West Ealing’s The Forester pub has won the ‘Community Local’ category in CAMRA’s 2025 Pub Design Awards, which honour the UK’s most beautifully designed, historically preserved and renovated pubs.
Organised in collaboration with Historic England, the awards shine a spotlight on pubs. From grand Victorian gin palaces to contemporary reimaginings, the competition celebrates establishments that standout.
The Forester impressed judges with its restoration and enhancement. The Fullers managed pub, located on Leighton Road was transformed last year with a reminder to its past. It has kept many original features including its famous Nowell Parr designed fireplace as well as showcasing a number of vintage furniture and other items that are now on display.
Judges highlighted how the pub exemplifies what the Community Local category represents—street-corner pubs that act as vibrant hubs for local life.
Andrew Davison, chair of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, said: “The Pub Design Awards recognise the highest standards of pub architecture, rewarding artistic flair and painstaking historical conservation.”
He added: “From inviting streetcorner locals to striking medieval coaching inns, there are some stunning pubs in the UK, and the craftmanship involved in making these venues a gorgeous place to enjoy cask beer and real cider or perry should rightfully be applauded. I encourage heritage enthusiasts and pub lovers alike to visit these inspirational buildings.”
