Waterend Barn Wetherspoons claims Loo of the Year award

Waterend Barn Wetherspoons in St. Peters Street has been awarded a platinum grading by inspectors.

The award-winning gents bog. (Image: Submitted)The men's toilets in the Waterend Barn pub. (Image: Submitted) The water closet themed awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the UK.

Waterend Barn, manager Rachael Fisher said: "We are delighted with the grading. 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 toilet was very clean. (Image: Submitted) Squeaky clean urinals. (Image: Submitted) 'Loo of the Year Awards' inspectors made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK, in order to judge them.

All of the facilities are graded bronze, silver, gold, platinum, platinum plus or diamond with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

The toilets are judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

The Loo of the Year Awards 2024 managing director, Becky Wall, said: "The toilets at Waterend Barn have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

"The pub deserves its platinum award."

There is in fact a Loo of the Year Awards - let that sink in. (Image: Submitted)The toilet features state-of-the-art hand drying technology. (Image: Submitted)