It was celebrations all round last night as the 94 County Winners of the National Pub & Bar Awards gathered at BAFTA to receive and celebrate their well-earned accolades, and find out who would be crowned best in their region. There was also a very special award for one lucky winner who would be named the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year.

The awards, which are hosted annually by Pub & Bar Magazine, have become a notable event in the on-trade calendar, offering the hard-working teams from pubs and bars around the country a rare chance to let their hair down and celebrate their achievements.

Tristan O’Hana, the publication’s editor, last night said, “What makes the National Pub & Bar Awards so special is that everyone in that theatre was there to celebrate being the best in their county. The occasion is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to acknowledge the incredible work that these businesses do for us all – our pubs and bars are a huge asset to local communities, as well as the whole of the country.”

Fifteen Regional Winners were chosen – you can see the full list here – while the prestigious title of National Pub of the Year was awarded to The White Horse at Chilgrove.

After receiving the award, landlord Richard Miller told Pub and Bar Magazine, “This feels amazing. We drive the team really hard and we demand a lot from them, so to be recognised because of them is brilliant. This award is for the team and all their hard work. I’m really proud. This award will be fantastic for business.”

Congratulations to all!