Photos have offered a glimpse inside a pub crowned the 'Best Destination Site' at a prestigious awards.
The Queen’s Head, located on Sugarbrook Lane in Stoke Pound, has been named Fuller’s Best Destination Site in the company’s Griffin Trophy Pub of the Year awards.
Known for its canal-side setting and vibrant atmosphere, the pub has sold more than 23,500 pizzas in just six months, thanks to its popular pizza oven and wide-ranging menu of seasonal and classic pub dishes.
Simon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller’s, said: "The Queen’s Head is everything a great destination pub should be.
"It offers amazing flexibility for its customers, from different seating areas to a menu to suit a wide range of tastes – something that is so important when catering for family groups that might cross several generations.
"As well as an outstanding offer of delicious dishes and a wonderful range of drinks, the judges were particularly impressed with the way the team embrace a 9am planning and briefing session every day – something that is key to success in such a complex operation."
The pub offers a variety of dining and social spaces, including a large garden with a giant teepee, and regularly hosts live music and DJ events.
The pub came to Fuller’s in 2024 as part of the Lovely Pubs acquisition.
General manager Ryan Donohoe accepted the award alongside his predecessor, Ryan Wilcock, who has since been promoted to operations manager for all seven Lovely Pubs sites.
Mr Donohoe said: "I’m so chuffed to receive this award – and I think it’s down to some great teamwork, much of which was embedded by the other Ryan.
"I’m so proud of The Queen’s Head and my fantastic team, and this is just the icing on the cake.
"I can’t wait to get back and give them the good news at tomorrow’s 9am briefing – as it’s their award as much as mine.
"I know our amazing customers will be really proud too."
The Griffin Trophy is judged by a panel including Mr Emeny, people and talent director Dawn Browne, and marketing director Sam Bourke.
Finalists are selected from across Fuller’s three trading divisions, with this year’s competition featuring nine pubs in the running.
As part of the award, the pub is recognised with a bespoke engraved plaque, while Ryan also receives a £2,000 holiday voucher and a staff party in recognition of the team’s achievement.
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