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 last but not least,
• 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 competition, while The Buccaneer in Brough, the Station Inn in Patrington, and the Wellington Inn in Lund were the other pubs nominated for the title.

Related Links

• The Plough Hollym wesbite.
• Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA website.