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Pubs Of The Season
Every quarter we select a Town and a Country Pub of the Season. This is done by ballot at our branch meetings in October, January, April and July. We make a conscious effort to spread the net as widely as possible and we are still finding new pubs that we feel are worth bringing to the drinking public's attention; we see no point in choosing our
own personal favourites again and again.
Shortlists of three are agreed from all nominations received at the preceding branch meeting. Any branch member can make nomination(s) to the Secretary before the meeting by email, telephone or letter. Any pub that sells real ale in the branch area can be nominated, except any that have won the award in the previous year. You need to be prepared to briefly address the meeting (or find someone else to do it on your behalf) on why your pub(s) should be chosen. Alternatively, you can submit a written report for the Chair (or another nominated person) to read out to the meeting. We arrange a celebration event at the winning pubs and it is traditional for the nominator to present the coveted framed certificate.
See the Socials page for details of the presentation socials; these are always very convivial
events at which everyone is welcome.
Town Pub Autumn 2009
Two pubs that have both just passed an anniversary are the winners this Autumn. In Town, the winner is the Waggon & Horses on Lawrence Street, which opened its doors as a Batemans tied house in June 2008. Batemans refurbished the pub to a high standard, creating four separate and distinctive drinking areas. The snug behind the bar always provides a quiet refuge, while the front room is a good spot to watch televised sport; there’s also a secluded beer garden tucked away at the back. As well as beers by Batemans, including the gorgeous Mild (how do they pack so much taste into a 3% ABV beer?) there are interesting guests; often these are from other Lincolnshire brewers, but there is also a LocAle, with one from Rooster’s a permanent fixture. There have been two hugely enjoyable beer festivals, with a third to come this autumn. It’s run by Paul and Mandy Marshall, who came here from a rural Batemans pub, where they were the holders of the company’s Publicans of the Year title. Since the opening they’ve worked very hard in what is a very different pub to establish the Waggon & Horses, and it’s a credit to them that it is now considered to be an integral part of York’s real ale scene
Country Pub Autumn 2009
In the Country, Robert and Sue Franklin took over at the Bay Horse Inn in Terrington on July 12th 2008 and have enjoyed a really fantastic first year. The pub, a genuine free house with a homely atmosphere, is situated in the heart of the village and enjoys a beautiful rural location. There’s a dedicated bar area, with the other open plan type rooms set up for dining or drinking depending on demand and functions. It’s well-supported by the village choir, clubs such as bowls, tennis and garden, the Women’s Institute and plenty of other groups who use it for meetings and socials. The customer base is growing every week with newcomers arriving to sample the excellent food, for which the pub has a great reputation, and real ales. Why not try the Early Bird offer: you get a 10% reduction from your entire bill if you order food and drinks between 5.30pm and 7pm Wednesday to Saturday. Behind the pub is the Storyteller Brewery, which itself celebrates its first birthday on September 12th. Robert was an award-winning home brewer before he opened his micro-brewery, and joined our LocAle scheme as soon as he opened.
Previous Winners
For the Town winners, the location is York unless otherwise specified.
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Town |
Country |
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| Autumn 2009 |
Waggon & Horses |
Bay Horse Inn, Terrington |
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| Summer 2009 |
Punch Bowl, Blossom Street |
Boot & Shoe, Ellerton |
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| Spring 2009 |
Judges Lodgings |
Gait, Millington |
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| Winter 2008 |
Guy Fawkes |
Wadkin Arms, Osgodby |
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| Autumn 2008 |
Three-Legged Mare |
Cross Keys, Thixendale |
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| Summer 2008 |
Swan, Clementhorpe |
Forresters Arms, Kilburn |
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| Spring 2008 |
Lysander Arms |
George & Dragon, West Haddlesey |
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| Winter 2007 |
George & Dragon, Kirkbymoorside |
Barnes Wallis, Howden Station |
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| Autumn 2007 |
Jackdaw, Tadcaster |
Farmers Arms, Fridaythorpe |
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| Summer 2007 |
Yorkshire Terrier |
Crown & Cushion, Welburn |
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| Spring 2007 |
Brigantes |
Wheatsheaf, Burn |
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| Winter 2006 |
Rook & Gaskill |
Blacksmiths Arms, Lastingham |
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| Autumn 2006 |
Kings Head, Kirkbymoorside |
Jolly Farmers, Leavening |
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| Summer 2006 |
Blue Bell |
Ferry Boat Inn, Thorganby |
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| Spring 2006 |
Maltings |
Fleece, Bishop Wilton |
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| Winter 2005 |
Ackhorne |
Three Hares, Bilbrough |
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| Autumn 2005 |
Phoenix |
Wombwell Arms, Wass |
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| Summer 2005 |
Golden Lion |
New Inn, Cropton |
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| Spring 2005 |
Rose & Crown |
St. Vincent Arms, Sutton upon Derwent |
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| Winter 2004 |
Tap & Spile |
White Swan, Deighton |
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| Autumn 2004 |
Golden Slipper |
Blacksmith's, Lastingham |
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| Summer 2004 |
Minster Inn |
Blacksmith's Arms, Newton on Ouse |
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| Spring 2004 |
Royal Oak, Tadcaster |
Wheatsheaf, Burn |
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| Winter 2003 |
Rook & Gaskill |
Ferryboat, Thorganby |
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| Autumn 2003 |
George, Easingwold |
Malt Shovel, Oswaldkirk |
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| Summer 2003 |
Golden Ball |
Jug & Bottle, Bubwith |
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| Spring 2003 |
Olde Starre Inn |
Agar Arms, Warthill |
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| Winter 2002 |
Swan |
Greyhound, Riccall |
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| Autumn 2002 |
Tap & Spile |
Spotted Ox, Tockwith |
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| Summer 2002 |
Last Drop Inn |
Appletree Inn, Marton |
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| Spring 2002 |
Golden Lion |
Alice Hawthorn, Nun Monkton |
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| Winter 2001 |
Blue Bell |
Half Moon, Helperby |
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| Autumn 2001 |
Minster Inn |
St. Vincent Arms, Sutton upon Derwent |
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| Summer 2001 |
Phoenix |
Crown, Hemingbrough |
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| Spring 2001 |
Angel & White Horse, Tadcaster |
Stone Trough, Kirkham Abbey |
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| Winter 2000 |
Three Cranes |
Grey Horse, Elvington |
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| Autumn 2000 |
Wellington Inn |
Barnes Wallis, Howden Station |
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| Summer 2000 |
Carlton Tavern, Acomb |
Three Hares, Bilbrough |
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| Spring 2000 |
Victoria |
Alice Hawthorn, Nun Monkton |
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| Winter 1999 |
Ackhorne |
Jug, Chapel Haddlesey |
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| Autumn 1999 |
Saddle, Fulford |
Kings Arms, North Duffield |
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| Summer 1999 |
Maltings |
Greyhound, Saxton |
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| Spring 1999 |
Tap & Spile |
Wheatsheaf, Burn |
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| Winter 1998 |
Swan |
Ferryboat, Thorganby |
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| Autumn 1998 |
Sun, Acomb |
Ferry Inn, Cawood |
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| Summer 1998 |
Phalanx & Firkin |
Plough, Burton Salmon |
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| Spring 1998 |
Royal Oak, Selby |
Cross Keys, Thixendale |
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| Winter 1997 |
Rose & Crown |
Spotted Ox, Tockwith |
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| Autumn 1997 |
Golden Ball |
White Swan, Kirkbymoorside |
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| Summer 1997 |
Minster Inn |
Barnes Wallis, Howden Station |
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| Spring 1997 |
Golden Lion |
Alice Hawthorn, Nun Monkton |
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| Winter 1996 |
Cricketers, Selby |
Station, Easingwold |
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| Autumn 1996 |
Saddle, Fulford |
Ulleskelf Arms, Ulleskelf |
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| Summer 1996 |
Masons Arms |
Jolly Farmers, Leavening |
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| Spring 1996 |
Royal Oak |
St. Vincent Arms, Sutton upon Derwent |
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| Winter 1995 |
Albion Vaults, Selby |
Barnes Wallis, Howden Station |
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| Autumn 1995 |
Ackhorne |
New Inn, Cropton |
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| Summer 1995 |
Lighthorseman |
Kings Arms, North Duffield |
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| Spring 1995 |
Brewers Arms |
Jolly Farmers, Leavening |
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| Winter 1994 |
Maltings |
Hemingbrough Hall Hotel |
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| Autumn 1994 |
Blue Bell |
Golden Lion, Helperby |
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| Summer 1994 |
Wellington Inn |
New Inn, Cropton |
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| Spring 1994 |
York Beer Shop |
Alice Hawthorn, Nun Monkton |
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| Winter 1993 |
Ackhorne |
Ferry Inn, Cawood |
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| Autumn 1993 |
Maltings |
Station, Easingwold |
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| Summer 1993 |
Clarence Gardens Hotel |
Wombwell Arms, Wass |
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| Spring 1993 |
John Bull |
Golden Lion, Helperby |
Before this we selected a single winner from our entire branch area.
| Winter 1992 |
Spread Eagle, York |
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| Autumn 1992 |
Blue Bell, York |
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| Summer 1992 |
Station, Easingwold |
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| Spring 1992 |
Tap & Spile, York |
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| Winter 1991 |
Minster Inn, York |
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| Autumn 1991 |
Golden Ball, York |
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