The fourth annual Time Out Pub Awards were held at the Newtown institution The Bank. The beer garden was buzzing as more than 320 pub lovers congregated to celebrate everything we love about pub culture. Ensuring the drinks were flowing for the evening’s celebrations were Yenda Beer, Hills Cider Company,and James Estate Wine.
Peckish pub-goers were treated to a delicious array of pub favourites including tasty lamb and harissa sausage rolls and tender beef and malbec pies. Ben Jenkins from Story Club (a Plus Ones favourite!) did a fabulous job of hosting the event and kept the crowd upbeat and entertained.
And the winners are…
Pub of the Year – The Unicorn Hotel
Best Pub Food – The Erko
Best Beer List – Beer Deluxe
Pub Revival Award – The East Village
Good Times Award – The Imperial Hotel
Family-Friendly Award – The Newport
Legend Award – Cricketers Arms Hotel
Publican of the Year – Amanda Verratti, Public House Petersham
Dog Friendly Award – The Carrington
People’s Choice: Best Regional Pub – The Lord Anson
People’s Choice: Best Pub – Harts Pub
If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of visiting these superb venues then make sure you head out this weekend, grab a beer and tick some of your list!
– Abi
Abi believes you can never wear too much leopard print or drink too much white wine. Follow her on Instagram @rincess_abi.