January 2004

The Criterion, Leicester

Left to right Simon Kennedy (Barman) M Rabah (Chef) Grant Cook (Licensee) and Russell Hunt (Manager)

The Criterion on Millstone Lane, Leicester, opened it’s doors for the first time on 3^rd January 2003 following its transformation from The Nags Head. Just over a year later saw the Leicester CAMRA Branch, gathered to present a well earned award.

It was Wednesday 21^st January 2004 and many of our members were gathered along with the Pub Quiz regulars, working their way through the list of 8 beers available. As well as the regular Hardys & Hansons and Oakham beers, two guest beers which proved popular on the night were, Castle Rock “Trammie Dodger (3.8%) and Abbeydale Matins (3.6%) As always, all the beers were in fine fettle.

Just after 9pm, Keith made his usual speech and congratulated Grant Cook on the success of converting The Nags Head in to the pub that it is today, and the excellent quality of the beer. He then presented Grant with his award “Pub Of The Month for January 2004”

Grant thanked Keith and the Leicester CAMRA Branch as well as his customers. He added how pleased he was to receive such a prestigious award and announced that a pizza buffet was now being served. A most enjoyable evening for all present. 

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