A PUB in Great Waltham has been crowned as the regions best pub in a national competition.

The National Pub and Bar Awards crowned the Galvin Green Man, Howe Street, as the best pub in East of England.

The recognition came at the annual National Pub & Bar Awards in London following the Essex county award win in April.

Chris Galvin, co-owner and Chef Patron said: “We are thrilled to be recognised as the best pub in the East of England, a fantastic achievement just six months after opening and a huge testament to our fantastic team at the Green Man.

“Opening in the pub last November was a passion project for myself and my brother Jeff.

“We grew up just down the road from the pub and wanted to come back to our roots and community and build something new and exciting.

“The pub itself dates back 700 years and we put our heart and soul into the renovation and design of the Green Man.

“We are proud to have put life back into the pub and are honoured to be recognised by these prestigious awards.

“The Green Man would not be the pub it is without our fantastic team and loyal customers. Jeff and I are enormously proud.”

The Galvin Green Man pub is a return home for Essex-born Chris and Jeff Galvin.

The transformation was extensive, with interior and architectural renovation restoring the listed building to its former splendour with the addition of a stunning new main dining room with glass vaulted entrance sitting alongside the original pub, keeping its Great British pub traditions.

Working with local-sourced seasonal ingredients, the menu concentrates on classic pub dishes of the highest quality, while the bar serves craft ales with a strong emphasis on working in partnership with local craft brewers. The Green Man hosts four private dining rooms, for up to 16 guests, each with their own style and crated in partnership with local business’ and suppliers in the Chelmsford area.