Great British Pub Awards 2010 – our finalists

We are proud to announce that we have both General Manager’s and Partners through to the finals of the Morning Advertiser’s Great British Pub Awards 2010.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• James Duff from the Nant Inn – Best Turnaround Pub
• Mr and Mrs Moran from the Ings Hotel, Leeds – Best Cellar Category
• Sue Garnes (GM) at the Yacht, Bexleyheath – Best Cellar Category
• Jeff Smith and Tracey Lewis from the Red House, Sheffield – Best Entertainment Pub of the Year
• Steven Smith (GM) from the Fortesque Hotel, Plymouth – Best Cask Ale Pub
• Emma and Mark Jordan at the Alice Hawthorn, Nun Monkton – Best Newcomer in Great Britain (sponsored by Punch)
• Kate and David Deakin at the Shoulder of Mutton, Kirby Overblow – Best Community Pub of the Year

Two finalists who have really put the village pub back at the heart of its community, are Emma and Mark at the Alice Hawthorn, who worked tirelessly with Punch to restore the pub to its former glory following a joint £350,000 investment.

Emma and Mark’s business relationship manager, Paul Hirst, said: “Emma and Mark are extremely professional business people and always have the customer in mind. Their standards are impeccable and they have an outstanding retail offer. They appreciate good quality, good value and great service themselves and ensure that their customers receive that level of service every time they visit. We have a fantastic relationship and look forward to continuing to work closely together in partnership.

The finalists attend the glittering national final at The London Hilton on Park Lane on Thursday 9th September to find out whether they will be crowned overall champions of their categories.

Click here to visit the Great British Pub Awards website.