Camra’s top accolade goes to George & Dragon, in Hudswell, Yorkshire, which was rescued from bankruptcy.
A small north Yorkshire village pub which was saved by its local community after going bankrupt has been named the best in the UK. The George & Dragon, in Hudswell, closed in 2008 after the owners went bust at the height of the recession, but regular customers formed a co-operative to buy and refurbish the premises. The pub reopened in 2010. The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has now given the George & Dragon a top accolade, naming it national pub of the year.Today the George & Dragon provides a hub for community life, with a library in the corridor and a convenience shop selling milk, eggs and newspapers. It offers community allotments and free internet access for patrons.
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