Pub of The Season
This seasonal award was introduced in 2010 and is presented twice a year to the pub that is seen to have shown the most improvement over the last 6 months.
This could be anything from increasing or improving the beer range, Supporting the Locale Scheme, running beer festivals, organising brewery trips providing a community function or that the pub is seen to be supporting CAMRA and it’s aims by actively promoting Real Ale.
Kingston & Leatherhead Pub Of The Season – Winter 2019/20
We are very pleased to announce that The Bell, East Molesey has been voted Winter Pub of The Season 19/20.
This historic coaching Inn, known locally as the Crooked House, dates from 1460 and was later East Molesey’s first post office. The 18th century highwayman Claude Duvalier hid from the Bow Street Runners here. The naval officer atop the weathervane looking through his spyglass for customers, originally stood on the parish church looking for the congregation. Full of nooks and crannies, suitable for romantic liaisons. The large garden has a children’s play areas in it. Stone and wood floors, walls decorated with old photos of the area. Three TV screens for sports. Quiz night Tue. The changing beers include at least one local one.
Branch Committee member Adrian Palmer, presenting Emily Balyova her well deserved Pub of The Season Award
Kingston & Leatherhead Pub Of The Season – Summer 2019
We are delighted that The Black Lion, Surbiton was awarded our Summer Pub of The Season 2019
The Black Lion is a Traditional pub on the corner with Maple Road. Owned by Young’s since 1840, when the coach to Brighton stopped outside. A dark wood bar serves two areas, with also a raised seating area to the side. The lounge end is carpeted, and has upholstered benches around the leaded windows, while the public end has a slate floor. Quiz night is on Tuesday with bands playing twice a month on Thursday or Saturdays. Seven letting rooms. Live sport on TV from BT and Sky. Regular beers are Surrey Hills Ranmore, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Young’s Bitter & Young’s Special with one guest – usually from a local brewery e.g Wimbledon, Sambrooks
Chairman Richard Russell awarding the Summer Pub of The Season to a delighted Phil from The Black Lion
Previous Winners
Winter 18/19 | Walton Village, Walton on Thames |
Summer 2018 | Jolly Coopers, Epsom & Willoughby Arms, Kingston |
Winter 17/18 | The Bell, East Molesey |
Summer 2017 | The Albion, Kingston |
Winter 16/17 | Black Horse, Kingston |
Summer 2016 | Platform 3, Claygate |
Winter 15/16 | Royal Oak, Surbiton |
Summer 2015 | The Rifleman, Epsom |
Winter 14/15 | The Antelope, Surbiton |
Summer 2014 | The Regent, Walton on Thames |
Winter 13/14 | The Ditton, Long Ditton |
Summer 2013 | The North Star, Hook |
Winter 12/13 | Kings Tun, Kingston |
Summer 2012 | The New Prince, Surbiton |
Winter 11/12 | Kingston Gate, Kingston |
Summer 2011 | King William IV, Mickleham |
Winter 10/11 | The Albion, East Molesey |