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North Wales Live
a day ago
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- North Wales Live
North Wales pub revamped by Brunning and Price founder named one of best in UK
A pub that was stunningly revamped by the founder of the Brunning and Price (B&P) group has named one of the UK's most beautiful. The Druid Inn in Gorsedd, near Holywell, closed in June 2023 and it later emerged it had been snapped up by Pubs Limited. That group is run by Jerry Brunning, who started Brunning and Price(B&P) with Graham Price in the late 1980s. B&P became a roaring success with pubs in North Wales and Cheshire and the pair later sold their shares to the Restaurant Group. Jerry started Pubs Ltd, with The Druid its first location in North Wales. It reopened in spring 2024 - adding to the group's existing five sites in Cheshire and Shropshire. A major renovation took place ahead of the reopening. That pub has now been named as one of the most beautiful in Britain and won the CAMRA and Historic England award for the Best Refurbishment of an existing pub in the UK. Druid Inn was praised for its "extensive yet thoughtful renovation", with the judges praising the pub for its "cosy nook and crannies, a welcoming central bar, comfortable seating, quirky artwork, soft lighting, roaring fireplaces and a private dining room". The pub said: "This was a complete surprise. We didn't know we were in the running for this at all, so it was a complete shock when we got the news. We love our little pub and all its nooks and crannies, so we're super happy that the hard work put into the refurbishment has been recognised! "Twenty pubs are closing per week, yet they are so important to our local community. They're a place to meet friends, old and new and enjoy good quality food and drink.
Wales Online
6 days ago
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- Wales Online
The Welsh pub named among the best-looking boozers in the UK
The Welsh pub named among the best-looking boozers in the UK The pub has won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025 The Druid Inn in Gorsedd has been crowned as one of the best pubs in the UK after it won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA'S Pub Design Awards 2025 (Image: Druid Inn ) A pub in Wales has been officially crowned one of the most beautiful in the UK. The Druid Inn in Gorsedd near Holywell has won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025. The competition celebrates some of the most visually stunning, historically significant and "lovingly" restored pubs across the UK. In its category, Druid Inn was praised for its "extensive yet thoughtful renovation", with the judges praising the pub for its "cosy nook and crannies, a welcoming central bar, comfortable seating, quirky artwork, soft lighting, roaring fireplaces and a private dining room". In June 2023, the pub was closed by Thwaites Brewery but it later emerged it had been snapped up by Pub Limited - a group run by Jerry Brunning, who started Brunning and Price (B&P) with Graham Price in the late 1980s. B&P became a roaring success with pubs in the north Wales and Cheshire area, and the pair later sold their shares to the Restaurant Group. The Druid reopened in March 2024 following a major renovation. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . The Druid Inn in Gorsedd near Holywell has won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025 (Image: Druid Inn ) Article continues below Now, the pub is a popular venue in the Flintshire area, open seven days a week and serving food from 12pm daily. Its menu serves pub classics such as steak and ale pie, fish and chips and burgers, alongside international dishes such as shakshuka, wild garlic gnocchi and crispy hoisin duck pancakes. The inn is opened seven days a week (Image: Druid Inn ) The Welsh pub joins other worthy winners for the CAMRA awards this year, including pubs in Staffordshire, London, Surry and Herefordshire. The Peasant's Tavern in North Walsham, Norfolk narrowly missed the top spot to The Druid Inn but was highly commended in the 'Refurbishment' category. In its category, Druid Inn was praised for its "extensive yet thoughtful renovation", with the judges praising the pub for its "cosy nook and crannies" (Image: Druid Inn ) Andrew Davison, Chair of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, said: "The Pub Design Awards recognise the highest standards of pub architecture, rewarding artistic flair and painstaking historical conservation. "From inviting streetcorner locals to striking medieval coaching inns, there are some stunning pubs in the UK, and the craftmanship involved in making these venues a gorgeous place to enjoy cask beer and real cider or perry should rightfully be applauded. "I encourage heritage enthusiasts and pub lovers alike to visit these inspirational buildings." The Welsh pub joins other worthy winners for the CAMRA awards this year, including pubs in Staffordshire, London, Surry and Herefordshire (Image: Druid Inn ) Gary Timmins Chair of CAMRA's Awards Committee added: "This year's awards are tinged with sadness, as one of our winners, the Python's Arms, has had to make the heart-breaking decision to close its doors for good. "Due to the financial pressures facing all pubs across the UK, the local community has lost what should have been a valuable new social hub for generations to come. The competition celebrates some of the most visually stunning, historically significant and "lovingly" restored pubs across the UK (Image: Druid Inn ) "Within just a year from being converted into a beautiful pub, this rapid closure should be ringing alarm bells. "Real action is needed to support the pub industry, otherwise we will lose many more locals in the near future." Article continues below
