Pub Awards 2008
PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
The Swan In The Rusheswww.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pub-swanintherushes.html 21, The Rushes, OPEN: 11-11 (12 Fri, Sat); 12 to 11 Sun REGULAR BEERS: Tel: 01509 217014 Formerly known as The Charnwood, The Swan was one of Tynmill's earliest pubs, opening in 1986. A traditional 3 room pub consisting of two quiet, comfortable rooms and the Charnwood Vaults, a lively room with a juke box and wooden bench seating. There is a constantly changing range of up to 6 guest beers, one of which is always a mild, as well as real cider and perry, a limited range of continental bottled and draught beers and a good range of malt whiskies and country wines. Upstairs there is a skittle alley/function room which hosts live music and the twice yearly beer festivals. There is also an upstairs smoker's terrace. The Swan was also branch ‘Town Pub of the Year 2006’
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VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
The Old Crown Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow,
Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HL
Tel: 01332 792392
OPEN: 11- midnight (1am Fri & Sat);
12- midnight Sun
REGULAR BEERS: Jennings Cocker
Hoop; Marston’s Pedigree, Old
Empire; guest beers [H]
17th century riverside coaching Inn with original oak beamed ceiling displaying an extensive collection of old jugs. The walls are covered with pub mirrors, brewery signs and railway memorabilia which even extend into the toilets. The cosy open plan interior is divided into two areas with the right side having a large inglenook fireplace. Good value food. Accommodation available
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MILD PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
Peacock Inn
26, Factory St, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 1AL
Tel: 01509 214215
OPEN: Mon-Thurs 11-12.30am,
Fri & Sat 11-1.30am,
Sun 12-12.30am
REGULAR BEERS: M&B MILD, BASS &
GUEST BEERS [H]
A basic “back street boozer” with no frills.
Popular for traditional pub games such as
darts and skittles. Reasonable priced
accommodation available. Filled rolls and
light snacks from 11am Mon-Sat. Sunday
Lunches 2-5pm. Convenient for the Great
Central Railway. Guest is often from the
Wicked Hathern Brewery.
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TOWN PUB OF THE YEAR 2008
The Moon & Bell 6 Wards End
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