What is it that makes a great pub?
There are many awards and competitions to find the best pub across the country, but having had the opportunity to visit one or two across the Runnymede and Weybridge constituency over the years, I am always surprised more of our amazing locals don’t top the list.
Whether you’re looking for great beer, fantastic food, best atmosphere, great music, amazing staff, stunning pub garden, or the best place to watch the football, pubs from Egham to Oxshott, and all our towns and villages in between, have it all.
But which one really is the best? Having debated this many times with friends, I decided it’s time to find out and launch the Runnymede and Weybridge Pub of the Year competition.
Thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite local pub - it is clear we have a large number of amazing pubs which are really appreciated by the community for their welcoming atmosphere, great food, drinks, music, sports and more.
It is always difficult to shortlist from so many amazing recommendations, but the shortlist is set out below:
- The Bear, Oxshott – recommended for best food, garden, and atmosphere
- The Jolly Farmer, Weybridge – recommended for best music, atmosphere, sport and heart of the community
- The Old Swan, Chertsey – recommended for best beer, food, friendly atmosphere, heart of the community
- The Pelican, Addlestone – recommended for best food, music, atmosphere and pub garden
- The Red Lion, Egham – recommended for best food, drink, atmosphere and sport
- The White Hart, New Haw – recommended for best food, atmosphere, pub garden, and heart of the community
I will be visiting each of the shortlisted venues in the coming weeks (some I know well, others I am looking forward to getting to know), and the final vote for Runnymede and Weybridge’s Pub of the Year will take place next month.
Congratulations to every pub nominated, I will be reaching out to each to let them know the amazing feedback I have received from their customers.
