A Stamford-based pub has won the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)'s Pub of the Season award.

The Railway Inn in Ketton was selected as Rutland CAMRA's Spring Pub of the Season at their AGM late last week.

Rutland CAMRA members voted for The Railway Inn, run by Jaime and Louby, over the other two shortlisted pubs the Exeter Arms in Uppingham and the Grainstore in Oakham. 

The Railway Inn stocks beers from The Grainstore in Oakham among other brews. Image credit: The Grainstore Brewery and Tap Rooms.

CAMRA is an independent organisation run by volunteers who promote and champion real ale, cider, and traditional British pubs and clubs. 

It is considered one of the most successful consumer organisations across Europe. Founded by four real ale enthusiasts back in 1971, today they represent beer drinkers and pub-goers across the UK. 

They recently awarded The Lord Nelson, which is now under the guidance of new manager, Amrit Bola, Winter Pub of the Season 2023, which ran from January until March.

Rich awarding Amrit with the Pub of the Season Award earlier this year. Image credit: Nub News.

Now, The Railway Inn in Ketton, on the Stamford-Rutland border, has been recognised by the organisation.

Chair of Rutland CAMRA, Rich Harris, said: "I am delighted for The Railway upon winning our Spring Pub of the Season. It's a lovely little pub consistently serving great beer including beers from both of our Rutland breweries Baker's Dozen and The Grainstore. The pub is also a real social hub for the village, welcoming to all and we look forward to presenting this thoroughly well deserved award to the licensees Jamie and Louby - many congratulations to them."

The pub recently hosted a CAMRA event which saw The Grainstore and Baker's Dozen brewing team recognised with top awards for their beers. Read more here.

Rich continued: "I'd like to extend commiserations too to our other shortlisted pubs The Exeter Arms in Uppingham and The Grainstore in Oakham. Congratulations to them both as excellent pubs, serving good beer well and on making our shortlist. Why not make a visit to all three pubs and see if you agree with our members? I'm sure you won't be disappointed!"

Congratulations to Jamie and Louby, as well as the dedicated team at the Exeter Arms and The Grainstore.

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