Greater Manchester pubs nominated for accolades at Great British Pub Awards 2023

Two pubs in Greater Manchester have been nominated at the Great British Pub Awards 2023. The awards highlight the best pubs around the country, and the region is well represented. 

The Puss in Boots in Stockport has been nominated for the Best Pub For Families Awar Manchester’s The Old Abbey Taphouse is up for the Community Hero Award.

Both pubs have five other establishments in the category who will be battling it out for the top spot. Both Greater Manchester pubs are up against pubs from across the country including Devon, Nottingham and London. 

There were a record number of entrants for the awards. The ceremony is set to take place right here in Manchester on September 19. Unfortunately there were no Greater Manchester pubs amongst the 2022 winners, so fingers will be crossed for some local success this time around.  

On their social media page, The Old Abbey Taphouse said: “A big shout out to our amazing team, all our volunteers and everyone who makes The Old Abbey Taphouse the eccentric creative community hub it is. It's lovely to be recognised for all our hard work on a National level.”

The team at Puss in Boots said: “We are finalists in this year's Best Pub for Families category at the Great British Pub Awards!

“The team works tirelessly to ensure that we are a happy and welcoming place to be, and we’re delighted to have been recognised for it.”

Attending the Great British Pub Awards 2023

The awards night will take place at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse. Tickets to the ‘Oscars of the pub industry’ are on sale now via the official Great British Pub Awards website.

Doors open at 4.30pm and the evening is set to run until around 11pm. There will also be an after-party with a live band performing. A yet to be named celebrity guest is also set to host the night.