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A pub rescued from closure to become a ‘fantastic’ village local has been named pub of the year.
The Campaign for Real Ale praised the wide range of cask ales and gin on offer, as well as social events including music, quizzes, food nights and a photography club.It is now so successful that it’s been voted best pub of the year Matt Todd said: ‘I’m overwhelmed that our little pub – which had been handed a death sentence four years ago – has now been named the very best in the country.
‘To do this, we need to ensure our continued survival with the likes of small business rate relief, which has been absolutely vital to getting us through our fledgling years, helping us to realise our potential.’The pub, in the village of Wonston, has also raised more than £25,000 for charity ‘They have realised that it takes something special to create a sense of real belonging so that people want to come out of their homes and back in the pub.
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