Hall & Woodhouse names pub of the year

Licensee Karen Wells picked up a cheque for £1,000 and a two day break after winning Hall and Woodhouse pub of the year title.

Her pub the Chestnut Horse in Easton, Winchester, came out on top at the company's tenanted awards event.

Karen said "The team at The Chestnut are absolutely elated with the award and I don't doubt that it will be a great booster to get us through December.

We are a very young but committed team, winning an award like this reiterates to us all that the hard work is worth it and that they as individuals are being recognised for their success"

Hall & Woodhouse run around 200 pubs in the South West of England.

Matt Kearsey, tenanted cirector, said "It is important we recognise our business partners for their success, especially through these challenging times. Karen and her team have successfully adapted their business, in innovative ways without compromising on quality. They are deserving winners and I am very proud of their achievement as they represent the best of Hall and Woodhouse."

Other winners were announced at the event were​:

Best Beer Quality - The Bull Inn, Sturminster Newton, Neil and Densie Roome

Best Garden - The Harbour Inn, Axmouth, Mark and Jan Baldaro

Best Business Innovation - The White Hart, Henfield, Gyles and Mo Culver

Best Food Pub - The Wheelwright Inn, Colyford, Gary and Toni Valentine

Best Newcomer to Hall and Woodhouse - The Kings Arms, Hampton Court, Simon Bailey and Sarah Murdock

Best Community Pub - The Plough, Ifield, Florence and Andrew Simpson and John Scudder