A Somerset pub has been named among the best in South West England as part of the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023.
The Swan at Wedmore has been included among the seven establishments recognised in the South West regional section.
A total of 94 venues have been recognised in the annual event as the best in their respective counties.
The awards aim to highlight the positive and inspiring work being carried out across the UK’s hospitality industry.
Somerset pub named among best in South West
On The Swan's website, it says: "The team run a bustling village bar serving drinks and snacks from early in the morning until late at night. We have fires, stripped wood floors, comfy seats and bar stools."
Dogs are welcome in the bar area and there is also a "lovely sun-filled lounge area" which has "extra comfy chairs" and its own woodburner.
In terms of the drinks, the pub prides itself in serving "outstanding local ales and ciders" as well as a whole range of spirits.
It adds: "As with the food, we aim to reflect the seasons with our drinks, and as summer approaches we will be serving Pimms, fruity ciders and homemade lemonade."
On Tripadvisor, it has been well-received with a score of 4/5 from 750 reviews.
One reviewer wrote: "Fabulous lunch in a super old inn with lovely friendly and super efficient staff. Roaring fire lovely looking garden out back and free parking."
South West County Winners at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023
- Bell & Crown, Wiltshire
- The Crown at Ampney Brook, Gloucestershire
- The Driftwood Spars, Cornwall
- The Langton Arms, Dorset
- The Lost & Found, Bristol
- The Masons Arms, Devon
- The Swan Wedmore, Somerset
You can see the full list of County Winners via the National Pub & Bar Awards website.
How do the awards work?
Entries for the awards have been open since the start of the year, with hundreds of venues outlining the details of their operation, summarising the work that goes into design, training, team welfare, sustainability, food, drink, marketing and many other areas.
At the award ceremony in June, official regional winners will be crowned as well as an overall winner.
Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which runs the awards, said: “We were overwhelmed by the level and quality of entries this year.
“It just goes to show what magnificent work is going on across the UK hospitality sector. With outrageous energy costs, recruitment shortages and a punishing taxation system, these businesses are once again facing tough times.
"Now, more than ever, it’s vital that people support their local pubs and bars. So, ahead of the long Easter weekend, why not check out the finest in your county?”
