Pictures by Euan Fraser
The presentation photos show Branch Chairman Robin Jones handing over our Pub of the Year certificate to Lynn Adams, overseen by two long-serving members of the staff, Naomi and Sandra.
The Hamilton Advertiser's press photographer got behind the bar for a view of the presentation.
The George's regular customers and the visiting team from CAMRA celebrate the pub's success.
The Christmas decorations were made a little brighter with the Pub of the Year certificate on the bar.