A community owned pub in Carshalton has been crowned “Greater London Pub of the Year 2023”.

The Hope is now in the running for National Pub of the Year by independent, voluntary organisation, Campaign For Real Ale.

The CAMRA 2024 guide, which is assembled by volunteers from all of its branches, has added 60 new London pubs to its books.

Paul Sanders, Regional Director of Surrey and Sussex, explains the value of a real community pub.