Midlands pub recorded in the Domesday Book on the market, previously run by a Michelin-starred chef

The Queens at 24 Queens Hill in the village of Belbroughton in Worcestershire is alternatively available to rent.

The grade II-listed building is largely dating from the 18th century, although it has some 16th century features and as a name was first mentioned as long ago as the ninth century.

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The pub was run by Midlands Michelin-starred chef Andy Waters, his wife and local entrepreneur Jim Driscoll, and other former chefs at the venue include the likes of Roger Narbett.

Ed Siddall-Jones, managing director of Siddall Jones, said the site "could be a candidate for conversion to a residential property, or possible retail use, subject to planning permission".

He added: "At the height of its fame, foodies from across the region flocked to The Queens and the waiting list for tables ran into weeks.

"It was once one of just 143 pubs in Britain to get the coveted Bib Gourmand award, which is much lauded as the 'Michelin star for pubs'.

"The Queens is an historic two-storey building that has various features in its grade II listing, including a first floor sash window from the 16th century.

"Although most of the building now dates from the 18th century, it has references to it in the Saxon Charter of 817 AD, and it is also recorded in the Domesday Book.

"We're delighted to be marketing The Queens and feel sure that it represents an opportunity for one of today's food and hospitality entrepreneurs to return it to the realm of a great place to wine, dine and entertain."

The instruction to sell or let The Queens follows on from Siddall Jones' appointment to sell The Windsor Castle in Stourbridge.