S.P.B.W.

The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood
(Established 1963)

LONDON PUB OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Mike Hall presenting the certificate to "Binnie" Walsh.

The SPBW London Pub of the Year competition was launched in 1980 as a reaction to a 'best London pub' competition in a London evening paper, in which beer did not seem to be a significant criteria. Pubs are nominated by individual members and branches based in the Greater London area and are visited by a panel of voluntary judges. After the onerous task of visiting the pubs and drinking the beer the judges then vote on the best pub. The winning publican is subsequently presented with a certificate commemorating their victory.

The Happy Bar Staff!

Find out the winners of the past and present LPOTY Awards or check how the intrepid team of surveyors are getting on with Roger's Blog