A leading North East pub has once again beaten off competition from around the country to be named the country’s Best Cask Ale Pub.
City Tavern, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, has been announced the winner in the national annual awards run by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars, beating more than 1100 other venues.
Licensee David King received the prestigious award at a gala celebration night in Liverpool from football legend and broadcaster Chris Kamara.
The pub scored full marks for the quality and range of its ten cask beers including its two house ales, City Tavern Ale and Bar Hound Gold Ale.
The judges singled out City Tavern’s 35 staff for their “remarkable” cask ale knowledge and commended David for his investment in training. They loved all the ‘little touches’ in City Tavern that educate customers about the cask range, from display jars showing each beer’s colour to the provision of free samples to customers deciding which beer to choose.
