Les Routiers Award Winners 2009

Café of the Year

The Troubadour, London

Quirky, relaxing and bursting with atmosphere, you will be greeted by friendly and professional staff in the unique and bohemian style of The Troubadour. Established in the 1950's The Troubadour is steeped with history – this is where Bob Dylan's first London performance took place and the first edition of Private Eye was distributed.

Dining Pub of the Year

Somers Town Coffee House, London

A welcoming atmosphere awaits you from Sabine and Vanessa and their team at Somers Town Coffee House. The highly respected chef Sebastian Torres manages the kitchen with his team of French chefs. All the main ingredients are delivered directly from France so the experience at Somers Town Coffee House is a truly authentic one.

Hotel of the Year

Dunoon, Llandudno, Wales

Set a block or two back from the seafront, this splendid gable-ended mansion is one of many fine examples of Victorian architecture that define this traditional resort town. Smart oak-panelled public rooms include the Welsh Dresser Bar, which sports a magnificent cooking range.
 

Restaurant of the Year

Simply Blues, Hornchurch and Simply Blues, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Offering excellent value for money, Simply Blues makes an affordable night out for any budget as well as being the perfect setting for celebrating those special occasions.
 
 
 

Pub of the Year

The Compasses Inn, Chelmsford, Essex

A delightful traditional pub nestled in the heart of the quiet hamlet of Littley Green. The pub is owned by a direct descendant of the Ridley brewing family who has kept to the true values that a pub should offer: no jukebox, no TV - just the pleasant hum of people conversing and enjoying a drink and a bite to eat together.

Inn of the Year

Mills Inn, Ireland

One of Ireland's oldest inns, the award-winning Mills Inn dates back to 1755. Situated in a Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area that is justifiably proud of its language heritage and traditional music, the inn holds traditional music sessions every Thursday night.
 

Bed & Breakfast of the Year

Glangrwyney Court, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales

Glangrwyney Court has all the elements of a fine B&B and more. It's set in an elegant Georgian mansion sympathetically refurbished by Christina Jackson. The wow factor starts at the gate of this lovely property, approached along an attractive tree-lined drive that runs through gorgeous gardens.

Country Retreat of the Year

Stoke Rochford Hall, Lincolnshire

Housed in a superb Victorian country mansion and set within formal landscaped gardens and 28 acres of parkland, Stoke Rochford Hall offers an exceptional standard of hospitality, cuisine and location.