All aboard! Railway themed pub in Southwell named best in Nottinghamshire
Staff at a railway-themed pub in Southwell are raising a glass after winning CAMRA's Nottinghamshire Pub of the Year award for the second year running.
The Final Whistle in Station Road, Southwell was crowned CAMRA's Nottinghamshire Pub of the Year award for the second time.
Pubs were judged on the quality of beer and cider, service, welcome, décor, cleanliness, and value for money.
The popular pub boasts ten regularly-changing real ales, six craft beers and six ciders and beat off competition from four other highly-acclaimed pubs.
The quirky pub is located at the end of a disused railway line and has a mock station in the beer garden.
Owner Oliver Brown, who runs the Everards pub with partner Jo Hultum, said: "We can’t believe it but we can officially announce that we have won-Nottinghamshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026.
“It’s really hard to put into words how blown away we are to win the award for the second year running.
“A huge thank you to all at CAMRA and those who took the time to judge us.
“A special thanks to Newark CAMRA, Everards Brewery and to all our customers for all your support over the years.
“Finally, our Whistle Team! Thank you so much for all your hard work, care and commitment to the pub. We can’t thank you enough, what a team.”
The pub, went through to the county competition as Newark CAMRA's winner, beating pubs across Nottingham, North Notts, Mansfield and the Vale of Belvoir.
The runner-up was the Mallard in Worksop. Other finalists were Brown Cow, in Mansfield, the Wheatsheaf in Bingham and the Old Green Dragon in Oxton.
A presentation will take place at the Final Whistle on Saturday May 23 at 2pm, all are welcome to come along and celebrate this achievement.