The pub’s owners describe it as a ‘strength of community spirit’
A Cambridgeshire pub that’s a “favourite spot” to visit for locals has been named as one of the best pubs of the year. The Great British Pub awards celebrates all of the best boozers on offer across the UK.
Celebrating the 27th year of the awards, the winners of its 17 categories have been announced for 2026. Taking the crown for the Admiral Taverns Pub of the Year is The Crown in Fordham, Ely.
In 2023, the pub had to close due to a devastating fire. However, with a mission to get it up and running again, the owners were determined to “rise once more”.
The pub was taken over by new management in 2025 and since it reopened, it has become a “vibrant hub created with the community”, as stated on the pub website. Today, it has a loyal customer base behind it and has become a “strength of community spirit”.
The pub offers a menu filled with “smoky goodness”, with a lot of great meat options on offer. Menu options range from buttermilk chicken thigh bites and smoked pork belly burn ends to battered king prawns and smoked mozzarella sticks. There are also a wide range of baked potatoes on offer with lots of different toppings.
The pub also serves a range of cask ales, regular beers and other refreshing drinks. The Crown is also a hit with locals, as one reviewer said it was a “favourite spot”.
Another person who visited the pub with friends for a Sunday roast said she was “not disappointed” with the food and its portions. Staff at the pub are also praised for being “super friendly and helpful”.
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