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Shibden Mill Inn is Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub

After thousands of votes and hundreds of different nominations the public has crowned Shibden Mill Inn as Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub 2011.

The Halifax establishment was announced as the winner at the Great Yorkshire Show and will feature in a new Ale Trail being launched by Welcome to Yorkshire.

The competition began in April and the first round of voting saw the public nominate more than 200 different pubs. The top 30 most popular all feature in the new Ale Trail, which also includes a guide map and highlights a range of festivals to see and breweries to visit.

The 12 finalists then attracted almost 3,000 votes between them as the public had their say on who should take home the winner’s title.

TV presenter Christa Ackroyd was on hand to present the trophy to Shibden Mill Inn, and congratulate The George and Dragon, Hudswell, who came second and The Shoulder of Mutton, Kirkby Overblow, who came third.

Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “I am delighted by the response we’ve had to our competition at every stage from both our great pubs and their patrons.

“The thousands of votes that have poured in during the last couple of months just go to show that not only do we have an unrivalled mix of pubs here in Yorkshire, but the passion and interest in them is incredibly strong.

“Our aim was to celebrate and promote pubs across Yorkshire – and we hope that’s what we’ve done through the competition and the new Ale Trail which is an engaging, informative guide for visitors to the great county.”

The trail has been supported by brewery T&R Theakston Ltd and Simon Theakston, executive director, said: “The trail will give people a real taste of the amazing offer of friendly pubs and some of the best ales in the country. Yorkshire has a proud tradition of creating and crafting award-winning beer and here at Theakston, we hope this trail encourages more visitors to discover this for themselves.”

Ale Trails are available from Tourist Information Centres, events, various hotels and attractions and can be ordered at Yorkshire.com

The Shibden Mill Inn Awarded 2nd AA Rosette

The Shibden Mill Inn has been awarded a 2nd AA Rosette for the quality of its food, following an inspection by the AA.
 
This landmark achievement is the latest in a string of awards The Shibden Mill Inn has won over the past six months, which include being crowned UK Food Pub of the Year at the prestigious Publican Awards, in April.
 
Of the award, proprietor Simon Heaton said: “It is a truly fabulous achievement and testimony to the hard work and dedication of the team. With food being such a key part of what we offer, a 2nd AA Rosette represents a fabulous endorsement of the talents of Head Chef, Darren Parkinson, along with all those in the kitchen and front of house.”
 
The 17th Century Inn enjoys a reputation that extends far beyond the Yorkshire borders. Eleven, individually styled, luxurious guest rooms make stopping over an absolute joy for those wishing to indulge in a true taste of West Yorkshire. An AA 4Star Inn, it has been loving restored over the past thirteen years by owners, Simon and Caitlin Heaton, who have succeeded in retaining the historic character of the building and tastefully adding to its rustic charm. Nestling in the fold of West Yorkshire’s Shibden Valley, it represents an ideal location from which to explore the area’s many attractions and enjoy the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. However, for many, once you have arrived and unpacked, there’s little reason to leave.

Crowned UK Food Pub of the Year 2011

The Shibden Mill Inn is celebrating after being honoured with the title of UK Food Pub of the Year at the prestigious Publican Awards.

The charming 17th Century inn beat off stiff competition to scoop the coveted title in front of the great and the good of the UK’s licensed hospitality industry, during a lavish ceremony held at London’s Grosvenor House, Park Lane.

Head Chef Darren Parkinson, accompanied by a highly-talented kitchen team, has residency behind the stove and consistently produces a wide selection of dishes made using the freshest of locally sourced produce. They succeed in showcasing the very best West Yorkshire has to offer and the Inn enjoys a far reaching reputation that extends way beyond the Yorkshire borders. Many travel from far and wide to enjoy fabulous food and warm hospitality, with eleven individually styled, elegant guest rooms making stopping over an absolute joy. The Shibden Mill Inn was also a finalist in the Accommodation Pub of the Year category at the same awards.

Owners, Simon and Caitlin Heaton, have lovingly restored the property over the course of the last thirteen years. Its rustic charm is captivating and complements the wonderful food and drink being served, to critical acclaim. Commenting on being named UK Food Pub of the Year 2011, Simon said: “Firstly, I would like to say thank you to the hard work and dedication of the fabulous team we have in place at The Shiden Mill Inn. Winning such a prestigious award is a real team effort and I am delighted to have the high standards by which we operate acknowledged by the judges. We are passionate about what we do and that includes serving the very best food made using the finest West Yorkshire ingredients. To have that awarded nationally, makes me very proud.”