Greater London Pub of the Year competition is in progress once again, with thirsty members of each branch’s judging team visiting all 13 of the branch pubs of the year, as selected in March. The result is due no later than early July and will be reported in the next edition.
Entries this year include five micropubs and three pubs that are new to the regional competition.
The judging criteria and weightings, as adopted last year from CAMRA’s national competition, are unchanged:
- Quality and condition of real ale/cider/perry (x2)
- Promotion and knowledge of real ale (x2)
- Cleanliness and staff hygiene (x2)
- Community focus and atmosphere (x2)
- Service, welcome and offering (x1)
- Style, décor and furnishing (x1)
- Sympathy with CAMRA aims (x1)
- Overall impression and value (x1)
All members are encouraged to join in the regional judging. You can then see for yourselves how the winning branch pubs compare. There are no limits on the number of judges; just find times that suit you. You need to visit all 13 pubs and, remember, your visits need to be anonymous and unannounced. Contact your branch to get started – see the Branch Diaries at the front for details.
Ellie Eames
Greater London CAMRA Regional Director
Bexley: The Long Haul, 149 Long Lane, Bexleyheath DA7 5AE
Bromley: The Cockpit, 4 Royal Parade, Chislehurst BR7 6NR
Croydon & Sutton: The Hope, 48 West Street, Carshalton SM5 2PR
East London & City: The Stag & Lantern, 11-12 The Broadway, Highams Park E4 9LQ
Enfield & Barnet: The Bohemia, 762-764 High Road, North Finchley N12 9QH
Kingston & Leatherhead: The Watchman, 184 High Street, New Malden KT3 4ES
North London: Tapping the Admiral, 77 Castle Road, Camden Town NW1 8SU
Richmond & Hounslow: The Jolly Coopers, 16 High Street, Hampton TW12 2SJ
South East London: The Royal Oak, 44 Tabard Street, Borough SE1 4JU
South West Essex: The Hop Inn, 122/124 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1SU
South West London: The Sultan, 78 Norman Road, South Wimbledon SW19 1BT
West London: The Harp, 47 Chandos Place, Charing Cross WC2N 4HS
West Middlesex: The Dodo Micropub, 52 Boston Road, Hanwell W7 3TR
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