Great British Pub Awards 2017
John Smith's Great British Pub Awards 2017: summary of the night according to Twitter
For months, the anticipation for the Great British Pub Awards has been building, finally accumulating in a glamorous evening at the Hilton Park Lane, London, last night (September 7), with finalists coming from far and wide.
We are on our way #pubawards#gbpa#hermitagerd@acinns#fingerscrossedpic.twitter.com/3I935e1UOa
— Hermitage Rd. (@HermitageRd) September 7, 2017
On our way to London! For the #PubAwards Nominated for 3 awards and Dom's nominated for chef of the year! pic.twitter.com/HPHJGsOQeW
— The Roebuck Laughton (@LaughtonRoebuck) September 7, 2017
Just arrived at our hotel. Time to get ready for tonights #pubawards@chaplinscellarpic.twitter.com/9MuEd6wkze
— Harry Seccombe (@harrychaplins) September 7, 2017
As soon as guests entered the venue they were greeted with a sparkling array of beverages to try, from Diageo, Southern Comfort, Schweppes, and John Smith's.
Join the spirits revolution with @DiageoGB#pubawards#spirits#pubspic.twitter.com/q7Mm6Fe64V
— Morning Advertiser (@morningad) September 7, 2017
The doors are open, come on down! #PubAwardspic.twitter.com/G09c3GsoGn
— Morning Advertiser (@morningad) September 7, 2017
#southernwelcome at GB #pubawards Loving it! #spiritsbar#southernmulepic.twitter.com/LORmoV4mwJ
— CheersCafeBarTavern (@CheersCafeBar) September 7, 2017
After spending time mingling, networking and gossiping publicans made their way to dinner, the awards tantalisingly minutes away.
Before the main event kicked off, guests were treated to the comedic delight of Henning Wehn.
Love @henningwehn & think he's very 'brave' to take to the stage @morningad#pubawardspic.twitter.com/8eeB70ZGuQ
— Kate Hempsall (@katehempsall) September 7, 2017
Henning Wehn very funny guy @morningad#PubAwardspic.twitter.com/xIbV5FV5c7
— Helen McIlveen (@HelenMcIlveen1) September 7, 2017
At long last, the awards were handed out – with winners crying tears of joy at their success!
Right, enough chit chat. It's the moment you've all been waiting for! The 2017 John Smith's Great British #PubAwards winners are incoming...
— Morning Advertiser (@morningad) September 7, 2017
Best Freehouse #PubAwardspic.twitter.com/7g2PaJEz3Z
— The Roebuck Laughton (@LaughtonRoebuck) September 7, 2017
@TheWhiteHorseUK wins Best Inn #PubAwards@morningadpic.twitter.com/C1pEIhHAdu
— Burr Media (@BurrMedia) September 7, 2017
That's a wrap folks, @theeastfieldinn scoops best Family Pub sponsored by @CocaColaEP. Congratulations! #PubAwardspic.twitter.com/NNr18w59Ml
— Amy Burgess (@Starlet3000) September 7, 2017
Congratulations #Weymouth + Keith Treggiden + team. Best live entertainment pub Rendezvous #PubAwardspic.twitter.com/oP7yxzgubH
— Laurence Herdman (@lozherdman) September 8, 2017
The Eagle and Child wins the John Smith's Great British Pub of the Year 2017 #PubAwardshttps://t.co/NRXu1WV00M
— Morning Advertiser (@morningad) September 7, 2017
#PubAwards@MCAInsight@morningad The Winner.....The Eagle and Child Ramsbottom Lancs. Well done! pic.twitter.com/yfDKrRbz9d
— Michael Blakesley (@MBlakesleynow) September 7, 2017
Congratulations to all our finalists, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!
