A popular Belfast bar has been named best in the country by Northern Ireland's Campaign for Real Ale branch.
CAMRA is a voluntary consumer organisation campaigning for great beer and great pubs across Northern Ireland and was an important part of the fight for licensing reform across the country.
Their annual 'Pub of the Year' competition considers factors such as value for money, atmosphere and customer service and welcome when selecting their winner.
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The CAMRA NI 'Pub of the Year' 2023 has been named as The Sunflower Public House located in Belfast city centre.
Awarded to owner Pedro Donald, they took to social media to share the good news with their customers.
The Sunflower said: "We are over the moon to have won the CAMRA NI Pub of the Year!
"This one's for all our amazing local breweries and for everyone who loves a good pint.
"Without you we would be nothing!"
CAMRA NI remarked their 2023 winner for "championing local beer".
"Congratulations to The Sunflower for winning the pub of the year award this year," they said on social media.
"A fantastic bar championing local beer, cask beer and local communities. Everything that we think makes a fantastic pub!!"
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