Arundel & South Downs MP, Andrew Griffith, congratulated The Gun Inn in Findon on winning Overall Great British Pub of the Year at the Great British Pub Awards, announced on Tuesday night (4th October).
The Gun Inn was the only West Sussex pub to reach the finals. The winners in each category were announced at a festival dinner in Manchester, hosted by comedian Russell Kane.
Landlady Sally Harris gave Andrew a tour of the pub and restaurant just before the Awards night and proudly showed why they are worthy winners of their ‘pub Oscar’.
The popular South Downs pub has been welcoming visitors since 1619 and is steeped in history. Today it offers a warm welcome, real ales, log fires, a menu of traditional English and European dishes, and private dining.
Andrew Griffith said:
“I am so happy for Sally and ‘Team Gun’. They should be immensely proud of what they have achieved in these major national Awards. What an accolade – Best Pub! The Gun Inn is a wonderful rural pub with character, charm and great food and I hope this Award will encourage visitors from near and afar to try it for themselves.
“I have given practical support to the pub industry by producing a South Downs Pub Guide booklet and website to showcase the many excellent establishments around the area, and The Gun Inn was one of the pubs included.”
