The Publican Food & Drink Awards 2009: And the winners are...
The winners of this year's Publican Food & Drink Awards have been revealed during a glittering ceremony at a top Central London hotel.
Sixteen awards were handed out to the pubs and pub companies that in the last 12 months have thrived, despite the economic climate.
The black tie event, at Park Lane's Intercontinental Hotel, was hosted by comedian Dominic Holland.
Caroline Nodder, editor of The Publican said: "All our winners and finalists are true ambassadors for the pub industry. They have drive, dedication and professionalism by the bucketload and are truly an inspiration to us all.
"Proof, if needed, that pubs are alive and well and leading the hospitality sector forward."
The winners are:
Beer Range Pub of the Year
Pivo Café Bar, York
Chef of the Year
Alex Pallatt, Fox & Hounds, Eggesford, Devon
Classic Food Pub of the Year
The Royal Standard of England, Beaconsfield, Bucks
Drinks Pub of the Year
The Royal Standard of England, Beaconsfield, Bucks
Food Pub of the Year
The Somerset Arms, Warminster, Wiltshire
Gastro Pub of the Year
Somerstown Coffee House, Euston, London
HQ Food Champion of the Year
Paul Drye, St Austell Brewery, St Austell, Cornwall
Local Food Pub of the Year
Ye Olde Sun Inn, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Food Pub Company of the Year
Whiting and Hammond, Tonbridge, Kent
Spirits Pub of the Year
The Hide Bar, Southwark, London
Sunday Lunch Pub of the Year
The Eagle at Barrow, Barrow, Lancashire
Team of the Year - Back of House
Fiveways, Ormskirk, Lancashire
Team of the Year - Front of House
Ye Old Sun Inn, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Unsung Hero of the Year
Joanie Clement, the Nightingale, Balham, South London
Wine Pub of the Year
The Vintry, City of London
Cask Ale Pub of the Year
The Dove Street Inn, Ipswich, Suffolk
