This years award goes to The Atherton Arms, Atherton. Description taken from the Holt's Brewery web site. "The Atherton Arms is brilliant local pub with a good atmosphere and a wide range of entertainment on throughout the week. The pub has become well-known as a great night-out with Steve’s karaoke on a Friday and Saturday, plus live entertainment every Sunday. The pub serves a range of award-winning lagers, well-priced cask ales, bottled beers as well as a large choice of wines and spirits. Check out our monthly offers for a great deal. Towards the back of the pub is a superb beer garden. The Atherton shows live sports on Sky and BT and has plenty of flatscreens to choose from. There’s a dedicated sports lounge with dartboard, pool table and a full-sized snooker all available. There’s also a weekly pub quiz to keep you entertained. The pub has a large air-conditioned function room with a private bar available for hire free of charge.