On Saturday 11th October our branch Pubs Officer, Andy Roberts presented the Pub of the Season award for Autumn 2025 to the Yew Tree pub in Seatoller, near the Honister Pass at the top of Borrowdale valley.

After being closed for 15 years, Prentice Weir reopened this unspoilt seventeenth century pub in April 2024.

Prentice is the son of the late Mark Weir who redeveloped the old Honister Slate Mine as a popular tourist destination.

Prentice Weir’s partner, Holly McCleary, volunteered to be manager of the pub, which is a big success story.

The pub sells two real ales and trades between Wednesday and Sunday between 12 -10.30pm.