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Landlord nominated for prestigious award after just 6 months at pub
A landlord who has worked at a pub in Doffcocker for six months is 'thrilled' at being nominated for a prestigious Bolton News Best Pub Award.
Ray Woods, who is the landlord at the Hope and Anchor Inn in Doffcocker, said that for the last five years he has been running 'micropubs' in Preston.
He said: 'I'm really excited to find out that the pub has been nominated for a Bolton News Best Pub Award, it's a testament to the hard work that goes on here.
'I want to thank all of the customers who come here and continue to support us, it means a lot that we've been nominated for the award.
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'I've enjoyed seeing them and getting to know them.'
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Ray previously had two pubs in Preston, Friargate and Clockwork, but sold them to become the new landlord of Hope and Anchor in Doffcocker.
On Monday, January 27, Ray took over the pub, keeping on all the staff.
The draft line-up at the Hope and Anchor Inn includes Guinness, Stella Artois, Angelo Poretti, Tetley's extra cold, Cruzcampo, Carlsberg, Tetley's dark mild, Somersby blackberry cider, Strongbow, Wainwright Gold, Timothy Taylor's and Inglenooks blonde bombshell.
As well as the draft ales, Ray has also resurfaced the pool table and installed cameras.
He added: 'We're hosting a summer party this weekend for the women's football, this includes a barbecue, games and food for customers, so we want it to be a proper celebration.
'The party will be from 2pm and everyone is invited!
Reviews of the Hope and Anchor are also positive, one reviewer said: 'First time in this little gem of a pub. It was playoff final day and 6 Sunderland supporters needed a place to watch it.
'The staff put the football on for us, showed us a few rooms we could go into watch it that was a nice touch. Good selection of alcohol, great staff and great locals who we had a chat and a laugh with. Highly recommended boozer.'
Another added: 'Family friendly pub with award winning real cask ales. The bar staff are fantastic, friendly and always greet you with a smile. Definitely the best pub in the area.'
To vote pick up a copy of today's paper.
