The Old Gate Crowned South Shropshire’s Best Pub

Letter from Stuart Anderson MP congratulating The Old Gate, Heathton, near Claverley and Bobbington on winning South Shropshire's Best Pub competition.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Old Gate, Heathton, has been named the winner of Stuart Anderson MP’s South Shropshire Best Pub Competition.

The competition attracted an incredible 450 submissions, with local residents sharing stories of what makes their favourite pub special. We are honoured to have received 44 nominations, securing the top spot among many excellent pubs across South Shropshire.

In the award letter, customers praised The Old Gate for its:

  • Home-cooked food
  • Excellent Sunday lunches
  • Beautiful beer garden
  • Warm and friendly welcome from our team

Many described The Old Gate as a “home from home”, a “real gem”, and a “proper British country pub”. These comments mean a great deal to us, as creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents, visitors, families, walkers, and pub lovers alike has always been at the heart of what we do.

This recognition reflects the support of our loyal customers and the hard work of our amazing team, who are passionate about delivering quality food, great service, and a genuine country pub experience.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate us and share their wonderful comments. Your support has made this achievement possible.

Winning South Shropshire’s Best Pub is a tremendous honour, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community for many years to come.

Thank you for making The Old Gate your local