Shropshire pubs handed awards for quality of their beer at Joule’s Brewery Awards 2026

A host of pubs across Shropshire have been handed awards for the quality of their beer at the Joule’s Brewery Awards 2026.

The awards, held at The Stag in Market Drayton, on October 14 highlighted the achievements of Joule’s Brewery’s pubs, landlords and teams - celebrating everything from beer quality and sales growth to food, live music, community involvement and individual achievements.

The New Inn in Newport was among those praised in the beer category, winning the Citra Blonde Flagship award, Rose & Crown in Ludlow, Shropshire, took Joule’s Pale Ale Flagship,

For Green Monkey, the award went to The White Horse in Shrewsbury.

The Red Lion in Market Drayton also had reason to celebrate, with Chris Turner and the team receiving the Château Bessan Ambassador award for their support of the brewery’s wine range.

The New Inn in Newport, Old Town Hall Vaults in Whitchurch and the Red Lion in Market Drayton were recognised as Top Tap Champions.

The Castle Hotel in Wem was named among the brewery’s Social Media Stars celebrating pubs that proudly share what’s happening at their pubs and keep customers involved via social media.

Meanwhile, The Bricklayers Arms in Shrewsbury and Sandbrook Vaults in Market Drayton were recognised as Live Music Legends.

The Henry Tudor in Shrewsbury took home the Event Excellence award, while Sandbrook Vaults and Shrewsbury’s White Horse were named Rhythm of the Week Champions for their regular events and weekly activities.

The Community Champion awards went to the Cock Hotel in Wellington and White Lion at Wem, recognising the work they do within their communities.

There was also recognition for the care taken outside the pubs, with The Kings Arms at Church Stretton receiving one of the Pub in Bloom awards.

The brewery also celebrated pubs for their achievements in their respective regions.

The Rose & Crown in Ludlow was named Regional Champion, adding to its Joule’s Pale Ale Flagship win.

The evening also recognised individuals who have made a particular contribution to Joule’s over the past year.

The team at The Bricklayers Arms in Shrewsbury received the Rising Star award, rounding off a successful evening for the pub following its Live Music Legend recognition.

Paul King of the Red Lion in Bomere Heath was among those receiving special recognition awards.

Vicky Colclough, managing director of Joule’s Brewery, said of the awards: “What I particularly love about these awards is seeing just how different all our pubs are.

“There isn’t one way to run a great Joule’s pub, and that’s something we’re very proud of.”