The Old Spot in Dursley, Gloucestershire, has won CAMRA's prestigious ‘National Pub of the Year’ title.

 

The National Pub of the Year competition analyses all the criteria that makes a good pub including the quality of the beer, atmosphere, décor, customer service, clientele mix and value for money.

 

The 100 year old free house, named after the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, has been sympathetically restored and the intimate atmosphere is enhanced by log fires and brewery memorabilia. On the Cotswold Way, this convivial local is a popular watering hole for walkers. The secluded garden has a boules piste.”

 

Tony Jerome, CAMRA’s Press Manager said, “We are awarding National Pub of the Year in the build up to Community Pubs Week to highlight what we believe makes a pub great. If pubs are to survive in today’s competitive leisure industry, then it is important that they become more marketing focused. Licensees need to find out what their locals want, organise events and promote them accordingly. Unfortunately the day has gone when people just visit a pub because it is a pub!