North Wales pub revamped by Brunning and Price founder named one of best in UK
A pub that was stunningly revamped by the founder of the Brunning and Price (B&P) group has named one of the UK's most beautiful. The Druid Inn in Gorsedd, near Holywell, closed in June 2023 and it later emerged it had been snapped up by Pubs Limited.
That group is run by Jerry Brunning, who started Brunning and Price(B&P) with Graham Price in the late 1980s. B&P became a roaring success with pubs in North Wales and Cheshire and the pair later sold their shares to the Restaurant Group.
Jerry started Pubs Ltd, with The Druid its first location in North Wales. It reopened in spring 2024 - adding to the group's existing five sites in Cheshire and Shropshire. A major renovation took place ahead of the reopening.
That pub has now been named as one of the most beautiful in Britain and won the CAMRA and Historic England award for the Best Refurbishment of an existing pub in the UK.
Druid Inn was praised for its "extensive yet thoughtful renovation", with the judges praising the pub for its "cosy nook and crannies, a welcoming central bar, comfortable seating, quirky artwork, soft lighting, roaring fireplaces and a private dining room".
The pub said: "This was a complete surprise. We didn't know we were in the running for this at all, so it was a complete shock when we got the news. We love our little pub and all its nooks and crannies, so we're super happy that the hard work put into the refurbishment has been recognised!
"Twenty pubs are closing per week, yet they are so important to our local community. They're a place to meet friends, old and new and enjoy good quality food and drink.
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