The Hare and Hounds wins Star Pubs & Bars Pub Hero at the Great British Pub Awards

Putting customers first was a hallmark of great pubs during the lockdown, and the Hare and Hounds in West Ardsley, Yorkshire was no exception

Jackie Fairburn, licensee, took the title of Star Pubs & Bars Pub Hero of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards Pub Heroes 2020, for her excellent work in looking after shielding and vulnerable members of her local community.

The pubs takeaway services provided a vital lifeline for many in the community and she even provided treats with afternoon teas, many sent free to local carehomes.

To hear more on her story, watch the video above.

The awards are kindly sponsored by Booker/Makro, Coca-Cola European Partners, Heineken UK, Diageo, Sky, EI Publican Partnerships, Admiral Taverns, Star Pubs & Bars, Punch Pubs & Co and Greene King.