THE Swan Inn at Chiddingfold has been named the Best Pub in Surrey in the National Pub & Bar Awards.

Serving superb food and quality drinks with 11 boutique en-suite rooms in the heart of the Surrey countryside, The Swan Inn, part of the Upham Pub Company, faced fierce competition against a number of well-established pubs in the county.

The Swan Inn will now look to extend its current accolades – also boasting four AA Stars and two AA Rosette Awards for culinary excellence – as it seeks to secure the coveted titles of South East of England’s Pub & Bar of the Year and the National Pub & Bar of the Year at an awards ceremony on May 24.

The Pub & Bar Awards seek to reward outstanding operators from across the UK, recognising service, product range, aesthetic design and entertainment available to provide the ultimate hospitality experience.

Sinead Leach, general manager of The Swan Inn, said: “We are delighted to be named as the best pub in Surrey in the National Pub & Bar Awards, despite stiff competition from a number of incredible inns in our county.”

Zac Leach, general manager, added: “This is a really exciting time for The Swan Inn as we develop our kitchen area to give customers an improved dining experience, prepare a number of alfresco events for the warmer weather and continue to host our ever-popular supper clubs.”