A seaside pub in Merseyside has been named one of the best in the UK and been given a national award.
The Windmill in Southport was nominated in the North West category for Pub and Bar of the Year in the National Pub and Bar Awards. On Wednesday, June 28, it was announced they did not win the category, where they were up against The Brown Horse Inn, in Cumbria, The Crown and Kettle in Greater Manchester, The Swan at Marbury in Cheshire and The White Bull at Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire.
But even though the top spot was taken by The Swan at Marbury in Cheshire, The Windmill was one of just 94 venues across the country making the prestigious list.
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The Windmill, described as a 'typical English pub', first opened in Southport in 1833. The building originally was three fishermen's cottages but later expanded under various brewers.
In November 2018, Neil Walsh and his partner Tom became custodians of The Windmill.
The pub's bosses said they are delighted with the award and nomination. Writing on Facebook, they said: "Well isn’t this a surprise! We have been named Merseyside Pub and Bar of The Year in the National Pub and Bar Awards.
"We're now off to London in June to receive our award and compete against all the other county winners for the main title. The National Pub and Bar Awards are the most prestigious awards for the pub and bar industry so it’s a great honour to receive this award. "As [always] thank you to our customers and hard-working staff that make it all possible."
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