White Horse near Chester named in National Pub & Bar list

A PUB near Chester has made the North West shortlist for the National Pub & Bar Awards 2026.

More than 250 pubs and bars from around the UK are celebrating this Easter, following industry recognition from the prestigious awards.

The White Horse in Churton is one of three pubs in Cheshire – along with the Church Inn, Mobberley, and The Leopard, Nantwich – selected in the 15-strong list.

The annual celebration, which returns to London for its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, June 10, showcases a wide range of venues from across the whole of the UK by naming 94 sites as the best in their respective counties.

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