Three Lancashire pubs have won accolades in the Great British Pub Awards 2023.
This year, a record number of pubs entered the awards and experienced two rounds of judging from industry professionals to find the best in the UK.
The pubs entered 18 different categories, including Best Pub for Food and Best Sustainable Pub.
Pubs across the UK were successful in the awards including some in Lancashire, let’s take a look.
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Lancashire pubs win at Great British Pub Awards 2023
The Bellflower in Garstang was named Best Pub for Dogs while the Royal Dyche in Burnley was named the Best Pub to Watch Sport.
Karl Quirante at The Cricketers in Ormskirk won the Best Young Pub Chef award.
The Bellflower is praised on Tripadvisor with a rating of four out of five.
One reviewer said it was a good place to visit with dogs: “This is one of the best pubs we have been to. Dog friendly, they have 2 areas for dogs and have a brilliant cone traffic light system to let people know if your dog is calm and friendly, doesn’t like to be petted, not too friendly with other dogs etc.
“There was a guy who worked there we didn’t catch his name but he was fantastic with the dogs and the kids always bringing treats for the dog. Even provided the entertainment telling us jokes.
“Food was lovely and service was fantastic.
“This place really is brilliant and would highly recommend a visit.”
You can find the full list of 2023 winners at the Great British Pub Awards website.
The Royal Dyche is praised on Tripadvisor with a four rating from five reviews.
One reviewer said: “Awesome outside and inside and great service and fan scenes before match we attended. Affordably priced, nice guys on the door and some pretty cool artwork on the wall outback displaying Burnley emblem. Would highly recommend pre match - it submerses you in the atmosphere”
The Cricketers is praised for its food and service on Tripadvisor where it has a rating of 4.5 out of five.
One reviewer said: “Great food. Great service. Lots of choice, something for everyone. Have eaten here regularly and doesn’t disappoint.”
The Great British Pub of the Year award went to The Cholmondeley Arms in Cheshire.
This pub also won the Best Country/Rural Pub of the Year accolade.
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