Oswestry pub wins CAMRA award a year after opening
A pub has won an award from the real ales group Camra, a year after opening.
The Bailey Head pub in Oswestry, formerly the Castle Tavern, was voted market towns' pub of the year by Shrewsbury and West Shropshire Camra,
Licensees Duncan Borrowman and Grace Goodlad will celebrate with a special evening for their customers.
Mr Borrowman said: "To say that we are stunned to win this award in our first year is an understatement. We had won a number of Camra awards at the members' club we were involved with before we moved to Oswestry, up to National Club of the Year runner up twice, but winning these awards in the far more competitive arena of pubs caps them all. We are extremely humbled and grateful.
"If our customers didn't drink the beer and vote for us this wouldn't have happened so we want to ensure they can join in the celebration."
On May 13 the Bailey Head pub will have a 'tap takeover' of beers from Chapel Brewery in Dudleston Heath, including a special beer brewed with Ken King the brewer at Chapel.
Customers can meet Ken and enjoy an evening of surprises Mr Borrowman said.
