Village pub toasts victory
A village pub in South Ayrshire has claimed first prize in a national competition.
Souter’s Inn in Kirkoswald was judged best in South Ayrshire in the National Pub & Bar Awards.
Nearly 100 pubs and bars across the UK are celebrating as they were named the best in their respective regions.
And it was Souter’s who scooped South Ayrshire’s category.
“Just from being out in these venues, you can see how much pubs and bars mean to people across the UK,” says Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which hosts the event.
“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!”
Other winners included The Waterside Hotel, in West Kilbride, who won the North Ayrshire version.
And The Weston Tavern, Kilmaurs, scooping first place for pubs in East Ayrshire.