Surrey pub wins top Fuller's award

Pub managers John Hersey and Ellie Bedford were presented with the prestigious Griffin Trophy after being recognised as the best pub from Fuller’s estate of over 360 pubs across the South of England.

Commenting on the award, they said: “We’re delighted to accept this award on behalf of the whole team from the Queen’s Head. Having won the Outstanding Achievement award last year we knew it would be tough to come back and show enough improvement to win one of the main categories this year.

“However, with a combination of tireless effort, a great team behind us and a determination never to settle for second best we were happy that we’d given ourselves a chance of winning again this year.”

Fuller’s chairman Michael Turner said: “The Queen’s Head was victorious in the Outstanding Achievement category in the awards last year, and the team have shown fantastic dedication and a commitment to excellence and improvement that is truly remarkable.

“The Queen’s Head is the epitome of what a local pub should be all about. The décor is stylish and sophisticated, but warm, providing customers with a perfect home from home in which they can enjoy great food, terrific cask ales and wonderful wines all in a cosy, intimate space and congenial atmosphere.

“John and Ellie have the highest standards in everything they do, and it is done with such effortless style that you’d think running a pub was the easiest job in the world. I’m extremely proud to have the Fuller’s name above the door and they are extremely deserving winners of The Griffin Trophy.”