Liberation Group, owners of Butcombe Brewing Co which owns several pubs over Wiltshire has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Publican Awards.

The brewery and pub group has made the shortlist for three categories in the prestigious awards, which champion the very best operators in the pub industry.

Liberation Group is in the running for Best New Site, Best Premium Food Offer and Best Managed Pub Company. The company will be looking to defend its Best Food Offer crown, an award the group has held for two consecutive years.

Jayson Perfect, Group Managing Director, Pubs & Inns, Liberation Group says: “In what has been the most difficult of years, to reach the finals in three categories is a real boost. We’re incredibly proud of the way our teams have continually adapted and faced the challenges the pandemic has brought face on.

A virtual evening awards ceremony on March 30 will replace the usual awards ceremony at Battersea Evolution in London.