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Pub Of The Year
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.
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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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For the second year in a row The Old Packet House is our Pub of the Year 2019. Dating back to the 18th century the pub was once the second inn on the journey from Manchester along the Great Bridgewater Canal which runs just behind the pub. Here they are recieving their award from our Chair at the awards presentation evening. Many congratulations to Claire, Roger and the Team.
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For the third year in a row The Old Packet House is our Pub of the Year 2020. Dating back to the 18th century the pub was once the second inn on the journey from Manchester along the Great Bridgewater Canal which runs just behind the pub. Many congratulations to Claire, Roger and the Team.
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Many congratulations to Roger and Claire at The Old Packet House our Pub Of The Year 2018 being presented with there award this evening by our Branch Chairman. Previously being one of our Pubs of the Season in 2013 and 2016.
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On the 2nd of May the Award for Trafford and Hulme CAMRA Pub of the Year was presented to PI(Altrincham). Here we can see Manager Chris Bardsley receiving the award:- 
Of course the rest of the staff had to get in on the act:-
At the same eveing Emma Stubbs, Duty Manager at the JP Joule Sale accepted the runners award.
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Pi (Altrincham) is voted Trafford and Hulme, CAMRA Pub Of The Year 2017. Pi continues its quiet reputation for a quality, European style bar, welcoming drinkers over two floors. During the past year they've provided an excellent range of beers. Pie Minister pie and mash for the hungry, along with free peanuts for the peckish, remain popular.
A reserved approach from Pi, without DJ or TV encourages conversation to dominate the atmosphere. They’ve plenty of options to talk about; A new house brew for 2017 from Runaway brewery (a very sessionable 4.2% pale ale) joins the two guest handpumps on the bar with typically two cider or perry options available. Pi has not forgotten its roots, and retains a strong bottle selection, recently complemented with a ‘Not beer’ menu to simplify the decision process for drinkers. The food is served until 11pm and includes vegan options
CAMRA Pub of the Year is judged on wider criteria than just the beer (though that has to be exceptional) and is considered to be the best overall pub for the area, accounting for decor, atmosphere, food and general facilities. Around Altrincham, the growth in competition from Altrincham Market Halls, only emphasises Pi’s success. The recipe is working, and reflected in very high review scores across other social media. For Pi to retain the Pub of the Year in these circumstances is a great accomplishment and testament to all involved.
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The Trafford & Hulme CAMRA Pub Of The Year 2016 is Pi (Altrincham). The award was presented to a packed pub of regulars and CAMRA members on 23rd June. The pub took the opportunity to launch their new range of bar snacks and also provided samples of new varieties of Pie Minster pies.
Pub manager Chris Bardsley receiving the award from branch Chair John O'Donnell
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