The Iron Duke pub, in Fore Street, Wellington, has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2021.

It has been awarded a diamond 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.

Loo of the Year Awards inspectors made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK to judge them.

All of them are graded silver, gold, platinum or diamond with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

The diamond rating is the highest and most prestigious award available. It focuses on the highest standards of cleaning and the provision of clean and well-maintained facilities to meet all user needs.

Judging is made against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

Mat Turner, manager of The Iron Duke, a Wetherspoon pub, said: “We are delighted with the award. 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.”

The Loo of the Year Awards 2021 managing director Becky Wall said: “The toilets at The Iron Duke have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

“The pub deserves its diamond award − the highest individual award the judges can deliver.”