A popular Isle of Wight pub will be hoping to celebrate national award success when staff head to London tonight (Wednesday).
The Fighting Cocks, Hale Common, was one of 94 venues on the list of National Pub and Bar Awards County winners announced in April.
It will now battle it out at the grand final awards ceremony in the capital.
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There, 15 regional winners will be crowned as well as the esteemed accolade — the overall National Pub and Bar of the Year.
Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub and Bar magazine, which runs the awards, said: “We were overwhelmed by the level and quality of entries this year.
“It just goes to show what magnificent work is going on across the UK hospitality sector. With outrageous energy costs, recruitment shortages and a punishing taxation system, these businesses are once again facing tough times."
The annual event aims to highlight the positive and inspiring work being carried out across the UK’s hospitality industry.
The National Pub & Bar Awards 2023 takes place at Euston Square, London.
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