A VILLAGE pub near Evesham has been crowned one of the best in the county.
The Bridge Inn and Ferry in Offenham has another accolade to its name after winning the ‘Best loved pub’ award at the Muddy Stilettos for Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Landlord of The Bridge Inn and Ferry, Alistair Barlow, has put the award down to the team at the pub who ‘work tirelessly to make every guest’s experience positive, memorable, and enjoyable’.
The Bridge Inn and Ferry crowned best loved pub at The Muddy Stilettos for Worcestershire and Gloucestershire (Image: Alistair Barlow)
Mr Barlow said: “We are all truly over the moon to have won ‘Best loved pub’ and we are so very grateful to everybody that took the time to vote for us.
“This one’s all about the team, they work tirelessly every day to make every guest’s experience here a positive, memorable, and enjoyable one, whether they’re popping in for a pint or enjoying a meal celebrating a special occasion with family and friends.
“Being ‘off the beaten track’ we know we have to offer our guests something special to entice them to choose to travel to us, so delivering great service, food, and drink in a comfortable atmosphere is the driving force behind everything we strive to achieve.
“Pubs are such an important part of the fabric of society, providing a space for people to come together in good times and tough times, so to be recognised as the best-loved local pub doesn’t just make me incredibly proud, it’s also quite humbling.”
The Bridge Inn and Ferry in Offenham has been named one of the best pubs in the UK (Image: Daniel Kelly/NQ)
The Bridge Inn and Ferry is between 300 and 400 years old. The waterside pub also sits on the banks of the River Avon.
The pub has also won numerous other awards in the past, including multiple CAMRA awards and Nigel Huddleston’s inaugural constituency pub of the year in 2025.
The Bridge Inn and Ferry sits on the River Avon in Offenham (Image: Daniel Kelly/NQ)
Hero Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of Muddy Stilettos said: “I set up these awards 13 years ago to give local lifestyle indies a chance to shine.
“It’s been an honour to showcase these most creative, innovative lifestyle businesses across Gloucestershire & Worcestershire.
“The response to this year’s Muddy Awards has been incredible, with thousands voting to support an amazing array of local businesses, big and small.”