A friendly welcome and a great selection of reasonably priced ales and ciders are guaranteed in this self-proclaimed 'proper boozer' that truly lives up to the label. There is a wood-burning stove adding to the convivial atmosphere. The main football and rugby matches are shown on HDTV screens with the week’s fixtures chalked on a board. There is a well-stocked jukebox, monthly meat raffle, the odd themed night and occasional pub trips are offered. A past winner of Branch Cider pub of the Year, up to four real ciders are usually available plus others that do not meet CAMRA's current definition of real cider, (Weston's Old Rosie, Broadoak Moonshine).
The Tower had been local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year for three consecutive years up to 2017, runner up in 2018, Pub of the Year again in 2019 then runner up in 2020. The presentation pictures show the awards being made in 2018 and 2019.
This Pub serves 5 changing beers (often Oakham, Salopian, Gun) and 1 regular beer.
Tower, St. Leonards on Sea
Source: National