A Corris pub has been named the Bae Ceredigion CAMRA pub of the year.

The pub was one of the four finalists last year but this is the first time that it has won the top title.

Pubs are nominated for the award by local CAMRA members from the Ceredigion and Bay region and then a group of judges visit each one anonymously to evaluate them against set criteria over a couple of months.

The quality of the real ale is the most important single factor for a CAMRA award. Other criteria are the role a pub plays in its local community, atmosphere, décor, offer and welcome.

Listed in CAMRA’s Real Heritage Pubs of Wales, Slaters has a characterful and attractive bar with massive inglenook style fireplace and a slate floor. The handpumps always offer three real ales of differing types and strength which are served in excellent condition, and there is a selection of real ciders. Tasters are offered and beers can be ordered in third pint measures. The range is regularly promoted on Facebook and a list of beers that are coming soon is displayed by the bar.

The pub is the hub of the village and visitors and locals alike receive a warm welcome. There are regular music nights and other forms of entertainment throughout the year and the food is of good quality and reasonably priced.

“This award recognises the amount of effort landlord Mike Jones puts into running the Slaters Arms which has become the hub of village life,” said Bae Ceredigion CAMRA chairman Tristan Robinson.

“Mike also has a real knowledge about and interest in real ales and his enthusiasm for good beer is evident by the superb range that is always on offer here.”

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