We are pleased to announce that the Greater London Pub of the Year, for the second year running, is the South West Essex branch entry, the Hop Inn, 122 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1SU. The Hop Inn has already also been voted Regional Cider Pub of the Year (see South West Essex branch diary). Our congratulations go to Alison and Phil accordingly. Last year, the national competition was cancelled but this year the Hop Inn will go forward to the super-regional round. A presentation will be arranged in due course, probably for October.