A Nottinghamshire pub has been named as one of the top four in the country. The Horse & Jockey in Stapleford has been rated as amongst the very best in CAMRA’s Pub of the Year awards, as one of the most respected and well-known pub awards in the UK.
The Campaign for Real Ale described The Horse & Jockey as a 'welcoming' free house boasting 13 real ales, including at least one dark beer and five brewed locally. The pub, which has made the finals of the awards, boasts a wood burner, sports TV, light music complimented by occasional bands and a weekly pub quiz.
Horse & Jockey manager Paul Guilford said: “We are so pleased have got to the last four in the country again for the CAMRA award, it's a great chance to show off our little pub. A big thank you should go out to the breweries, near and far, who supply our ales. Also, to our great customers and staff who make the pub what it is, cheers!”
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Pubs in the competition are selected by CAMRA volunteers and judged on their atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and most importantly. But the most important factor is the quality of beer.
CAMRA Nottingham chairman Steve Westby said: “The Jockey is a deserved finalist in the competition as it offers everything you would hope for in a local community pub. This welcoming pub offers a choice of 13 real ales includes both local brews and interesting guest beers from all over the country, always including at least one mild, porter or stout. A range of competitively priced bar snacks are always on offer and dogs are always welcome.”
Other finalists in the competition include the Station House in Durham, the King’s Head in Norwich and the Tamworth Tap in Tamworth. The four finalists will now have the chance to win the National Pub of the Year award, which will be announced in January 2023.
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