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Britain’s best boozers revealed from a 250-year-old inn to a community-owned pub – did your local make the list?

THE nation's best boozers have been revealed - but did yours make the list?

The Campaign for Real Ale has been ranking Britain's best boozers since 1988 - here's this year's picks.

The Campaign for Real Ale have put together the nation's best pubs
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The Campaign for Real Ale have put together the nation's best pubsCredit: Alamy

CAMRA served up awards in a range of regional categories and also crowned an overall winner.

The Bell Inn in the picturesque village of Aldworth in Berkshire scooped the Pub of the Year award after judges commended its community focus, relaxed atmosphere and - most importantly - great beer.

The pub, which has been in the same family for 250 years and has a Grade II listed interior, also won the coveted title 30 years prior.

CAMRA pub of the year organiser Ben Wilkinson said: "Nothing can beat the combination of good beer, great food and warm heritage pub."

The competition shortlist is selected by CAMRA volunteers and then judged on atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and beer quality.

Pub of the Year - The Bell Inn, Aldworth

The pub has been under ownership of the same family for 250 years
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The pub has been under ownership of the same family for 250 yearsCredit: Alamy

Best East Midlands Pub - The Smithfield Pub in Derby

It is the second year in a row that The Smithfield has won the East Midlands award
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It is the second year in a row that The Smithfield has won the East Midlands award

Best Pub in the North East - The Grey Horse in Consett

The pub also houses Consett Ale Works Brewery and hosts two beer festivals a year
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The pub also houses Consett Ale Works Brewery and hosts two beer festivals a year

Best Pub in East Anglia - The Red Lion in Preston, Hertfordshire

The Red Lion won partly because of its 'ever-changing beer list'
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The Red Lion won partly because of its 'ever-changing beer list'

Best Pub in Wessex - The Firkin Shed in Bournemouth

The Firkin Shed is already the current reigning CAMRA National Cider Pub of the Year
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The Firkin Shed is already the current reigning CAMRA National Cider Pub of the Year

Best Pub in the South West - Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton, Devon

The historic pub hails back to the 16th Century
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The historic pub hails back to the 16th Century

Best Pub in Scotland and Northern Ireland  - The Bridge Inn in Peebles

This Scottish pub doesn't admit children because they're a 'distraction' to drinking
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This Scottish pub doesn't admit children because they're a 'distraction' to drinking

Best Pub in Wales - The Mansel Arms in Porthyrhyd, Carmarthenshire

This boozer was praised for its 'friendly and welcoming atmosphere'
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This boozer was praised for its 'friendly and welcoming atmosphere'

Best Pub in Yorkshire - The George & Dragon in Hudswell

This watering hole one CAMRA's Pub of the Year in 2016
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This watering hole one CAMRA's Pub of the Year in 2016Credit: Google

Best Pub in Kent - The Admiral's Arm in Queenborough

This micropub has just two rooms and serves only four real ales - as well as snacks
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This micropub has just two rooms and serves only four real ales - as well as snacks

Best Pub in West Pennines - The Swan with Two Necks in Pendleton, Lancashire

This pub also scooped top prize back in 2014
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This pub also scooped top prize back in 2014Credit: Alamy

Best Pub in Greater Manchester - The Flying Horse in Rochdale

The historic pub was built in 1691
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The historic pub was built in 1691

Best Pub in Merseyside  - The Cricketers Arms in St Helens

This pub boasts a huge booze selection - including over 100 gins
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This pub boasts a huge booze selection - including over 100 gins

Best Pub in London - The Hope in Carshalton

This pub is incredibly owned by 46 of the boozer's own customers
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This pub is incredibly owned by 46 of the boozer's own customers

Best Pub in Surrey/Sussex - The Hornet Alehouse in Chichester

This micropub is split over two levels and hosts frequent games nights
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This micropub is split over two levels and hosts frequent games nights

Best Pub in the West Midlands - The Prince of Wales in Shrewsbury

The pub hosts two beer festivals a year
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The pub hosts two beer festivals a year
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