A pub chef has been given national recognition for a hidden talent that's become his "guiding light in life". Tom Mop, who works in Old Market, has been selected as one of ten winners in Beavertown Brewery's competition celebrating creatives working in the UK hospitality industry.
The 23-year-old has been working in hospitality for the past five years but hasn't stopped putting his pen to paper since he was young, and has now been celebrated for his "complex and moody" artwork. He currently pours pints at The Ill Repute and works in the kitchen, which is popular for its authentic Mexican menu.
Speaking about his craft, Tom said: "It's been a big part of my life for a while, and bar work is good for putting you face to face with all sorts of people, often with their guard down a bit more.
