Pub of the Year
CAMRA awards the Pub of the Year certificate to a pub which, quite apart from serving top-quality real ale, has other notable qualities. This may be community spirit, good food, excellent ambiance, protected building or improvements to the pub.
Quality of beer is obviously the most important single factor in nominating a pub, but others should also be taken into consideration;
Atmosphere, service and welcome, clientele, sympathy with CAMRA aims and value for money all come in to the equation. You can read about the full judging process here.
Whatever the reasons, you can be assured that the current Pub of the Year will serve you a cracking pint of real ale.
If you think you know a pub in our area that deserves this title, email us with your nominations and reasons. A full list of eligible pubs can be found here.
Current winner:
The 2023 POTY is:
Town pub of the year Just Beer, Newark.
Runner-up The Organ Grinder, Newark.
District pub of the year The Old Coach House, Southwell.
Runner-up The Final Whistle, Southwell.
Cider pub of the year The Organ Grider, Newark.
Runner-ups The Final Whistle, Southwell and Just Beer Micropub, Newark.
List of previous winners:
2022
Town winner: The Organ Grinder, Newark. Runner-up: Just Beer Micropub, Newark
District winner: The Final Whistle, Southwell. Runner-up The Old Coach House, Southwell
Cider winner: The Final Whistle, Southwell. Runner-up The Organ Grider, Newark.
2021
Not awarded due to Covid-19 pandemic
2020
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2019
Town winner: The Fox & Crown, Newark. Runner-up: Just Beer Micropub, Newark
District winner: The Final Whistle, Southwell. Runner-up: Cross Keys, Upton
2018
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2017
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2016
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2015
Final Whistle, Southwell
2014
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2013
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2012
Just Beer Micropub, Newark
2011
Prince Rupert, Newark
2010
Hearty Goodfellow, Southwell
2008/9
Crown, Bathley
2007
Castle & Falcon, Newark
2006
Five Bells, Claypole.
2005
Old Coach House, Southwell.
2004
Old Coach House, Southwell.
2003
Square & Compass, Normanton on Trent.
2002
Old Malt Shovel, Newark.