The Telford and East Shropshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has celebrated the achievements of two top local pubs during a presentation event.
Telford and East Shropshire branch chair, Paul Jones, present the town pub of the year award to Tom and Eloise Sutton, of The Anvil, Shifnal
Branch members met at The Anvil, in Shifnal, to present the licensees with the award for town pub of the year.
The award was voted for by the hundreds of members of the CAMRA branch, who thought that the pub was just perfect all year round, with a welcoming fire burning in the winter and a spacious beer garden available in the summer.
The quality of the cask ale on offer was, of course, noted, and the family-friendly atmosphere was highly commended. The award was presented to the Anvil’s licensees, Tom and Eloise Sutton, by new branch chairman, Paul Jones.
Sam Jervis, from the Lion O’Morfe, in Upper Farmcote, was also present to accept his pub’s award for rural pub of the year. The multi-award-winning Lion is described as a ‘classic country pub’, with a small bar for drinkers and an excellent restaurant for diners.
Sam and his team (mainly family members) rescued the pub from a nine-year closure just a few years ago, and the venue continues to go from strength to strength.
