Six pubs and bars have been named the best in the West Midlands and will compete for the title of National Pub & Bar of the Year 2024.
The venues are some of the 94 pubs and bars across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that have won a prestigious county winner title as part of the awards.
The award wins are part of the 2024 National Pub & Bar Awards, which each year crowns nearly 100 County Winners from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, giving each site a unique platform to promote themselves and increase guest footfall from locals and visitors alike.
The venues have been chosen as the best in their regions for demonstrating excellence across a number of elements that affect the customer journey, including design, service, style of offer, marketing and investment.
The venues now have over two months in which to trade off their win, before making their way to the National Pub & Bar Awards grand final on 26 June.
Here are the six pubs and bars named the best in the West Midlands region.
1. Fitzherbert Arms, Swynnerton, Staffordshire
A countryside gem included in the list is The Fitzherbert Arms, which has a beautiful private dining room and stunning decor. Seafood platters, steak and stout pies are among the menu highlights
2. The Tally Ho Inn, Bouldon, Shropshire
The Tally Ho is a lovely family-run pub with stunning countryside views in Bouldon, plus modern en suite guestrooms.
3. The House, Leamington Spa
This small cocktail bar in the heart of Leamington Spa is one of the town's most popular venues. It's a chic, modern pub with an upstairs garden attracting a hip crowd for creative dishes & cocktails.
4. The Oak Inn Staplow, Ledbury, Herefordshire
The Oak Inn Staplow is a traditional country pub and restaurant near Ledbury that serves delicious pub food. They also have live music and quiz nights