A RINGWOOD pub has been shortlisted in the Great British Pub Awards.

The London Tavern in Poulner is a finalist in the category of Stonegate Group Pub Partner Pub of the Year.

The awards recognise pubs across the country and their teams for their efforts and hard work to makes Britain’s pubs great for their communities.

The London Tavern has been part of the Poulner community since the 1860s and is run by licensee Phil Hoyle.

Phil said: “I am honoured that we have been shortlisted as one of Stonegate’s Pub of the Year, it is something we all cannot believe.

“The team and I work incredibly hard to make the pub as great as it can be, and I am so happy that all of our hard work has received recognition.

“The London Tavern is a huge part of Poulner’s community and without everyone’s support, we would not be where we are today.

"It is so lovely to see new and returning faces in the pub and it is lovely getting to know everyone."

Phil added: “The Great British Pub Awards is such a big event for the pub industry, and it is an achievement in itself being nominated again within these prestigious awards.”

The pub offers visitors a wide selection of food and drink, regular live music nights, quizzes and darts facilities.

Two rounds of judging have already taken place to choose the finalists, and further judging will commence over the summer with pub visits taking place.

The Great British Pub Awards take place on Tuesday, October 4, in Manchester.