A charming village pub with roots going as far back as the 14th century is raising a glass in celebration after it was named the best in all of Britain.
The Rose and Crown in Snettisham, Norfolk, was awarded the prestigious Pub of the Year title in the latest edition of the Good Pub Guide thanks to glowing reviews from its loyal customers.
More than 5,000 pubs from across the country were vying for the title that was claimed by Anthony and Jeanette Goodrich, who have been running the 700-year-old pub for nearly 20 years.
Best in glass: The Rose and Crown in Snettisham, Norfolk, has been named Pub of the Year
Readers of the annual pubgoer’s bible raved about The Rose and Crown for its food and drink, and they praised its three period bars and dining hall.
Mr Goodrich paid tribute to his staff, saying they are one of the key elements of the pub’s success.
2015 GOOD PUB GUIDE WINNERS
- Pub of the Year: Rose and Crown, Snettisham, Norfolk
- Dining Pub: Pipe and Glass, South Dalton, Yorkshire
- New Pub: Church Inn, Mobberley, Cheshire
- Own Brew Pub: Church Inn, Uppermill, Lancashire
- Beer Pub: Nag's Head, Malvern, Worcester
- Whisky Pub: Sligachan Hotel, Sligachan, Isle of Skye
- Wine Pub: Woods Bar and Restaurant, Dulverton, Somerset
- Unspoilt Pub: Square and Compass, Worth Matravers, Dorset
The award for Inn of the Year went to Jeremy and Vanessa Lee for their refurbishment of the New Inn
He said: ‘They all take immense pride in being part of The Rose and Crown team, and this award is a great endorsement of their dedication and hard work.
‘To keep The Rose and Crown a proper local drinking pub at heart has been our guiding principle throughout.
‘We are first and foremost a pub, albeit one serving great food and with delightful bedrooms, and that is what gives The Rose and Crown its very special atmosphere.’
The quintessentially English pub overlooks the village cricket green and there are rumours that it opened in the 1300s to serve workers who were building a nearby church.
The 2015 edition of the Good Pub Guide, released on Thursday, celebrates the very best of Britain’s drinking establishments. Winners were recognized in more than a dozen national categories.
Source: the dailymail
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