A Bristol pub has been named as the runner up of the The Campaign for Real Ale’s (Camra) inaugural Heritage Award. The Kings Head, in Victoria Street, was restored by Good Chemistry Brewery having been shut since the Covid pandemic.
The Grade II listed pub boasts some of the oldest bar fittings in the UK and a unique snug shaped like a tramcar, making the interior of outstanding national historic importance. Kelly Sidgwick and Bob Cary, co-owners of Good Chemistry Brewing and the Kings Head, said: “The beautiful and historic Kings Head is the only three star rated Bristol pub on Camra’s Historic Pub Interiors list.
“We were incredibly proud to become its latest custodians at the end of 2022, undertaking a big renovation to restore the pub and allow its beauty to take centre stage, while honouring the listed building status of the venue.
“Alongside the restoration of the interior, we’ve also focused on establishing the reputation of the Kings Head as somewhere to find beers from the best independent breweries from around the country. We’re really pleased to have our work recognised with this award.”
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Award coordinator Paul Ainsworth said: “When a pub closes, it is incredibly hard to open the doors again. That is why these awards are so important, the hard work and dedication shown by these campaigns to save local pubs deserve recognition.
“They are all inspirational stories, that will hopefully encourage more pub saving campaigns, so future generations can enjoy the wonderful sense of community that only a pub can provide.”