A Tamworth pub has made national history by after being crowned CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2025 – becoming the first venue ever to win the prestigious title three times.
It has been announced this morning that the Tamworth Tap has beaten thousands of pubs from across the country and has been praised for its atmosphere, décor, welcome, inclusivity, service and overall impression as well as the quality of its cask beer, real cider and perry.
The award – to be presented later today – is CAMRA’s highest honour and is designed to showcase quality pubs across the UK that are worth seeking out and visiting.
Home to the Tamworth Brewing Company, the multi-award-winning pub serves eight rotating cask beers alongside a broad range of ciders, spirits, wines and bottled beers.
Set in a Tudor building with a 16th-century shopfront, it features a historic courtyard terrace with views of Tamworth Castle and a distinctive ‘CAMRA Corner’ celebrating the campaign’s guidebooks.
The Tamworth Tap hosts daily events and supports local charities, with owners George and Louise Greenaway and their team actively involved in causes including the Royal British Legion and St Editha’s Parish Church.
Reacting to the win, George and Louise thanked their supporters and said: “It’s not often either of us are stuck for words – ask anyone! – but we really are struggling to express how we feel today. When we won the first time, we believed we’d reached the pinnacle of our achievements and were absolutely astounded with our second consecutive win.
“To have won for an unprecedented third time is beyond our wildest dreams; we are in awe of this recognition. The pub and its people are at the centre of everything we do.
“We don’t just pour pints at the Tap, we strive to give a true sense of community and give our beloved Tappers a place they like to call home, with the warmest welcome, great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Quality beer comes first, yet the passion, knowledge and friendliness of our incredible ‘Team Tap’ is key.”
Andrea Briers, CAMRA Pub of the Year coordinator, said: “This is history in the making. I can’t congratulate George, Louise and their team enough for the trailblazing feat of winning the National Pub of the year award for a third time.
“What can you possibly say about this fantastic pub that hasn’t been said already? The local community are lucky to have an incredible pub with such dedicated staff on their doorstep. Please raise a pint, or three, to our triple champion!”
John Rowling, Lichfield, Sutton and Tamworth CAMRA branch pubs officer, added: “This hattrick of wins has cemented the Tap’s reputation as the foremost pub in the UK.
“Visitors can’t help but admire the awesome service you get from the amazing friendly and knowledgeable staff.
“The success has been built on continuous hard work, dedication and attention to detail to make the Tap a splendid community asset. Well-deserved congratulations go to George, Louise and the team for this momentous accolade.”
The pub’s previous national titles were in 2022 and 2023.
