THE search is hotting up for the Hereford Times Best Pub 2022.

Nominations have now closed, and from the hundreds we received we have chosen the 10 most popular.

It was a close-run thing. Several places only just missed out on a top 10 placing, and it was clear from what your wrote about your locals that they are held in great affection.

So now it's time for you to vote and decide which will be presented with our coveted award.

The 10 finalists are:

1. Angel Inn, Grosmont BPHER1

2. Bells Inn, Almeley BPHER2

3. Boat Inn, Whitney-on-Wye BPHER3

4. Harp Inn, Old Radnor BPHER4

5. Mill Race, Ross-on-Wye BPHER5

6. Orange Tree, Hereford BPHER6

7. Oxford Arms, Hereford BPHER7

8. Spread Eagle, Hereford BPHER8

9. Wye Inn, Hereford BPHER9

10. Yew Tree, Peterstow BPHER10

All you have to do is visit www.herefordtimes.com/bestpubvote. Register your vote by entering the code of the appropriate pub in our simple online form. We do not require the name of the pub, only the code.

Voting will close at 10am on Monday, October 31.

Hereford Times: Hereford Times Best Pub 2022

We will announce the three finalists on Thursday, November 10. All three will be profiled in the Hereford Times with write-ups in print and online that will also be shared on social media.

The pub of the three that has received the most votes will be crowned Hereford Times Best Pub 2022.

The winner will receive a trophy and certificate to display behind the bar.