The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced the winners of its annual Pub Design Awards, recognising the best refurbishment and conservation work.
The Vines, Liverpool, winner of the Historic England Conservation Award
This year, there are three winners, with two highly commended and three commended pubs, across categories ranging from refurbishment to new build.
The Vines, Liverpool, has won the Historic England Conservation Award. A full refurbishment of the interior of the iconic grade II* listed Edwardian pub has undone years of poor care.
In the new build category, Hall & Woodhouse Taplow, in Buckinghamshire, was highly commended. Located by the River Thames, with an expansive outdoor terrace that provides wonderful views over the local landscape, the two-storey state-of-the-art building features striking architecture that complements its surrounding environment.
bod, Alsager, is a winner in the conversion to pub use class. Previously a solicitors’ office, Titanic Brewery’s latest café bar features extensive use of recycled and re-purposed materials, converting the original internal doors into the frontage of a bespoke bar, and featuring a chandelier made from Titanic beer bottles. Judges also praised a new conservatory which gives a ‘wow’ factor to the bar.
Another winner in the same class is the Kings Arms, Elham. This ancient inn, which has been part of the social life of the village for centuries, has had a creative makeover which has enhanced the atmosphere of the building. The total internal and external renovation and remodelling has resulted a warm, welcoming, and contemporary environment.
Highly commended in the category was the Crown Inn, Chislehurst. The pub, which dates back to 1874, underwent a major 12-week renovation, with care taken to retain its unique character while introducing a more modern look and feel. An impressive central servery and a light and airy orangery leading out into the remodelled garden area are features.
Two pubs were commended in this category. The Bell, Tring, a 17th century coaching inn, received a sensitive redesign and redecoration to give it a contemporary feel while enhancing its historic features.
Having been closed for years and in a near-derelict condition, The Sheep & Penguin, Wells, appeared highly unlikely to ever re-open. A complete restoration has breathed new life into the pub, transforming it from an eyesore into a building that makes a positive contribution to the city’s streetscape. The judges described it as “a bright and welcoming place for a drink or a meal”.
The Pipe Makers Arms, Broseley, was commended in the community local category. CAMRA describes it as a quality refurbishment of a pub which provides attractive facilities for a range of community groups and activities.
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