A Newport pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets ˗ in the Loo of the Year Awards 2015.
The Man in the Moon in St James Street has been awarded a platinum star rating by inspectors ˗ the highest award possible.
The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provision across the UK. Authorised inspectors make unannounced visits to hundreds of toilets at sites across the UK, in order to judge them.
All of the toilets visited are graded from bronze to gold with unacceptable toilets not graded at all. The platinum rating is given only to outlets which offer “exceptional toilets.”
The toilets are judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.
The Man in the Moon, a Wetherspoon pub, is managed by Tony Duncan. Tony said:
“I am delighted with the award. Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors.”
The Loo of the Year Awards 2015 managing director, Mike Bone, said:
“The toilets at The Man in the Moon have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.
“The pub richly deserves its platinum award – the highest individual award the judges can deliver.”
