An Alsager pub has beat off stiff competition to be named the CAMRA South Cheshire Pub of the Year 2023.

It will be two years this August since The Lodge Inn in Crewe Road was taken over by new owners, Sarah and Carl Smith.

Sarah and Carl Smith (Photo: Alsager Nub News)

And nearly two years on, the popular couple have notched up at title for their top-notch cask ale, following in the footsteps of previous pubs which they have run.

Now the couple, who are over the moon about the accolade will be taking part in a presentation from CAMRA and will celebrate with their loyal following of customers.

Customers can download the app 'Uptapped' to see which ales are available (Photo: Alsager Nub News)

"We're chuffed and so happy about this news," said Carl. "We pride ourselves on serving the very best and put a lot of care into what we do but it's nice to be recognised.

"We always have eight casks on offer, the most popular of which is Citra which has a zesty, citrus flavour."

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Ales are offer on shown on the pub's website which is regularly updated and customers can also download an app so they get notifications straight to their phone about what's available.

"We have a loyal following and customers often change their minds about having a night in once they see the ales on offer."

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The couple have been in the pub trade since around 2001 and love running The Lodge Inn which they revamped and updated.

They will now go on to represent South Cheshire in the whole of Cheshire and would one day like to stage a beer festival.  

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The CAMRA accolade comes hot on the heels of two previous CAMRA wins for the successful pub owners who ran the Gresley Arms in Alsagers Bank and The Swan Inn in Bignall End.

They  won a CAMRA award for the Gresley Arms and two for The Swan Inn.