Duke of York named Salisbury and South Wiltshire pub of the year
City venue celebrates CAMR accolade
Last updated 22nd Feb 2022
The Duke of York has been voted as local Pub of the Year by members of the Salisbury and South Wiltshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale.
It's the first time the venue in York Road, Salisbury, has been given this accolade.
It was also the first time that the award had been made for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ian Turner, chairman of the Salisbury & South Wilts branch of CAMRA, said:
“It is not all about the number of real ale handpumps along the bar, CAMRA is about the quality of the ale.
”However, when you do come across a pub with seven handpumps, and you know that all seven will provide you with excellent quality ale, you know that you have found a great pub.
“This award is determined by our members’ votes and this year there was a clear winner. My congratulations to Paul, Jonty and the rest of the Duke of York team who have made the pub a real ale destination.”
Landlord Jonty Newbery said:
“I would like to thank CAMRA, all our staff and also our customers for supporting us. It has been a bit rough for the last two years because of the pandemic but we are looking forward to a tremendous 2022.”
The Duke of York dates from Edwardian times and was originally built for Folliott’s, a Salisbury brewery.
The latter was taken over by Ushers of Trowbridge in 1919 and the Ushers name is still on the pub sign along with the white rose, the heraldic badge of the royal house of York.