling mild to promote Mild in May month. In the Summer we pick a village pub. The autumn pub is voted the most improved pub that year and the winter pub is a town pub (Coalville, Loughborough, Ashby de la Zouch or Shepshed). All Pub of the Season winners are put forward for the Pub of the Year award.
VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2010
The Three Crowns
45 Far Street, Wymeswold,
Loughborough, Leicestershire,
LE12 6TZ
12-11
Tel: 01509 880153
Adnam's Bitter; Marston's Pedigree;
guest beers [H]
Late-18th-century pub standing
opposite the church. This friendly village
local features a beamed ceiling in the bar
and a split level snug/lounge. Guest beers
are usually from local breweries including
Castle Rock, Belvoir or Nottingham.
Evening meals are available Thursday-Saturday. Monday quiz evening.
There is a regular daytime bus service.
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MOST IMPROVED PUB OF THE YEAR 2010
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak
The Green, Long Whatton,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE12 5DB
www.theroyaloaklongwhatton.co.uk
Tel: 01509 843694
Bass, Taylors Landlord.St Austell Tribute, guest beer [H]
Recently reopened following an extensive refurbishment. Now a gastro pub serving home produced food from local produce. Rooms available in separate building.
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TOWN PUB OF THE YEAR 2010
The Tap and Mallet
36, Nottingham Road, Loughborough Leicestershire, LE11 1EU
5-2am Mon-Fri; 11.30-2am Sat;
4-2am Sun
Tel: 01509 210028
Belvoir dark Horse Mild; Marston's Burton Bitter; guest beers [H]
Five guest beers and a draught cider are available.
The pub has a single room split into two distinct drinking areas, one having a pool table. The lounge area can be partitioned off for private functions. Outside there is a secluded walled garden with children’s play equipment and a pet’s corner. Cobs available all day.
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MILD PUB OF THE YEAR 2010
MILD PUB OF THE YEAR 2009
TOWN PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
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The Moon & Bell
6 Wards End
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3HA
OPEN: 7- midnight
REGULAR BEERS: Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Bitter; Marston's Pedigree [H]
Open plan, split level Wetherspoon's pub. There is always an interesting choice of real ales, kept in excellent condition. There is always at least one mild available, with up to 4 during May this year. The pub is welcoming to all types of customers while having a no tolerence policy to anyone whose behaviour is unacceptable. Chad has gone out of his way to keep in touch with the local CAMRA branch, keeping us informed of any forthcoming promotions. Regular beer festivals and Brewery promotions.
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TOWN PUB OF THE YEAR 2009
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Plough Inn
28 Thorpe Acre Road, Loughborough, Leices,LE11 4LF
OPEN: 12-11 (midnight Fri & Sat); 12-10.30 Sun
TEL: (01509) 214101
REGULAR BEERS: Draught Bass; Jennings Cumberland Ale; Tetley Mild; guest beers H
Probably an early 19th-century building, part of the original Thorpe Acre village, now surrounded by modern houses. The unusual look of the pub is due to a change in road layout which has resulted in the back of the pub adjoining the road. To the ‘front’ there are gardens and a children’s play area. The pub is split level with the bar and front
entrance lower than the lounge, which is accessed via steps leading from the road. Live entertainment plays most weekends.
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VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2009
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Plough Inn
33 Hall Gate, Diseworth, Derbys,DE74 2QJ
OPEN: 11.30-3, 5-11; 11.30-11 Fri & Sat; 12-10.30 Sun
TEL: (01332) 810333
www.theploughdiseworth.co.uk
REGULAR BEERS: Draught Bass; Greene King Abbot; Marston’s
Pedigree; guest beers [H]
Situated in a village which has many half timbered buildings, this is a cosy multi-roomed pub with parts dating back to 13th century. Low beamed ceilings and exposed brickwork are just some of the original features discovered during renovation work in the 1990s. There is an interesting display of old photographs of the area. The restaurant serves
tasty home-made food. Regular Skylink buses to Derby and Leicester via Loughborough pass by during the daytime
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VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
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The Old Crown
Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow,
Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HL
Tel: 01332 792392
OPEN: 11- midnight (1am Fri & Sat);
12- midnight Sun
REGULAR BEERS: Jennings Cocker
Hoop; Marston’s Pedigree, Old
Empire; guest beers [H]
17th century riverside coaching Inn with original oak beamed ceiling displaying an extensive collection of old jugs. The walls are covered with pub mirrors, brewery signs and railway memorabilia which even extend into the toilets. The cosy open plan interior is divided into two areas with the right side having a large inglenook fireplace. Good value food. Accommodation available
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MILD PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
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Peacock Inn
26, Factory St, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 1AL
Tel: 01509 214215
OPEN: Mon-Thurs 11-12.30am,
Fri & Sat 11-1.30am,
Sun 12-12.30am
REGULAR BEERS: M&B MILD, BASS &
GUEST BEERS [H]
A basic “back street boozer” with no frills.
Popular for traditional pub games such as
darts and skittles. Reasonable priced
accommodation available. Filled rolls and
light snacks from 11am Mon-Sat. Sunday
Lunches 2-5pm. Convenient for the Great
Central Railway. Guest is often from the
Wicked Hathern Brewery.
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VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2007
The Swan Inn
10, Loughborough Rd, Mountsorrel,
Loughborough, Leicestershire,
LE12 7AT
12-2.30, 5.30-11 Mon-Fri; 12-11 Sat;
12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Tel: 0116 2302340
Black Sheep Best Bitter; Greene King Ruddles County;Theakston Best Bitter,
XB, Old Peculiar; guest beer [H]
Traditional 17th century coaching inn, formally called The Nags Head. It has been under the present ownership since 1990. The split level bar has stone floors, bench seating and low ceilings.
There is a separate small dining area with polished wood floor which leads off another room used for either eating or drinking. Good quality, interesting food is cooked to order and the menu changes every two weeks with monthly themed nights.
Outside there is a secluded riverside garden with moorings available locally. Weston’s bottled cider available
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MILD PUB OF THE YEAR 2007
The Tap and Mallet
36, Nottingham Road, Loughborough Leicestershire, LE11 1EU
5-02* Mon-Fri; 11.30-02* Sat & Sun;
Tel: 01509 210028
Church End Gravediggers; Courage
Best Bitter; guest beers [H]
Formally known as The Three Crowns, this
genuine free house is conveniently situated
on a direct route from the railway station to
the town centre. The five guest beers are
from microbreweries, often from the east or
north-east midlands area, but usually beers
not commonly seen in pubs in the
Loughborough area.
The pub has a single room split into two
distinct drinking areas, one having a pool
table. The lounge area can be partitioned
off for private functions. Outside there is a
secluded walled garden with children’s play equipment and a pet’s corner. Cobs available
all day. Draught cider or perry available Loughborough and North Leicestershire
Pub of the Year 2004.
*Please be aware that these are the latest
closingtimes, depending on trading conditions
ie. if it is NOT WORTH being open they
WILL CLOSE EARLIER, they reserve the right to
close and be closed at anytime that they think fit.
The doors will be closed TEN minutes before
closing time.They will open by prior arrangement
at other times for groups or functions.
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MOST IMPROVED PUB OF THE YEAR 2007
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41 OXFORD STREET, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 5DP
(01509) 266216
OPEN: 12-3, 5-11 Mon-Thurs; 12-12 Fri-Sun
SIX REAL ALES
(INCL GUEST ALES AND GRAVITY FED)
REGULAR BEERS: Steamin’ Billy Bitter, Skydiver plus guest beers [H] & [G]
FRESH HOME COOKED FOOD
(USING LOCAL PRODUCE WHERE EVER POSSIBLE)
AWARD WINNING 12” STONE BAKED ITALIAN PIZZA’S
STEAMIN BILLY’S BOTTLED BEER SHOP, WITH 30 BRITISH BEERS, 10 EUROPEAN BEERS AND 10 CIDERS, CASES AND SPLIT MIXED CASES, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL SALES TO TAKE AWAY. OPENING APRIL 2008
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Located in the centre of terraced houses, this former Everard's pub has been tastefully improved and is now one of Steamin’ Billy's locals. It has 6 real ales. Some are served by gravity, directly from the cellar. Home cooked food includes pizzas and doorstep sandwiches. There are two separate rooms with ample seating and a large enclosed garden with a heated, covered area, suitable for smokers. Regular beer festivals are held.
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TOWN PUB OF THE YEAR 2007
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Albion Inn
Canal Bank, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 1QA
Tel: 01509 213952
OPEN: 11-3 (4 Sat), 6-11 Mon-Sat;
12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
REGULAR BEERS: Sharps Doom Bar;
Wicked Hathern Dobels Dog Mild,
Albion Special; guest beer [H]
This canal side pub was built in the late
18th century at the same time as the
Loughborough Canal. There is a bar, darts
room and quiet lounge. Outside there is a
patio which houses an aviary. The house
beer is brewed specially for the pub by the l
ocal Wicked Hathern Brewery. Care should
be taken if driving to the pub along the
tow path
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VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2006
The Blue Lion
5, Rearsby Rd, Thrussington,
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4UD
12-2.30(not Wed), 5.30-11 Mon-Fri;
12-3, 6-11 Sat; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Tel: 01664 424266
Marston's Burton Bitter, Pedigree,
seasonal beer or guest beer [H]
The Blue Lion is a late 18th century rural pub, once two cottages, in the small village of Thrussington in the Wreake valley. The pub is owned by Wolverhampton and Dudley brewery and the regular beers are from their list. There are Marston's Burton Bitter and Pedigree permanently on draught, with a guest often from the seasonal range. There is a comfortable lounge where you can enjoy good value pub grub with meat bought from a local butcher. The bar is the heart of the pub, where locals meet to challenge each other to high pressure darts and dominoes matches. The pub also fields strong Petanque teams which play on the pitch at the back of the pub. Look out for the extensive collection of teapots (over 160) which line the walls. At Christmas the pub is festooned with decorations and the challenge is for Mandy to find room for new ones each year. Outside there is a secluded garden where you can sit in the sun watching the chickens strutting around in their pen. Non smoking throughout following a recent refurbishment.
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MILD PUB OF THE YEAR 2006
The Dew Drop Inn
49, Loughborough Rd, Hathern,
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5HY
Tel: 01509 842438
12-3 Lunchtimes, 6-Midnight Weekdays,
7-1am Weekends.
Hardys and Hansons Mild, Bitter,
Olde Trip and seasonal beers [H]
Traditional two room local. Large bar and comfortable small lounge with real fires. Don't miss a visit to the totally unspoilt toilets with their tiled walls and original features. Also worth trying one of the large range of malt whiskies. Cobs available at lunchtimes.
Unfortunately, due to the purchase of Hardys and Hansons brewery by Greene King of Bury St Edmonds, the choice of beer available is likely to change in the new year. Jim is proud of the quality of his beers and is well known far and wide for the superb pint of mild he sells. If we want to continue to enjoy it we should join in the campaign to keep these beers from disappearing. CAMRA is still fighting to stop the Kimberly brewery from closing .
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MOST IMPROVED PUB OF THE YEAR 2006
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Woodhouse Rd, Quorn, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE12 8AL
12-11 Mon-Wed, 12-12 Thur-Sat,
12-10 Sun
Tel: 01509 413416
www.themanorhouseatquorn.co.uk
Taylor Landlord, Marston’s
Pedigree, Wells Bombardier,
Bass, Black Sheep Bitter,
Adnams Bitter [H]
If you’d been away for a couple of
years you wouldn’t recognise this pub.
Re-opened just over a year ago
following a massive refurbishment,
it now boasts up to six well kept real
ales where once there were none. The
interior has been opened out to
provide comfortable eating areas as
well as a bar area. Since opening they
have received a number of awards for
the quality of their beer and food.
The entire pub interior is non-smoking.
Outside there is a large decked area
where you can sit and enjoy a drink
while watching steam trains go by.
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TOWN PUB OF THE YEAR 2006
The Swan in the Rushes
21, The Rushes, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 5BE
11-11 Mon-Thu; 11-Midnight Fri-Sat;
12-10.30 Sun
Tel: 01509 217014
www.tynemill.co.uk
Castle Rock Rushes Gold,
Harvest Pale; Archers Golden;
Adnams Bitter; guest beers [H]
Formally known as The Charnwood, The
Swan was one of Tynmill's earliest pubs,
opening in 1986. There are three rooms
each with a different atmosphere. The
dining room/ family room is permanently
no smoking and provides a quiet room
for enjoying one of the freshly cooked
wholesome meals and snacks available
lunchtimes and weekday evenings or for
chatting to friends. The Garendon Room
is non smoking until early evening and
provides a comfortable place to sit and
enjoy the constantly changing range of
up to 6 guest beer, one of which is always
a mild, as well as real cider and perry.
There is also a limited range of
continental bottled and draught beers
available, as well as a good range of malt
whiskies and country wines.
The Charnwood Vaults is a more lively
room with a juke box and wooden bench
seating. Upstairs there is a skittle
alley/function room which hosts live
music and the twice yearly beer festivals.
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