Dalton couple look to add new award to pub's legacy

At the start of the month, The Mail launched the 'Best Pub 2024' award with readers subsequently nominating their favourites.

From this, the ten finalists have now been revealed with readers able to vote for their pub of choice by picking up copies of the newspaper until August 3.

Each of the ten establishments will feature in their own article with a different one being highlighted each day as they vie to earn your support in the campaign.

The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024' series pt.1:

• The ten finalists as The Mail looks for best Furness pub | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Ulverston pub aims to be named as first winner of new award | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow pub wants your vote to be crowned as best in Furness | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Award-winning Ulverston pub looks to add new title | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

The series sees us make our way back to Dalton this time around, stopping off for a pint or two at the Clarence Pub on Ulverston Road.

Kieran and Louise McDaid have been running the business since 2020. They have steadily built up the pub's reputation as one of the best in the region.

This has resulted in a CAMRA award, a place in last year's Good Beer Guide, and now a nomination in The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024' award.

The pair have also become known in the local community because of their continuous fundraising activities.

Kieran following his skydive for St Mary's (Image: Submitted)

This has included bringing in donations for people in Ukraine and those affected by the earthquake in Turkey last year, as well as for the SSAFA, the North West Air Ambulance service and St Mary's Hospice.

The latter charity inspired Kieran to jump out a plane to raise hundreds for the hospice.

The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024' series pt.2:

• Dalton family pub hopes award win can spark 'bright future' | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow pub's new team have chance of award in first year | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Dalton pub thanks regulars following award nomination | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Ulverston 'longest serving landlords' hand over the reins | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Louise said: "I’ve been told by several people that they love the atmosphere of the pub, that they can come in and feel really welcome.

“It is popular because it’s friendly, we hold lots of various events and people feel safe."

Will the Clarence get your vote? (Image: Google Maps)

One such event was its first ever beer festival back in May, as well as delivering free food for bikers involved in Dave Day.

You can vote for the Clarence to be named as the best pub in Furness by picking up a copy of The Mail by Saturday, August 3.