THE PLOUGH INN IN HOLLYM IS VOTED EAST YORKSHIRE VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2009

Issued 4th January 2009. Download this article as a pdf.

The Plough Inn in Hollym has been named ‘East Yorkshire Village Pub of the Year 2009’ by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale – Hull & East Yorkshire Branch.

CAMRA Members voted for their ‘East Yorkshire Village Pub of the Year 2009’ after carefully considering the following criteria: Community Focus, Atmosphere, Campaigning, Quality of Real Ale, Style/Decor, Service and Welcome, and Value for Money. For the pub to be eligible for the competition the licensee had to be present since the 1st January 2009.

The Plough Inn in Hollym is owned by a family partnership of Steve and Sue Martine and their daughter and her husband, Rachelle and Darren Maynard. The family purchased the pub in July 2005 after moving north from London.

It is described in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 as: “A family-run, 200-year-old, genuine free house of wattle and daub construction, that has undergone considerable refurbishment. Primarily a local’s pub, it is a haven for discerning holidaymakers in summer. Part of the pub dates from the 16th century, while photographs in the bar depicts its role as a WWll ARP station.

Branch Chairman, Alan Canvess, said: “The East Yorkshire Village POTY 2008 has retained its crown. Whilst many village pubs have now become little more than restaurants that sell beer, the Plough Inn has been maintained as a drinking establishment that also sells good food.” The licensees will be presented with a framed certificate on Sunday 10th January, at around 1.00 pm.

The King William IV in Cottingham was the Runner-up in the 2009 competition. It is owned by the Marston’s Pub Company and is run by Margaret Clarke.

It is described in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 as: “Village centre pub with a traditional bar & lounge that are both free from music. At the rear a former brewery has been converted into a function room offering live music nights and sport on a large screen TV.”

Branch Chairman, Alan Canvess, said: The King William IV (King Billy) is a real community local that also welcomes visitors.” The licensee will be presented with a framed certificate on Saturday 16th January, at around 6.30 pm.

The Buccaneer in Brough, the Station Inn in Patrington, and the Wellington Inn in Lund were the other pubs nominated for the title.

For more information and comment please contact:
Alan Canvess (Branch Chairman) Tel: (01482) 446320 E-mail: alan@canvess.karoo.co.uk
Steve and Sue Martine (Joint-Owners of the Plough Inn, Hollym) Tel: (01964) 612049