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07
Nov 2020
Harrogate pub wins CAMRA award after one year of opening
A Harrogate pub has won the CAMRA pub of the year award after just one year of opening.
The Disappearing Chin, Beaulah Street, has been awarded the prize for the Harrogate and Ripon district.
Owners Hannah and Jack Woodruff opened the pub in April 2019 and say they pride themselves on their loyal customers and good beers.
The Campaign for Real Ale award looks to recognise those pubs which serve quality beer and are “worth seeking out and visiting”
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But this year has seen pubs fall on hard times due to the coronavirus pandemic, with 10pm curfews and closures during two national lockdowns.
Hannah said the award was a ray of light during dark times for the pub.
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Like other pubs in the district, the Disappearing Chin had to make alterations in order to be covid secure and keep customers safe.
A screen had been put up along the bar so punters can still chat with the bar staff and space was created both inside and outside.
The pub was hoping to celebrate its first birthday this year, but the celebrations fell victim to the first national lockdown.
Hannah and Jack had specially brewed beers from the north east prepared, as well as a cake.
Instead, the occasion was commemorated with a Zoom call amongst the pub’s regulars. Hannah said it was a “real boost to morale”.
Now, Hannah is looking forward to when restrictions are relaxed and pubs can return to normal.
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