After picking up the title of best pub in Cumbria in April in the lead up to the finals of The National Pub & Bar Awards 2022, the Sedbergh hostelry has done it again, this time collecting the regional title for the Best Pub in the North West at the national finals held at 30 Euston Square on 22nd June.
The Black Bull was one of 15 pubs to be named as the best in its region, as 94 county-winning venues gathered in London to celebrate the achievements of some of the leading businesses in the industry.
As with previous years, the National Pub & Bar Awards brought together 94 pubs and bars from across the UK, each one having been awarded the title for the best in their county. From these, 15 Regional Winners were selected (see editor's notes below) before the National Winner The Frogmill, Gloucestershire was crowned the overall winner.
Five other accolades were also handed out on the evening, including: Pub Chef of the Year, which was won by Andy Link, The Riverside, Aymestrey; Bartender of the Year, was won by Harry Featherstone, The Red Lion, Cranford; Taproom of the Year, was won by Bowland Beer Hall, Clitheroe; Pub Brand of the Year was won by Brewhouse & Kitchen and Bar Brand of the Year was won by Revolution.
Each year The National Pub & Bar Awards aims to put exemplary on-trade businesses across the UK in the national spotlight, showcasing the hospitality industry’s diversity, creativity and vital importance to the UK economy.
James Ratcliffe, co-owner of the Black Bull said:
"This is totally unexpected, and so far, this year is proving to be a bit of a rollercoaster, having picked up several awards and our second AA Red Rosette for Culinary Excellence. This is testament to every member of the team who does their utmost to ensure each, and every guest had the very best experience possible. Working together as a team is what it’s all about and we’ll just quietly keep doing what we do and hopefully take everyone that visits the Black Bull on that journey with us as we progress."