The Star in Godalming, Surrey, which is operated by Greene King Pub Partners leaseholders Emma and Andy Mounsey, has picked-up a hat-trick of wins from the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA).
The pair have run the pub for seven years as leaseholders in partnership with Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King.
In the most recent local CAMRA awards, the pub completed a treble of award wins including Surrey and Hampshire Border Pub of the Year, Surrey Pub of the Year and Surrey and Hampshire Border Cider Pub of the Year.
Founded over 50 years ago, CAMRA is the largest single-issue consumer group in the UK that promotes real ale, cider, perry and traditional British pubs. It’s local and national awards are coveted by pub operators and brewers alike across the UK.
The Star in Godalming won both Surrey and Hampshire Border Pub of the Year and Surrey Pub of the Year in recognition of its incredibly well-kept and wide range of real ales.
In total, the pub serves a minimum of ten cask ales all on cycle at any time, covering a range of locally brewed ales and more commonly available ales across all styles including Bitters, Stouts, Golden Ales and IPAs amongst others to ensure there is something for everyone.
Alongside its extensive range, The Star also boasts a 5-Star Cask Marque accreditation, meaning its beer quality, cellar hygiene and staff service training are all to the very highest industry standards.
The pub even brews and serves its own beers via its on-site nano brewery, called Godalming Beer Works, which Greene King Pub Partners invested in. Four beers are available on tap in the pub from the nano-brewery: First Light APA, Ravenscroft Best Bitter, Pepper Pot Porter and Wey to Amarillo.
As well as serving an incredible cask beer selection, The Star is also famed locally for its extensive range of cider and mead. It is no surprise it also therefore won Surrey and Hampshire Border Cider Pub of the Year for the 12th year in a row, which it is thought could be a record for any CAMRA regional award.
A quintessential British pub, The Star also features a popular beer garden which Greene King significantly invested in. Affectionately referred to by regulars as “Godalming’s Secret Oasis”, the garden is complete with covered seating and heaters for use all year round.
Emma and Andy Mounsey, licensees of The Star in Godalming, said:
“We are over the moon. To win not just one but three awards from CAMRA is remarkable!
“We’ve always prided ourselves on serving excellent beer and cider – so these awards really do mean a lot to us and our excellent team. They are the culmination of hard work and real care to ensure every pint we serve is to the highest standard.”
Dan Robinson, Managing Director for Greene King Pub Partners, said:
“Many congratulations to Emma, Andy and the team at The Star for winning a hat-trick of CAMRA awards! I look forward to many more years of continued success for you through our strong partnership.”
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Please see attached for images of The Star, including images of licensees Emma and Andy Mounsey.
Press Contact: Nick Lawrie Email: NickLawrie@greeneking.co.uk Tel: 07812 256245
About Greene King Pub Partners:
About Greene King Pub Partners: Greene King is the UK’s largest pub company and brewer, with a history stretching back more than 200 years in its hometown of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
The Greene King Pub Partners division operates over 1000 leased, tenanted and franchise pubs across England, Scotland and Wales with independent business partners. In March 2021 it was recognised as the best leased and tenanted pub company at the Publican Awards, the 5th time Greene King Pub Partners has won the national industry award.
Press Contact: Nick Lawrie Email: NickLawrie@greeneking.co.uk Tel: 07812 256245
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