A PUB in Tameside has proven that it’s among the ‘top of the plops’ after being recognised in this year’s Loo of the Year Awards.
The Society Rooms in Stalybridge flushed away competition to be awarded a platinum rating by inspectors for the quality and standards of its toilets.
They made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK in order to judge them.
All of the toilets are graded silver, gold, platinum, platinum plus or diamond, while unacceptable toilets are not graded at all.
The annual awards aim to highlight and improve standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provision.
The toilets are judged against numerous criteria – including everything from accessibility and cleanliness to décor and maintenance.
The Society Rooms, a Wetherspoon pub on Grosvenor Street, is managed by Liza Braddock, who said they are “delighted” with the award.
She added: “Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in excellent condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors.”
Becky Wall, The Loo of the Year Awards 2023 managing director, commented: “The toilets at The Society Rooms have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained. The pub deserves its platinum award.”
No mention of the many steps to this design after thought.