HOOKY DIAMOND AWARDS - Winners 2011
Best New Licensee – Sponsored by Westons Cider
Winner
Cap ‘n’ Gown, Worcester - Suzanne Poluczanis
Highly Commended
Ye Olde Reinedeer Inn - Marc Sylvester
Red Lion, Chipping Norton - Sheila Belton & Mick Taylor
Beer and Food Pub – Sponsored by Molson Coors
Winner
The George Hotel, Brailes - Bill & Charmaine Leadbeater
Highly Commended
Hare & Hounds, Wardington - Carol Wixey
Kings Head, Napton - Andy Judd
Presenting the Awards: Huw Mitchem (Molson Coors)
Community Pub of the Year – Sponsored by Diageo
Winner
Butchers Arms, Balscote - Ken & Eileen Thompson
Highly Commended
Red Lion, Steeple Aston - Melvin & Sarah Phipps
Presenting the Awards: David Gallagher (Diageo)
Best Beer Garden – Sponsored by Innsite UK
Winner
Great Western Arms, Aynho - Rene & Alison Klein
Highly Commended
Carpenters Arms - Andy Judd
Presenting the Award: Paul Griffiths (Innsite UK)
Best Website – Sponsored by Heddleworths
Winner
The George Hotel, Brailes - Bill & Charmaine Leadbeater
Highly Commended
Butchers Arms, Balscote - Ken & Eileen Thompson
Presenting the Awards: Mark Wardle (Heddleworths)
Best Food Pub of the Year – Sponsored by Heineken
Winner
Great Western Arms, Aynho - Rene & Alison Klein
Highly Commended
Crown and Tuns - Anton and Kathleen Hayter
Presenting the Awards: Simon Worn (Heineken)
Best Kept Exterior – Sponsored by Lester Land (Ian Gilchrist Memorial Salver)
Winner
Roebuck Inn, Drayton - Nick Saul
Highly Commended
Ye Olde Reinedeer Inn - Marc Sylvester
Presenting the Awards: Bill Land and Alice Churton
Best Kept Cellar – Sponsored by W M Refrigeration (Bill Clarke Memorial Salver)
Winner
Eagle Tavern, Witney - Ian Payne & Annette Hegerty
Highly Commended
Carpenters Arms - Andy Judd
Cap ‘n’ Gown, Worcester - Suzanne Poluczanis
Presenting the Awards: Rob Mead (WM Refrigeration) & Paula Clarke
Best Accommodation Pub – Sponsored by Gallagher Heath
Winner
Elephant & Castle, Bloxham - Simon Finch
Highly Commended
Fox Hotel - John Priest
Presenting the Awards: John Thompson (Gallagher Heath)
Highest Scoring Cask Marque – David Clarke Memorial Trophy
Winner
Fox Hotel, Chipping Norton - John Priest
Highly Commended
Red Lion, Steeple Aston - Melvin & Sarah Phipps
Presenting the Awards: James Clarke (Hook Norton Brewery)
Pub of the Year – Sponsored by Carlsberg (Richard Gilchrist Memorial Trophy)
Winner
Great Western Arms, Aynho - Rene & Alison Klein
Highly Commended
Elephant & Castle - Simon Finch
Presenting the Awards: Geraint Williams (Carlsberg) & Lizzie Williams