Devon's remarkable backyard bar crowned one of Britain's best

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A quirky 'tiki' style bar in Devon crowned one of the best backyard bars in Britain is now set to go up against pubs in the USA, in the International Backyard Bar Awards. Five incredible garden pubs across the UK have been announced by judges for this year’s awards, presented by home brewing tech experts Pinter, after being whittled down from hundreds of entries – while five have also been selected from entries from across the US.

The UK entries include Siren’s Call, in Devon. The bar has been described as a 'remarkable' tiki bar which enjoys lauhala on the internal walls, tribal wood structures and Floridian vibes throughout thanks to the owners’ tiki artefacts collection and chairs that were flown in from the venue where they tied the knot in Florida – after it closed down.

The backyard bars will now go head-to-head before one UK runner-up is decided while five bars from across the USA called Sadie’s Haus in Mississippi, The Cabana in Oregon, The Plastered Pelican in Richmond, Lago Bar in Virginia and Swampy’s Bar n Grill in Pennsylvania will also go head-to-head before one US runner-up is decided to.

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Meanwhile, one bar from either country out of the 10 shortlisted will be crowned international winner in the International Backyard Bar Awards, by Pinter, on October 4. All shortlisted entrants will receive a stellar Pinter bundle, while the respective US and UK runners-up will receive a trophy, a Pinter and an Ooni Pizza Oven.

The overall international winner, meanwhile, will then receive a $10,000 cash prize plus an ultimate garden swag bundle featuring, an Ooni pizza oven, four Pinter machines to give to friends, incredible merch from breweries like Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Signature Brew and Sycamore Brewery, perfect for enhancing any backyard bar experience.

Additionally, the most coveted element sees the winner also handed an opportunity to design, name, and brew their own beer with Pinter. Ralph Broadbent is the co-founder and chief executive of a business enigmatically called The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Company which makes the pioneering Pinter product.

He said: “Seeing the creativity and passion that people have poured into their backyard bars has been truly inspiring. Each space tells its own story, reflecting the personality and ingenuity of its creator. At Pinter, we’re all about bringing people together through incredible beer experiences, and this competition has done exactly that.

“From the Lionesses tribute to tiki havens, every entry has been a celebration of community, craft, and the joy of hosting. We can’t wait to see who will take home the title and, of course, the chance to brew their own beer with Pinter.”