Nottingham CAMRA announces “Pub of the Year 2026”
The Nottingham branch of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has this weekend announced its “Pub of the Year 2026”. Nominated pubs in the Nottingham area are judged on a number of criteria, which include beer quality, warmth of welcome and general mix of clientele amongst other considerations. The Nottingham finalist now goes forward to be judged in the Nottinghamshire round of the Competition. This year we have again selected two winners to reflect the mix between the Urban area, including the city centre, and Village pubs, this gives a fairer spread and allows the more rural pubs not to be forgotten. Overall (and Village) winner:The Old Green Dragon, Blind Lane, Oxton. Restored to its former glory by the current owners over a decade ago, this previous local CAMRA Village Pub of the Year on several occasions is a classic, traditional village pub as well as a popular eating venue.
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