Awards for Excellence

Many of the pubs listed on this site have received awards for excellence recognising thier commitment to providing good customer service, quality facilities, and the best quality beer and food.

AA Ratings 

AA 2 Rosette

This accreditation for accommodation is split between Hotel and Guest Accommodation classification on a scale of one to five stars, with one being the most simple and five being more luxurious. Click here for a full explanation of the criteria for the AA accommodation star ratings and AA Rosette rating for restaurants.

 

Visit England Ratings and Awards 

Visit England Gold Award Visit England award ratings are exactly the same criteria as other national assessment bodies such as the AA. “The awards recognise businesses that incorporate best practice throughout their operation and also celebrate the very best in quality and innovation, helping to raise standards across the industry and secure England’s place as a world-class holiday destination.”

 

Cask Marque

Pubs that serve consistently good cask ale can gain the Cask Marque award. These pubs are inspected twice a year by qualified assessors, mostly brewers who check up to six cask ales on the bar for temperature, appearance, aroma and taste.