THE Hutton Junction pub in Shenfield has been crowned the Brentwood in Bloom Pubs 2015 winner.

The pub, which came joint first last year, beat 20 other pubs in the borough to the coveted top spot.

Judge Robert Gunn, of Burnt Oak Consulting, said: “This is a lesson in how t o make the most of a small area.

“Hanging baskets and planters are filled with suchawide variety of planting. You can enjoy the sound of bubbling water from the water feature in the courtyard. What really makes this place special is the fabulous grapevines.”

In second place was the Viper, in Ingatestone, and in third was the Brave Nelson, in Warley.