The Bailey Head in Oswestry, Shropshire has been named the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub of the Year for 2024

The pub is a rags-to-riches success story after the owners turned what was once a closed local into a haven for the local community. The Bailey Head had been failing under the ownership of a major pub company and was listed by CAMRA as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) to protect it from redevelopment. Nine years ago, it was bought by Duncan Borrowman and Grace Goodlad who poured their knowledge and passion into transforming the pub.

The Bailey Head has won a staggering roster of awards from CAMRA, the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), The Shropshire GOAT and TripAdvisor. 

Aside from providing a welcoming atmosphere, the Bailey Head also boasts an impressive array of cask beer and cider.