NORWICH – The Blarney Stone Pub, Inc. was honored recently with an SBA Small Business Excellence Award at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. The U.S. Small Business Administration and the New York Business Development Corporation hosted the 13th annual luncheon to recognize the achievements of local small businesses. NBT Bank, N.A. nominated The Blarney Stone Pub, Inc. for the award.

Mike and Sarah Woods saw the potential for success in the hometown bar they bought in 2007. With their combined food service and management experience, the Blarney Stone Pub offers Norwich a fine selection of spirits, food, and live entertainment.