Beloved Ramsden pub nominated at Great British Pub Awards

The prestigious awards are highly respected in the food and drink industry. A nomination, let alone a win, can often be seen adorning the inside of any pub nominated.

Judges said they received “an incredible number of entries” - but have whittled them down to the very best across the country.

This year, a cosy little spot in Oxfordshire was nominated for 'best sustainable pub'.

We were out on tour taking in The Fox at Leafield, The Royal Oak, Ramsden and The Three Horseshoes at Astall.
If you fancy a pint or two of Hooky beer on us, make sure you're at the pubs below when we arrive:

May 30th
Kings Head, Napton 6pm
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— Hook Norton Brewery (@HookyBrewery) May 29, 2024

Best Sustainable Pub

• Royal Oak Ramsden - Ramsden, Oxfordshire
• The Bell Inn - Castle Hedingham, Essex
• The George - Castleton, Hope Valley
• The Kings Head Inn, Brooke - Norwich, Norfolk
• The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling - Old Windsor, Berkshire
• The Pig's Head - London

Royal Oak Ramsden - Ramsden, Oxfordshire

The Royal Oak Ramsden is a beautiful seventeenth-century country inn with a restaurant and rooms, deep in the heart of Oxfordshire.

Their website reads: "Since the late 1980s the previous owners were renowned for excellent food, wine and a heart-filled welcome. 

 "Now in 2023, the Royal Oak continues to build on its reputation of providing travellers and locals with a warm welcome, great food and a wonderful pint or fine wine. 

"Sympathetic to its history and to its story, the Grade II listed building was been restored and refreshed throughout in 2020.  Retaining the essence of a traditional, local village pub, the addition of our bright, spacious dining area, snugs for more intimate gatherings, extensive outside space and five boutique bedrooms, there really is a spot for everyone."

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The Great British Pub Awards:

Their website states: "Tickets are now on sale for the UK's greatest pub party! The Great British Pub Awards 2024 will take place on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at Victoria Warehouse, a magnificent venue in the heart of Manchester.

"Our team are busy creating a truly unforgettable evening that will give pub teams an ideal place to network and enjoy a fantastic night together.

"The event isn't just about the glitz and glamour; it's a chance for you and your team to gain the recognition you deserve, catch up with industry leaders, and share in the celebration of our wonderful sector."