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On Thursday 22nd February, the branch voted for our annual awards to pubs and clubs across the branch area.
We have so many great venues serving cask conditioned ale and live beer in the branch, it's an honour to name this year's winners....
The Best Newcomer for 2023-24 is Pray Tell in Sale who introduced cask ale this year and keep it excellently.
Most Improved Pub 2024 is The Unicorn in Altrincham which has really transformed its cask ale offer this past year and were scored highly by branch members for quality of their ales.
LocAle Pub Of The Year is awarded to The Longford Tap who have an admirable focus on championing of our local breweries.
Community Pub/Club of the Year is awarded to The Carlton Club in Whalley Range -very much at the heart of their community.
Cider Pub Of The Year for the second year running is Dunham Apple Barn , the tap for Dunham Press Cider
Club Of The Year 2024 is once again Flixton Conservative Club - although it was a close race with The Carlton Club, Flixton takes the title for the 11th consecutive time with their unwavering committment to championing local cask brewers and encouraging their members to try the ales on offer.
And last, coming out top for the third year running, the Trafford and Hulme CAMRA - Campaign For Real Ale Pub Of The Year for 2024 is The Beer House in Chorlton.
Presentation dates for all the above awards will be announced in due course.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all the pubs and clubs across the branch who continue to offer a great choice of beers and ciders to enjoy in social settings.
To see the history of branch award winners, click here.
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Our Winter Pub of the Season 2023/24 goes to......
As usual, you're always guaranteed a great pint! That's why this cracking pub has won CAMRA award after award and this is no exception.
A welcoming bar in Whalley Range with 5 hand pumps offering a range of strengths & usually something dark, as well as selection of craft keg and imported German beers. The ales are sourced locally & further afield, recently they hosted a Verdant tap takeover.
The winner is - Hillary Step
Join us on Thursday 15th February for the Award, and the launch of their house beer, brewed in collaboration with Blackjack brewery who will be there to celebrate with them.
Come and join us at 199 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester M16 0BH
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Flixton Conservative Club.
For 10 years running now, FCC has won the Trafford and Hulme Club of the Year award! Such an amazing accolade just shows what a fantastic club they are.
Ralph Warrington, Regional Director, presenting the award to Andrea, Club Steward and barmaid bar heroess - Pauline
Well done everyone!
For more information on what's going on at Flixton Conservative Club, head over to their website at https://flixtonconservativeclub.co.uk/
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Congratulations to Costello’s Bar Altrincham
Are the winners of our Pub Of The Season Autumn 2023.
The award was presented to the Manager and Assistant Manager, Jack and Olly, by our outgoing and new Chair.
At the time of the presentation Jack was serving his last few shifts as Manager. Lucy from Costello’s Bar Times Square, Warrington, has taken over the top job at Costello’s Bar Altrincham.
It is very much a case of welcome back Lucy! Lucy used work in their Altrincham bar before taking on the role as Manager at their Times Square bar. Trafford and Hulme CAMRA wish Jack all the best for the future after serving customers for 12 years at Costello’s Bar Altrincham.
This is the third award we have presented to this venue this year, in January they were presented our Special Award for being in the Good Beer Guide for 10 consecutive years and then in May they were awarded our Runner-Up Pub Of The Year 2023. Plus, all the other awards that the bar and brewery has won over the years.
Well done to all the team!
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Congratultions to The Carlton Club for winning our Community Club / Pub Of The Year 2023.
On the stage is Roo, Bar Manager, receiving the award on behalf of the Club from our Vice Chair during their Jazz Night.
A well deserved award.
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On Thursday 23rd March, we presented The Beer House with the branch award for Pub Of The Year 2023.
Alex received the award from our Chair. Alex gave a big thank you to all the staff and customers for making this possible.
Well done to Alex and the team for winning the award for the second year running.
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At the Branch Meeting on the 7th March 2023 the Old Roebuck was selected as the branch Spring Pub of the Season.
A tradional style pub which retains its individual rooms giving it a cosy.feel especially during the cooler spring evenings, making it a great place to enjoy some of the varied food on offer accompanied by one or perhaps more of the three cask ales usually on offer.
Join us on Tuesday 4th April for the presentation evening.
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On Thursday 16th February, the branch voted for our annual award winners for 2023.
The winners were:
Pub Of The Year: The Beer House, Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Club Of The Year: Flixton Conservative Club, Flixton Road, Urmston
Cider Pub Of The Year: The Apple Barn, Sawpit Street, Dunham Massey
Community Pub/Club of The Year: The Carlton Club, Carlton Road, Whalley Range
Sadly no new pubs or clubs selling cask ale were identified so there was no award for Best Newcomer.
No award for LocAle Pub / Club Of The Year was made as the branch LocAle scheme was not promoted in 2022.
More Articles …
- Pub of the Season Presentation to Beer House - Winter 22/23
- Special Award - 10 Years in the GBG - Costello's Altrincham
- Salutation - Pub of the Season Autumn 2022
- Salutation - Most Improved Pub 2020
- Old Abbey Taphouse - Community Pub of the Year for 2022
- Carlton Club - Most improved Pub/Club 2022
- Longford Tap - LocAle Pub of the Year 2022 Presentation Evening
- Fell Chorlton - Double Award Presentation
- Special Award - 10 Years in the GBG - Costello's Altrincham
- Pubs & Club Winners 2022 - The Results
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Pub of the Season Article Count: 71
Trafford & Hulme Branch awards four seasonal awards to pubs, bars & clubs in the branch area
The Pub Of The Season award is presented to a pub or bar within the branch area which has excelled in one or more areas:
a) introducing real ale to a new area or market where none has been available
b) on-going excellence in the quality of real ales (and ciders) on offer
c) on-going excellence of service to customers and/or the local community
d) significant increases in the sales of real ales and/or traditional ciders
e) excellence in support promotion of CAMRA and its aims
f) significant charitable work
Nominees for the award are put forward by local CAMRA members & voted on by branch members once a quarter.
A pub (while under the same management) cannot be Pub Of The Season more than once in a 3 year period. A pub must have been under the same management for over one year before it becomes eligible to be nominated as Pub Of The Season.
Find out more about Trafford & Hulme Branch's process for pub and club awards here.
Pub Of The Year Article Count: 19
The Pub Of The Year award is presented annually to a pub or bar which in the opinion of the membership “ticks all the boxes”. It should ideally offer a range of quality real ales, including speciality styles like dark beers; offer good real cider and perry; and offer at least one LocAle. A branch pub of the year should be a community pub that provides events and services for the local community. The pub should have a strong identity and personality that will often reflect the tastes of the licensee. The pub should exude a sense of welcome and the experience of your visit should leave you wanting to return.
The pub or bar should be the one the branch feels is the very best overall in our area as the Pub Of The Year shall be put forward by the branch for entry into the Greater Manchester Regional round of the CAMRA National Pub Of The Year award where it will be judged on quality of cask ale (and cider); atmosphere; décor; customer service; welcome; value for money; customer mix.
Find out more about Trafford & Hulme Branch's process for pub and club awards here.
Pub & Club Annual Awards Article Count: 19
While the branch celebrates four Pub Of The Season winners throughout the year, these often go to long standing pubs and bars which are awarded for longevity of excellence. Starting from 2013, the branch decided it wanted to also recognise pubs that excel in specific areas.
The branch presents four annual awards in addition to existing Pub of The Season and Pub Of The Year awards:
Best Newcomer
Most Improved Pub Or Club
Best Community Pub
Best LocAle Pub or Club
For full details of the awards, click here
Club Of The Year Article Count: 10
The Club Of The Year award is presented annually to the club, which shows the greatest commitment to Quality Real Ale. Factors to be considered are quality of cask ale (and cider); sympathy with CAMRA's aims (e.g. CAMRA literature displayed; hosting CAMRA events such as branch or committee meetings); welcome given to non-member cask ale drinkers; value for money on cask ales and ciders; promotion of real ale (e.g. real ale beer festivals, brewery nights, other real ale promotions).
Additionally CAMRA members must be welcomed to drink in the club on production of a current CAMRA membership card (guest admission fees and maximum visits before joining the club may apply).
Find out more about Trafford & Hulme Branch's process for pub and club awards here.
Cider Pub Of The Year Article Count: 6
The Cider & Perry Pub Of The Year award recognises a pub, bar or club that has best excelled in the promotion of real traditional draught ciders and perries appropriately served. Quality of the cider and perry offered is the most important criteria alongside overall promotion of real cider and perry and cider producers by the pub (e.g. posters and literature in the pub; tasting events; cider and perry pub festivals). A branch cider/perry pub of the year should offer a good range of quality real cider and perry, and ideally the choice over time should include a range of styles from different cider producers.
Find out more about Trafford & Hulme Branch's process for pub and club awards here.
Cask Champion Award Article Count: 1
The Trafford & Hulme Cask Champion award was created in 2010 to recognise the achievements of a person, group, pub or company that have made an outstanding contribution to furthering CAMRA\'s aims in the branch area.
There award is only presented infrequently when the branch considers that there is a candidate worthy of this honour.
Find out more about Trafford & Hulme Branch's process for pub and club awards here.
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