02/09/2026
So this year we have stepped aside and hope support is given to this fun competition which goes so far supporting the local pub scene and Simon puts so much time and effort in. The Buzz last year was amazing and our customers stepped up massively which humbled us. We have great customers and really value and appreciate you all. The Artillery Arms is amazing because of you and your support. Long may she continue Cheers 🍻🥂
A really lovely conversation last night with Elaine and Belinda at The Artillery Arms.
The Artillery were runners-up in Plymouth’s Favourite Pub last year and, unsurprisingly, they were voted into the competition again for 2026.
But last night Elaine and Belinda told me they’ve decided to withdraw. Not because they don’t value the support, quite the opposite. They were genuinely touched to have been voted in again, but after coming so close last year, they’d rather step aside and give another Plymouth pub the opportunity to take part.
I have an enormous amount of respect for that decision, and of course I’ll honour it.
It says an awful lot about Elaine and Belinda, and about the spirit in which they run The Artillery Arms. They clearly love their pub, their customers and Plymouth’s wider pub community too.
Thank you both for such a lovely chat last night, and congratulations again on being voted in by the people of Plymouth.
That recognition still absolutely counts. ❤️🍺