Wadworth, the regional pub operator and family brewer, awarded its stand-out pubs and people from its managed and tenanted pub estates at the annual ‘Best of the Best Awards’ this week.
The celebratory event took place at The Bear Hotel in Devizes on 28 November, with the ceremony seeing the best hospitality talent recognised in the Wadworth business. A variety of the ‘Best of the Best Awards’ were given to the very best managers, tenants and apprentices, as well as the pubs themselves.
Chris Welham, chief executive of Wadworth, commented, “The ‘Best of the Best Awards’ provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the successes of our dedicated tenants and managed house teams.
'Winners have been chosen throughout our estate for their continued commitment to making their customers’ days and ensuring their pub is the very best in their area.
“It’s a fantastic atmosphere, with managers, business partners and team members from across the company all joining to celebrate together. I’d like to thank everyone at Wadworth for their continued passion, commitment and dedication.”
The winners, as announced by representatives from Wadworth and sponsors including Heineken, Britvic and Carlsberg, are:
Apprentice of the Year
George Inn, Bath; Matthew Rae (pictured with ?Wadworth Operations Director, Rupert Bagnell )
Managed House Best Team Member
Tailors, Cheltenham; Steve Bagshaw
Community Pub of the year
Beehive, Yeovil: Mark Phillips & Vikki Harringdon
Tenanted Trade Best Retailer
Bayshill, Cheltenham; Lisa Barnes
George Hotel, Nunney; Gordon Hedges & Derya Akyol
Managed House Best Marketing Pub
Barge Inn, Seend; Ashley Harlow & Abi Vince
Special Recognition Award
Kings Arms, All Cannings; Ricard Baulu & Virginia Long
Tenanted Trade Best Newcomer
Millers Pond, Sholing; Simeone & Alan Taylor
Managed House Best Newcomer
Fox & Hounds, Reading; Miles Teece & Jane Tilsley
Tenanted Trade Best Food Pub
Trigger Ponds, Bucknell; Harrwood & Jo Warrington
Managed House Best Food Pub
Colesbourne Inn, Colesbourne; Trevor & Liz Johnson
Tenanted Trade Perfect Pint
Forrester Arms, Frogham; Jayne Gillin & Jade Philburn
Managed House Perfect Pint
Wheelwrights Arms, Hurst; Daryl & Katie Cooper
Business Partner of the Year
Golden Lion, Winchester; Derek & Brid Phelan
Best Manager
Pheasant, Chippenham; Richard Jennings
Pubs in Bloom
Golden Lion, Winchester; Derek & Brid Phelan