MP Announces Best Local Pubs

Christopher Pincher, Member of Parliament for Tamworth and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, has just announced the Constituency’s favorite pubs, as part of the British Pub celebrations of 2010.   The celebration of British pubs ran at the end of 2010 and constituents were asked to nominate their favorite pubs.

Mr. Pincher said:

“The local pub is important for many people; it functions much more than just a place to drink or eat in a supervised and secure environment.  It is a pillar of the community providing a venue for local people to meet and hold events.  I believe pubs are vital in promoting community spirit. I would like to congratulate the winning pubs and thank all constituents who nominated their favorite pub.“

He added;

“I support the Chancellor’s decision to reverse the Labour Government’s increase in cider rate (10% above inflation) as well as his decision not to increase the large alcohol duty bequeathed by Labour.  I am also working with the Government to provide meaningful assistance to the pub industry, and I am pleased by the plans to introduce a high alcohol tax that will support the pub trade, by preventing below cost retail sale of alcohol.”

Each pub has received a certificate from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Beer signed by the Local MP.

The successful pubs were –

1.       Sir Robert Peel – Tamworth

2.       Plough & Harrow – Fazeley

3.       White Lion – Harlaston

4.       Crown Inn –  Elford

5.       The Green Man – Clifton Campville

6.       The Gate – Amington

7.       Red Lion – Hopwas

8.       Royal Oak – Stonnall

9.       The Black Horse – Edingale

10.      Fox & Hounds – Shenstone