Quirky pub 30 minutes from Birmingham crowned best-looking in the West Midlands

Bod Lichfield has been crowned the winner of the ‘New Build’ category at CAMRA’s prestigious 2025 Pub Design Awards, marking it as one of the best-looking pubs in the UK.

The awards, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) in collaboration with Historic England, celebrate architectural excellence in British pubs - from grand historic renovations to bold new builds.

Judges were impressed by Bod Lichfield’s distinctive industrial chic aesthetic. The pub blends recycled wood, distressed paint finishes, exposed ceiling pipes, and quirky lighting to create a warm, modern atmosphere with character. The venue was praised as “a great addition to Lichfield’s beer scene,” offering both substance and style.

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Bod is part of the Titanic Brewery chain. It has quickly gained a loyal following for its thoughtful design and well-kept cask ales, all served in a space that feels fresh yet familiar.

Andrew Davison, chairman of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, said: “The Pub Design Awards recognise the highest standards of pub architecture, rewarding artistic flair and painstaking historical conservation... The craftsmanship involved in making these venues a gorgeous place to enjoy cask beer and real cider should rightfully be applauded.”

While Bod Lichfield’s win is a high point, CAMRA used the occasion to highlight the ongoing crisis facing UK pubs. Gary Timmins, Chair of CAMRA’s Awards Committee, noted that despite the celebration, one award-winning pub, the Python’s Arms, has recently closed due to financial pressures.

“Within just a year from being converted into a beautiful pub, this rapid closure should be ringing alarm bells,” he said. “Real action is needed to support the pub industry.”

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