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“The Ship has always been the local’s pub, so to create some stability now that the pub has re-opened has been fantastic. I’m from Richmond so I think the local’s know that my heart’s genuinely in it!.” |
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Julie Robinson, Ship Inn, Richmond |
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“We thought changing our name to Wayne Rooney or Fabio Capello would be something different. We appeared on James Cordon’s World Cup show last Friday night!” |
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Clover Taverns, multiple operator of ten pubs |
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“Our WAGs night was a fantastic turn out and a great networking opportunity bringing local traders together. We’re going to continue to run similar events in the future.” |
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Alison Brunsdon, The Wine Bar, Bristol |
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“It was a fantastic weekend and we saw a lot of new faces visiting the pub, we even turned over £1,500 in one night! I would really recommend it to any struggling pubs as it is one of the best things to do as it appeals to all age groups and brings the local community together.” |
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Maggie Traynor, New Inn, Barnsley |
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“We believe the key to our success is our attitude of locally sourcing everything and treating each customer as special. Nothing is too much for our staff and customer satisfaction is always the top priority.” |
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Ian Clark, White Horse, Brigg |
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“Since we re-opened during Easter, we’ve had a fantastic response from the local community. It has been so busy we’ve had to turn people away and now customers have to book in advance to visit the restaurant.” |
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Jason Brown, The Weir, Bridge of Weir |
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“I jumped at the chance to run The Prospect of Whitby as I have been past it on the river so many times while boating with my parents. I took on the pub in November 2008, with the intention of developing the service, standards and atmosphere of the Prospect’s heyday”. |
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John Towler, The Prospect Of Whitby, Wapping |
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“This is the very first Twitter-based RSC production and it’s being supported by some big names including 3 and Channel Four.” |
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John Nealon, Shakespeare's Head, Great Marlborough Street |
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"Being a landlord and a vicar are similar in many ways. We listen to people's troubles, help with wedding celebrations and funerals, and we raise money for people less fortunate than us." |
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Andrew Southerden, The Coach & Horses, Kibworth, Leicester |
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“We have been working with Punch for the last 12 years, running and developing other pubs in their estate, and when the opportunity arose to work with them on our first venture as Distinctive Inns, we jumped at the chance.” |
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James Bull and Ross Tunaley, Swan, Newark |
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“I’d always wanted to run my own pub and for me it was really about getting the basics right – great quality cask and a friendly welcome.” |
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Steve and Mandy Edwards, Castle Mona, Newcastle Under Lyme |
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“We use mood measuring technology to test the emotional state of customers. Whatever mood they’re in when they arrive, whether they’re stressed, tense or just feeling a bit low, we use a special blend of herbs and spices in our dishes to restore their emotional wellbeing.” |
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Sanjeev Kumar, Sanjeev's Indian Restaurant & Bar, Stoke-on-Trent |
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“This Award is a fantastic recognition of all the hard work we’ve put into making The Globe Inn a safe, enjoyable place to visit. We’re thrilled and grateful to our dedicated and hard-working staff team who have implemented the pub’s policies, and to Punch Taverns for their support with the refurbishment.” |
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Sharon and John Chittock, Globe, Chichester |
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“Since we took on the pub it’s all been about making it work so we keep trying out new ideas to drive trade. We involve the local community in everything we do and we want to continue to work with Punch to make our great pub work!” |
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Peter Gough, George & Dragon, Thringstone |
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“It’s really important for us to get honest feedback from our guests so that we can improve on our offer and deliver the high standards we strive for. I couldn’t be happier that Sarah has won, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the cash than on a dress for her big day.” |
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Barry Haworth, Running Horse, Bewdley |
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“The Red Lion is the people’s pub; we’re just looking after it for them! We always welcome the feedback we get from our customers and that is how we will move this lovely pub forwards.” |
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Shelly and Dave Page, The Red Lion, Atherstone |
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“We have been Cask Marque accredited for the last five years, and two years ago we received a Gold Beautiful Beer Award. Having this Platinum Award completes the set and proves that we serve some of the very best beer around!’’ |
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Jason Lloyd, Robin Hood, Shripney |
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