The Old Spot Inn scoops Pub of the Year

News - The Old Spot Inn pub in Dursley has not only won the prestigious title of CAMRA's Gloucestershire Pub of the Year 2009, but it has also been named the South West Pub of the Year too.

Every year experts from the Campaign for Real Ale have the enviable job of scouring pubs across the UK, looking for a drinking hole which stands out above all others – and this year the South West pub named the favourite was once again The Old Spot Inn in Dursley.

Commenting on the award, Ian Packham, South West Regional Director of CAMRA said: ‘In a region stretching from Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire in the north to Cornwall in the far south west, there is tremendous competition for this award and the Old Spot was up against very stiff competition from the winners of each of the 12 branches within the south west region.

‘This thriving local pub provides a very friendly atmosphere and an excellent range of good quality food is also available. This pub is where people from all walks of life can feel at home and enjoy a superb pint in very friendly and convivial surroundings.’

The Old Spot Inn was built as a farm cottage in 1776 and became a pub around 100 years ago – gaining its name from the famous Gloucestershire Old Spot pig. Landlord Steve Herbert describes it as ‘a pub of a thousand locals’, and many real ale fans make the pilgrimage to Dursley specifically to sample the fine local brews.

It’s also a popular stop-off for walkers along the Cotswold Way, taking advantage of the traditional pub’s intimate atmosphere, log fires and brewery memorabilia covering the walls.

As well as Uley Brewery’s Old Ric, The Old Spot Inn usually has at least eight real ales available – mainly from micro breweries – which are served in no less than five separate drinking areas.

Named the CAMRA national pub of the year in 2007, winning the South West and Gloucestershire title once again in 2009 only goes to confirm that The Old Spot’s standards are unbeatably high.

The Old Spot Inn is open from 11am to 11pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12pm to 11pm on Sundays. Call The Old Spot Inn on (01453) 542870 for more information.

SoGlos.com
12 October 2009