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Saturday
Sep112010

2010 Great British Pub Awards

Just back from two days (and two nights) in London where I have been attending the Great British Pub Awards and, last night, the TaxPayers' Alliance Gala Dinner.

Two very different events but equally enjoyable. On Thursday 700 people descended on The Hilton, Park Lane, where a drinks reception was followed by dinner in the main ballroom. Star of the show was Lenny Henry who provided the after dinner entertainment as well as compering the awards ceremony.

Guests on our table included two MPs, Brian Binley and Philip Davies, and it was Brian who presented the Best Creative Outdoor Area award which was co-sponsored by JTI and the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign.

After that it was back to the (free) bar, with guests dancing to a fantastic covers band called MiB.

Above: Brian Binley MP with the owners of The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, winners of the Best Creative Outdoor Area award sponsored by JTI and the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign.

Reader Comments (3)

Gulp, Gulp!

Just look at the size of that bloody glass in the bottom photo, you could poor a swimming pool into it - you drunken sods!

September 11, 2010 at 17:21 | Unregistered CommenterDavidR

God bless Brian Binley!

September 12, 2010 at 2:01 | Unregistered CommenterMr A

Long may the British Pub Awards continue.
That is if there's any pubs left to award, if this nanny state is allowed to continue much longer!

September 12, 2010 at 12:52 | Unregistered Commenterann

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