The Cartford Inn in Little Eccleston beats off competition to be crowned the best pub in the country

A Fylde pub has been named as the best in the country and has been described as “brimming with personality".
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A Fylde pub has been named as the best in the country and has been described as “brimming with personality".

The Cartford Inn in Little Eccleston fought off thousands of other pubs across the UK to scooped the Pub of the Year 2020 award from the Daily Telegraph.

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The awards, which are organised by The Daily Telegraph editorial staff and accommodation guide website Sawday’s, saw readers nominate their favourite pubs with the judges making the ultimate decision.

The Cartford Inn has been crowned the best pub in the countryThe Cartford Inn has been crowned the best pub in the country
The Cartford Inn has been crowned the best pub in the country

The pub’s head chef, Chris Bury, inset, previously worked at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant in Bekshire, which has three Michelin stars.

The description of the pub by the judges said: “When the current owners took over in 2007, it had been in a sorry state for some time.

“But for the past 13 years Patrick and Julie Beaume have turned the place around with a restoration that’s brimming with personality. Inside, it is homely and colourful, rustic upcycled furniture jostling for space with vibrant local art.

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“Not only is the Cartford a multi-award-winning dining pub, it’s a thriving local’s local, too – and what lucky locals they are.

“Head chef Chris Bury cut his teeth at The Fat Duck, so there’s some seriously skilful cookery on show, and a commitment to local ingredients.”

Responding to the award, the owners of the pub tweeted: “To say we’re blown away at being Telegraph Pub of the year is an understatement.

“Thank you Sawdays for your constant inspiration. This is a big celebration for all our wonderful staff and loyal customers.”

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