PMA editor Ed Bedington congratulated the winner of the Sky Great British Pub of the Year as The Shibden Mill Inn they received the trophy.
Former Pub of the Year The Grafton graciously passed on its crown to the Shibden.
Regional winners turned out in force in hope of bagging the national prize.
Charles Wells supported its pub, eagerly anticipating the Best Managed Pub category.
Some licensees had time for a few drinks before GBPA.
Star Pubs & Bars was soaking in the electric atmosphere at its table.
The Clissold Arms showed off its promotion of its regional achievement ahead of GBPA.
Purecraft Bars' Best Beer Pub/Bar award hit the hay after a long night of celebration.
See the full list of winners.