Fleetwood pub flushed with success over top toilets award

The Thomas Drummond, on London Street, has been awarded a platinum rating by inspectors from the Loo of the Year Awards 2020.

So when customers go to spend a penny, it will certainly be worth it!

The Thomas Drummond pub opened in August, 2001 and was the first Wetherspoons pub on the Fylde coast.

Manager Claire Buxton said: "We are delighted with the award.

"Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors."

The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of toilet provision across the UK.

Loo of the Year Awards inspectors make unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK, in order to judge them.

All of the toilets are graded silver, gold, platinum or diamond with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

And it isn't just about cleanliness - the toilets are judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

The Loo of the Year Awards 2020 managing director, Mike Bone, said: "The toilets at The Thomas Drummond have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well-maintained.

"The pub richly deserves its platinum award."

The Thomas Drummond was opened on the site of former congregational church rooms built by Fleetwood-based builder and property owner, Thomas Atkinson Drummond.

Known locally as "Spoons", it is used to winning awards, having been named pub of the season in the summer of 2011 by members of the Blackpool Fylde & Wyre branch of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale).