A Lichfield pub has been named the best in the Midlands at an awards ceremondy.
The Duke of York won the Traditional Pub of the Year category at the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards.
A spokesperson said:
“We are super proud and shocked to have won this award – to have just been a finalist against some amazing and huge well known pubs was an honour.
“This is true recognition after taking on the pub in November 2018 and trading for most of our time in lockdowns and restrictions.
“Without our teams, customers, suppliers, street food traders and the support of Joule’s Brewery this would not have been possible.
“We are dedicated to offering a community hub, a buzzing, welcoming atmosphere for all our customers and are so excited about all we have planned for the future.
“We can’t thank everyone enough – we love you Lichfield.”
Duke of York spokesperson
The Duke of York is a nice pub, but best in the Midlands? Really. They obviously didn’t have a drink as Joules beer is probably the worst in the Midlands.
But well done to them anyway.
With you 100% Robbie, nice pub, nice staff and some great initiatives.
But beer? Good grief, Joules. That is why I never go there. To add insult to injury, Joules won the Brewery/Distillery award at the same event. Unbelievable!
I can name far more traditional pubs in the area, check out the nominations, the completion was hardly fierce.
However, agree, well done.
Agree a good pub, friendly staff and decent beer well done on winning the award.
There are IMHO also many other pubs that are also just as good around Lichfield. In that respect we are lucky.
Some of these comments… People clearly don’t know good beer when they’ve had it! Every single one of Joules’ beers is absolutely fantastic and it’s the reason I and many seek out DoY for our local. Not to mention it having a cracking city centre beer garden, complete with some super tasty street food stalls. I don’t know any other pub doing it like they are in the Midlands?! Keep it up Duke!
Best pub in the Midlands?
Not even in the top 3 in Lichfield.
Horse and Jockey Stanford St would beat it every time.
Not best. Not very friendly only if you live those sides and your face has to be the correct fit. More friendlier places in Lichfield with fantastic beer
Hmmm, I would love to know how they managed to achieve that award! The beer leaves a lot to be desired and it isn’t the friendliest place in town. However, good luck to them. Personally, the Horse and Jockey is head and shoulders above any others but all in the eye of the beholder I suppose.
The DoY is a good pub there is no doubt, so congratulations to them. I find it hard to believe though that it is the best pub in Dumpsville.
You’ll be telling me next that the canals in Lichfield have water in them!
Do I bang on? Yes, I think I probably do but I can’t help it.
Enjoy the summer at the DoY.