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Pub of the Year 2009 York CAMRA’s Pub of the Year for 2009 is the Swan on Clementhorpe. All branch members, around 600 of us, had the chance to vote by post; the shortlist was made up of our Pubs of the Season in 2008. Most readers will need no introduction to this classic old pub, which appeals both for its architecture and its beer. It’s got an unusual (for York) layout, which is common in the old West Riding of Yorkshire – a drinking corridor with rooms off. The small public bar has a darts board and TV for live sports, while the spacious lounge at the back boasts plush seating and a real fire. Outside there’s a neat beer garden and excellent provision for smokers; a lot of work has gone into improving these facilities since the smoking ban, which is much appreciated by customers. The pub changed hands in 2007 when the popular Pete and Rachel McNichol left after 10 years. (The timing of the change meant that we couldn’t consider it for inclusion in the last two editions of the Good Beer Guide.) The lease was bought by Paul Crossman, himself a regular at the pub, who was well-placed to carry on their good work, helped in no small way by manager Kerry Brown, who stayed on; it’s a big compliment to them to say that you’d be hard-pressed to spot the change. Tetley’s Bitter, Timothy Taylor Landlord and Copper Dragon Golden Pippin are permanent, with an ever-changing range of guests, featuring breweries such as Great Heck, Rudgate and Salamander, as well as a hand-pulled cider. Paul and Kerry were delighted by the news. As Paul put it: “It was a wonderful surprise and it’s really made our week. We’re looking forward to the presentation in April, and plan to make a night of it!” Previous Winners
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