Fitzherbert Arms wins Gold again!
Left to Right . Deputy Manager Tim, Head Chef Nathan, Manager Rebecca, Sous Chef Andy and Deputy Manager Zee
We are delighted to announce that our Fitzherbert Arms in the village of Swynnerton has won the top Gold Award and retained our Pub of the Year title for 2026 at the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards.
General Manager Rebecca, Head Chef Nathan, Deputy Managers Tim and Zee and Sous Chef Andy were all at the amazing reception in Tamworth when their win was announced. The awards celebrate local businesses across the county. The Fitzherbert Arms is truly an award-winning pub, winning the ‘Best Pub in Staffordshire last year at the Pub and Bar Magazine Awards 2025.
This year the Fitz’ team were once again up against very strong opposition but came out smiling. The entry and judging process was as vigorous as ever and to come out on top for the second-year running is truly amazing! Rebecca added “we are thrilled, to win the award last year felt so special but to win it back-to-back in 2026 just shows how consistent we have been and it is a superb reflection on all the team’s efforts to make the Fitz’ such a special pub.
The Fitz was also recognised with a richly deserved Silver Award for the ‘Small Accommodation Operator’, recognising the ten Guest Bedrooms in the old Fitzherbert Farmhouse. A grade 2 listed building, it is a wonderful place to stay when enjoying the great attractions of Staffordshire.
Owners Mary McLaughlin and Tim Bird, who also have the Mainwaring Arms in Whitmore, as well as five award-winning pubs in Cheshire added, “we are over the moon for Rebecca and the team! The Fitz is a very special pub, but what makes it truly special are the team and of course our customers and guests. They along with our local suppliers can all be proud of these two awards. We share them with everybody. Thank you for your support of the Fitz.
