A FAMILY run pub in Bournheath has won a prestigious award, thanks to its glowing reviews from customers.

The New Inn Bournheath on Doctors Hill has received a Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers Choice award, meaning the pub is in the top ten per cent of restaurants worldwide.

Sharon and Gary Butler have only owned the pub since last September, after the Covid pandemic pushed their starting date back.

Sharon, aged 54 said: "We are so proud to receive this 2021 Travellers Choice award.

"We couldn't have done this without our amazing team, bringing smiles and great food, but mainly our customers, who spread the word, write reviews and revisit.

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"This is the first pub we have owned and we are a really close family team - the front of house manger is our daughter.

"We were meant to take over the pub last June but due to the pandemic we could not open until September.

"Our chef, Gary, only started in April and he has been amazing."

The award came as a complete surprise to the couple as it is presented to restaurants who achieve a significant amount of five star reviews on the Tripadvisor website.

One Tripadvisor review stated: "The staff were very friendly and the service was great. We will definitely be visiting again! If anyone is looking for a really good night out, the New Inn is the place to visit."

Before the pair took over the pub, they ran the catering department at Bromsgrove Bowls Club.

As well as serving top rated food, Sharon and Gary are are committed to raising money for charity.

Last weekend thanks to a live music event £1,200 was raised for the Ronald Mcdonald House charity.