Once again, for the fourth time in six years (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012), it is our pleasure to announce that the Harp, Chandos Place, Covent Garden, is our Branch Pub of the Year. The last time The Harp was eligible for this award, it went on to win the competition for CAMRA National Pub of the Year. This was the first time ever that a London pub had captured the coveted plaque.
First Runner-up was the Cleveland Arms, Chilworth Street, Paddington. This friendly neighbourhood local is a perennial occupant of the top three pubs in the branch.
This year, there was a tie for Second Runner-up, with the White Horse at Parsons Green and the Uxbridge Arms in Notting Hill Gate tied for third place.
This is a tough competition. There were ten pubs on the short-list and the winners were chosen by a public vote that was open to all branch members. Please join us in congratulating the licensees and watch the Branch Diary for announcements of the award celebrations and presentations in each pub.
