NOMINATIONS continue to pour in to our search for the Best Pub in Herefordshire and the Borders.

Among the dozens we are received are these:

The Angel Inn, Grosmont, is "everything you could want from a country inn", according to Alexander Hill.

He says there is a "perfect pint every time, the food is fantastic, there is live music and a great sense of community spirit."

Cath Warren sings the praises of the Grape Vaults, Leominster.

She says: "It's a really friendly locals pub. Julie Saxon, the landlady, has build up a reputation for great value and quality pub food.

"It's the smallest pub in town which means everyone speaks to you when you go in, and they support loads of charity events."

Alex Tucker commends the Bridge Inn, Kentchurch.

"It has fresh home-made food, local ales, excellent service and great views," he says.

Our Best Pub search aims to honour the place that goes out of its way to make sure customers feel welcome.

It must offer drinks and/or food of great value and quality.

The service must be efficient and friendly, the standard of hygiene high and the atmosphere second to none.

Most of all, it should be the place you want to go back to again and again... because it is so very good!

We are accepting nominations from pubs themselves as well as customers.

All you have to do is let us know which pub you think is the best is go online and submit your nomination here: bit.ly/BestPubHT

We are only accepting online nominations.

Nominations close at 10am on Monday, September 20.

We will then whittle down your nominations to a shortlist of 15.

Afterwards we will publish a voting form in the Hereford Times where we will ask you to vote for your favourite.

Voting will close at 10am on Monday, October 11.

We will announce the three finalists on Thursday, October 21. All three will be profiled in the Hereford Times with write-ups in print and online that will also be shared on social media.

The pub of the three that has received the most votes will be crowned Hereford Times Best Pub 2021.

The winner will receive a trophy and certificate to display behind the bar.

Our Best Pub search is part of our ongoing efforts to support local businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, as they recover from the coronavirus lockdowns.

Already we have provided free shout-outs through our Love Local Business campaign.

We have also shone a light on outstanding enterprises with the Hereford Times Food and Farming Awards 2021. Among the categories was the Best Restaurant award, which was won by the Riverside Inn at Aymestrey.