The Bailey Head in Oswestry has been named as a finalist in the Society of Independent Brewers – SIBA national Business Awards for an unparalleled sixth time.
The Bailey Head has been named as one of the three best rural Craft beer pubs or bars in the whole of the UK, with the overall winner being announced in Liverpool on 13th March. The Oswestry pub won the top spot in 2020 and has made it to the final few for six of the last seven years.
Landlady of the Bailey Head, Grace Goodlad, said: “We are delighted to make it into the finals again. This award is from the brewing industry and its good to know that we are seen as a top-tier craft beer venue by the country’s independent brewers. We work incredibly hard on beer quality and it is such a boost to be recognised in this way. We are stunned to achieved this for the sixth time”. Duncan Borrowman, Grace’s husband and Landlord of the pub said “I spend thousands of hours a year working in the cellar and on managing our beer, this recognition means a huge amount to us. I am very proud to have been named in the national finals again, but also intensely grateful to our staff, customers and suppliers for all their hard work and support which has been very important in us getting there.
“We will be in Liverpool on the 13th to see what happens, and of course we would be delighted to take the top spot again! However, making the finals for the sixth time is pretty special and we will be celebrating, whatever happens on the big day”.
Finalists and winners since the award was introduced in 2016
2024 Finalists
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
Royal Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale
Vocation & Co., Hebden Bridge
2023
Winner
Elephant & Castle, Wheathampstead
Finalists
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
The Fox & Hounds Beer House, Caversham
2022
Winner
The Fox & Hounds Beerhouse, Caversham
Finalists
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
The Riverhead Brewery Tap, Marsden
Too Hoppy, Tavistock
2021
Winner
The Royal Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale
Finalists
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
The Salutation Inn, Ham
2020
Winner
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
Finalists
The Reading Rooms, Wheathampstead
The Wonston Arms, Winchester
Vocation and Co, Hebden Bridge
2019
Winner
Bowland Beer Hall, Clitheroe
Finalists
Kirkstall Bridge Inn, Leeds
The Star Inn, Halesworth
The Harvester, Southam
2018
Winner
The Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon
Finalists
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
Geese and Fountain, Croxton Kerrial, Lincolnshire
Red Lion Inn, Wiltshire
2017
Winner
The Salutation Inn, Ham, Gloucestershire
Finalists
Arvon Ale House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
The Old Workshop, Teignmouth, Devon
2016
Winner
Yew Tree Inn, Bunbury, Cheshire
Picture credit: Graham Mitchell.
