7 minutes | Friday, 12 January 2024
The Trafalgar Hotel in Ramsey has been named a runner-up in the Campaign for Real Ale's 'National Pub of the Year' competition.
The competition seeks to find the best pub in the UK (and Isle of Man, of course) judging them on atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and quality of beer.
The Trafalgar came in the top four for 2023, with the Tamworth Tap in Tamworth winning for the second year in a row - other runner-ups include the Nelson Arms in Tonbridge and The Beer Engine in Skipton.
Trafalgar Licensee, Steph Tiesteel, has been speaking to Manx Radio's Lewis Foster about the competition process and what effect it has on the pub's trade...