A pub in Greater Manchester could be crowned CAMRA’s Pub of the year for 2022. The awards have categories for the best pubs, clubs and cider across the UK, and Wigan’s Real Crafty has been shortlisted in the top 16.
The regional finalists will now battle it out for the National Pub of the Year Crown - one of the highest accolades given to Britain’s pubs. The shortlisted venues are judged on their atmosphere, décor, welcome, service, Inclusivity and overall impression - though the main box worth ticking is having the best beer, real cider and Perry.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Ben Cusick, Manager of Real Crafty said: “It's a bit wild because we’ve only been open for two years and six months of those we were in lockdown. To be nominated in such a short space of time, and go up against institutions like The Smithfield is pretty humbling.
