Bodmin’s The Hole in the Wall Named CAMRA South West Pub of the Year 2025

The Hole in the Wall in Bodmin has been named CAMRA's South West Pub of the Year 2025, putting it in the running for the ultimate title of CAMRA's Pub of the Year.

From Cornwall Winner to National Contender

Having already taken the crown as Cornwall CAMRA branch Pub of the Year, the Hole in the Wall has now been recognised as one of the top 16 pubs across the UK. The pub will now compete for a place in the final four of CAMRA's Pub of the Year contest, with the shortlist due to be announced in October.

Praise for a Standout Pub

Peter Bridle, CAMRA South West Regional Director, said:
"The Hole in the Wall is a very welcoming community pub with great customer service. It is a traditional and eclectic pub with a single bar and a superb selection of up to six well-kept cask beers, regularly featuring in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide. The pub is very popular with locals and has character and charm in abundance. CAMRA branches in the region nominated some terrific pubs and the level of entries in the competition was very high, so to come out on top is quite an achievement."

Dave Pedlar, Cornwall CAMRA spokesperson, added:
"I would like to congratulate Steve and his team on the significant achievement of being crowned CAMRA's South West Pub of the Year. Steve and his team have been rewarded for the years of dedication and hard work shown in turning the Hole in the Wall into a renowned location famed for the range and quality of cask beers. The pub is a 'must visit' venue for cask enthusiasts, not only from Bodmin, but the whole of Cornwall and further afield."

A Landmark Moment for Steve and His Team

Hole in the Wall landlord, Steve Hall, who has run the pub for 22 years, said:
"I was so chuffed to win this award, and this is a wonderful accolade for my team and I after all these years."

Judges described the pub as "very friendly with very helpful and knowledgeable staff, well run and good value for money, well worth a visit and would have liked to have stayed longer."