The landlords of a Colton pub are raising a pint after scooping the title of Licensee of the Year today in the prestigious British Institute of Innkeeping Awards – the only pub in Yorkshire to achieve the title for over 10 years.
Ye Old Sun Inn licensees Kelly and Ashley McCarthy – who have gained an incredible 10 national and regional awards since they took over the idyllic country pub in 2004 – had to complete a gruelling round of Q&As, site inspections and an “Apprentice-style” day of interviews before a panel of nine industry experts, before being selected as the outstanding candidate.
During the 25th BII annual lunch at Grosvenor House – and in front of an audience of publicans and industry professionals British Institute of Innkeeping’s Chief Executive Officer said: “The award is highly coveted and not taken lightly by any entrant, given the tough judging process, which is what gives the...
