A pub in Lancashire has been named among the north west winners in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023.

A total of 94 venues have been recognised in the annual event as the best in their respective counties.

The awards aim to highlight the positive and inspiring work being carried out across the UK’s hospitality industry.

Lancashire pub named County Winner

The White Bull in Oswaldtwistle is among the five north west winners in the 2023 National Pub & Bar Awards.

The pub is also praised on Tripadvisor with a 5-star rating on the reviewing website.

One reviewer wrote: "Had a beautiful evening on 31st March at the White Bull Oswaldtwistle. Fabulous meal beautifully cooked & presentation. Staff so pleasant, friendly excellent service. We had a pianist playing beautiful music all evening, thank you Simon. This is definitely a place to go to."

Another said: "Absolutely wonderful as always! Delicious food, beautifully presented, such friendly yet professional staff. A real pleasure to visit every time."

You can see the pub’s reviews via Tripadvisor.

North west County Winners at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023

  • The Brown Horse, Cumbria
  • The Crown and Kettle, Greater Manchester
  • The Swan at Marbury, Cheshire
  • The White Bull at Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
  • The Windmill, Southport, Merseyside

You can see the full list of County Winners via the National Pub & Bar Awards website.

Awards ceremony to take place in June

Pub and bar operators who have been named County Winners have been told of their successes and now have to wait for a ceremony to take place to find out who will take home a Regional title as well as who will be named the UK’s best, leaving with the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year award.

Entries for the awards opened at the start of the year and the ceremony will take place in London on June 28.

“We were overwhelmed by the level and quality of entries this year,” says Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which runs the awards.

“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. Now, more than ever, it’s vital that people support their local pubs and bars. So, ahead of the long Easter weekend, why not check out the finest in your county?” 

The grand final will see more awards handed out including the Pub Brand of the Year, Bar Brand of the Year, Pub Chef of the Year and Sustainable Pub & Bar of the Year.

The 15 Regional Winners will be announced ahead of the National Pub & Bar of the Year winner which was won by Cheltenham’s The Frogmill in 2022.