A village pub in South Ayrshire has claimed first prize in a national competition.
Souter's Inn in Kirkoswald was judged best in South Ayrshire in the National Pub & Bar Awards.
Nearly 100 pubs and bars across the UK are celebrating as they were named the best in their respective regions.
And it was Souter's who scooped South Ayrshire's category.
“Just from being out in these venues, you can see how much pubs and bars mean to people across the UK,” says Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which hosts the event.
“With visitor numbers increasing, it’s more important than ever for operators to deliver a standout service during every visit – no matter the business in question.
"These 94 county winners are wonderful examples of the brilliance of today’s modern on-trade. If you live near one of these sites, make sure you pay them a visit!”
The Waterside Hotel, in West Kilbride, won the North Ayrshire version, with The Weston Tavern, Kilmaurs, bagging East Ayrshire's prize.
To view more about the awards, and to see who won in the 94 counties, visit pubandbar.com
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