A social club described as a ‘must visit’ for cask beer fans has won the title of Club of the Year 2024.
The Firs Club in Codsall came out top in the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) competition, beating three other finalists to be named best in the UK.
The venue has been named West Midlands Regional Club of the Year three years in a row, but this is the first time the Firs Club has won the top award in the Club of the Year competition.
Club of the Year Coordinator Phil Gregg said: “The 2024 Club of the Year competition was extremely close fought. Each of our finalists were of an extremely high standard, and it made the judging harder than ever!
“We’re delighted to be announcing a first-time winner, and the Firs Club epitomises what’s great about UK venues like these, and how important they are to their local communities.”
The Firs Club has won a number of other awards, has an onsite microbrewery and hosts a November festival which is a ‘real highlight’ in the local beer calendar.
Firs Brewery has been featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide and produces a core range of ales, including some exclusives for the club.
The club features a bar area, quiet lounge, sports lounge, snooker area and prides itself on being the ‘number one place in Codsall to watch football’.
Firs Club Manager Anna Reynolds said: “Well what can I say, it’s a great surprise and honour to win CAMRA’s Club of the Year award, it’s something we thought was out of our reach.
“We couldn’t have done it without the support of our club members, committee, CAMRA members and of course the staff who work hard to make the club a great place to visit and hopefully stay for a while.”
Shelly Bentley, West Midlands Regional Director for CAMRA, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the Firs Club. Anna and the team work incredibly hard to create a communal atmosphere and provide a stellar line up of beers for locals to enjoy. I hope this is the first of many successes for the club and its community.”
