Following the release of the Good Beer Guide 2025 last week, let's take a look back at the three pubs named the best in Wyre Forest this year.
A total of 14 pubs across the district were amongst the 4,500 best in the UK that were recognised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) in the UK's best-selling beer and pub guide.
The Wyre Forest CAMRA branch previously revealed its gold, silver and bronze award-winning pubs this year with some also having county success.
Here are the gold, silver and bronze Pub of the Year 2024 winners:
Gold: Bewdley Brewery Tap
Bewdley Brewery Tap has been named gold Pub of the Year 2024 with the pub described by CAMRA as an "integral part of Bewdley Brewery".
The pub has been praised for its development over the past 16 years which has seen it develop into a well-loved and high-quality establishment.
The team also took home a silver award in the county rounds of the competition.
Rob Budworth, branch chair for Wyre Forest CAMRA, said: "I'm delighted to present our annual gold award to Bewdley Brewery Tap.
"It's an integral part of Bewdley Brewery which has developed over the past 16 years into the well-run and well-loved enterprise we see today.
"The combination of high-quality real ales served in a lovely building with a warm and friendly atmosphere has proved irresistible to both local people and visitors."
At the time of accepting the award, bar manager Ian Mercer said: "It's a pleasure to accept this special award in recognition for our hard work.
"I give thanks to the brewery and bar staff and a special thanks to our customers. The Brewery Tap is a unique and fantastic place.
"This award will help us grow and keep the ale flowing."
Silver: The Hollybush
The Hollybush on Mitton Street in Stourport was crowned silver Pub of the Year 2024 with particular praise for its cask ales.
CAMRA said they presented the award on cheese night which proved very popular with its customers.
Rob Budworth said: "There are over 110 pubs serving cask ales in the Wyre Forest branch area and it is a fantastic achievement for the Hollybush to be in the top two."
On receiving the award, manager Ursula Downes said: "Thank you to everyone. Our customers, our staff and the people at Black Country Ales."
Bronze: The Black Star
The Black Star in Stourport took home the bronze Pub of the Year 2024 award.
CAMRA praised the staff for their excellent service as well as their passion for real ale.
"There are 113 pubs in the area who serve real ale so this is no mean feat.
"Well done also to the staff who provide such excellent customers service. Maria, Andy and the team don't just win awards from CAMRA, there is regular recognition from hospitality and tourism bodies."
Co-owner Maria Gooding added: "It's great that we've been recognised like this. We have fantastic staff and wonderful customers with many regulars who are essential for our business."
Cookley Sports Club were also recognised as Club of the Year 2024 with members from both the social club and CAMRA attending the presentation earlier this year.
An excellent selection of ales were on offer during the evening with the club winning the award for the second year in a row.
They also took home gold in the county round and silver in the West Midlands regional round of the competition.
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