The Freston Boot near Ipswich celebrates winning Suffolk title as part of the 2022 National Pub and Bar Awards

A pub in Suffolk is celebrating after it was selected for a regional pub award.

The Freston Boot in Freston near Ipswich and the Three Hills pub in Bartlow, Cambridgeshire, near Haverhill were among 94 pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to scoop the prestigious County Winner title for their region as part of the 2022 National Pub and Bar Awards.

The Freston Boot and the Three Hills, alongside the other award winners, will be crowned at a red carpet celebration in London on June 22, where 15 Regional Winners will be announced, as well as the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year award.

The National Pub and Bar Awards aims to shine a spotlight and showcase the hospitality industry's diversity, creativity and importance to the UK economy.

Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub and Bar magazine, which hosts the event said: "Just from being out in these venues, you can see how much pubs and bars mean to people across the UK.

"With visitor numbers increasing, it’s more important than ever for operators to deliver a standout service during every visit – no matter the business in question.

"These 94 County Winners are wonderful examples of the brilliance of today’s modern on-trade. If you live near one of these sites, make sure you pay them a visit."

Four other pubs from East Anglia also won awards for their respective counties.