Kelham Island Tavern crowned Pub of the Year

The Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield has been crowned Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra).

The Kelham Island Tavern has been Camra Sheffield Pub of the Year for the last four years.

Licensee Trevor Wraith bought the pub in 2001 but the pub closed for six weeks in 2007 due to the flooding.

"We are absolutely overjoyed, this is fantastic news," said pub manager Lewis Gonda. "We honestly never thought we'd get to this stage of the competition, and we are so proud to have won. This award is due to the excellent brewers we deal with, our faithful and supportive pub regulars, and our invaluable staff members.'

Julian Hough, Camra's pubs director and one of the final judges, added: "The Kelham Island Tavern is a regular in the Good Beer Guide and has been treasured by pub-goers from Yorkshire and beyond since its opening in 2002.

"It truly is a pub for everyone, and its attention to detail is fantastic. To have won so many awards in such a short space of time, even enduring a disastrous flood in 2007, is a true testament to the dedication and commitment of its staff. The pub is a deserved winner, and a wonderful example of a well-run community pub."