A Liverpool bar has been named as one of the best venues in the North West and is now in the run to compete for the coveted title of National Pub & Bar of the Year.
Almost 100 pubs and bars across the UK have plenty to celebrate this bank holiday weekend, after being named the best in their counties. A popular Liverpool bar has made the cut.
Roxy Ballroom, which boasts two venues in Merseyside, has been named among the 94 pubs and bars across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to have bagged a prestigious County Winner title, as part of the 2022 National Pub & Bar Awards. Other winners in the North West include The Church Inn, Mobberley, Cheshire; Bowland Beer Hall, Lancashire; Fight Club, Greater Manchester; and The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria.
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The pubs, which have been selected on overall best practice across a number of operational categories, will officially be crowned at a swanky celebration in London in June, where 15 regional winners will be announced. The big ticket accolade, the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year, will also be named.
The coronavirus pandemic blighted the hospitality industry, leading to the permanent closure of many independent shops, businesses, restaurants and more - but since restrictions were lifted, many venues are keen to bounce back. Scooping a win as part of the 2022 National Pub & Bar Awards should help the venues on their road to recovery, attracting tourists and locals alike.
The National Pub & Bar Awards aims to put outstanding on-trade businesses across the UK in the national spotlight, highlighting the industry's diversity, creativity and vital importance to the UK economy. The red carpet celebration honouring the winning venues will take place at 30 Euston Square, London on Wednesday, June 22.
Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which hosts the event, commented: "Just from being out in these venues, you can see how much pubs and bars mean to people across the UK. With visitor numbers increasing, it's more important than ever for operators to deliver a standout service during every visit – no matter the business in question.
"These 94 County Winners are wonderful examples of the brilliance of today's modern on-trade. If you live near one of these sites, make sure you pay them a visit."
Roxy Ballroom has two Merseyside venues - one can be found at 26 College Lane, L1 3DS while the second is located at 8a Rainford Square, L2 6PX. It's the Rainford Square site which has bagged the award.
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