A POPULAR Oswestry pub is targeting yet another top spot after it was named a finalist for a prestigious national award.

The Bailey Head, on the Bailey head, was named as a finalist in the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) National Business Awards for an unparalleled sixth time.

The Bailey Head has been named as one of the three best rural Craft beer pubs or bars in the whole of the UK, with the overall winner being announced in Liverpool on Wednesday, March 13. 

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The Oswestry pub won the top spot in 2020 and has made it to the final few for six of the last seven years.

Grace Goodlad, who is landlady of the Bailey Head, said the nomination is especially important as it comes from within the industry itself.

She added: “We are delighted to make it into the finals again. 

“This award is from the brewing industry and its good to know that we are seen as a top-tier craft beer venue by the country’s independent brewers. 

“We work incredibly hard on beer quality and it is such a boost to be recognised in this way. We are stunned to achieved this for the sixth time.”

Duncan Borrowman, Grace’s husband and landlord of the pub, admitted he was delighted with the nomination, admitting it has made all the hours he as devoted to providing great beer.

And he, along with Grace, was quick to pour praise onto the people who provide the biggest feedback for the beer – their customers.

He added: “I spend thousands of hours a year working in the cellar and on managing our beer, this recognition means a huge amount to us. 

“I am very proud to have been named in the national finals again, but also intensely grateful to our staff, customers and suppliers for all their hard work and support which has been very important in us getting there.

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“We will be in Liverpool on the 13th to see what happens, and of course we would be delighted to take the top spot again.

“However, making the finals for the sixth time is pretty special and we will be celebrating, whatever happens on the big day.”

The award was introduced in 2016 and the pub only missed out on being shortlisted once – in 2019 – in that time.