Award Winning Canalside Pub

Alvechurch Marina, Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch, Worcestershire  B48 7SQ

Winner of the pub of the Year 2007
Worcestershire CAMRA

Winner of the pub of the Year 2007
Redditch & Bromsgrove CAMRA

Winner of the pub of the Year 2005
Redditch & Bromsgrove CAMRA

A former Alvechurch private club that only opened as a pub four years ago
has been awarded Pub of the Year by Redditch and Bromsgrove Campaign for
Real Ale (CAMRA). The Weighbridge located in Alvechurch Boat Centres Marina
on the Worcester Birmingham Canal was once the old Weighbridge office for
offloading coal barges to horse and cart for local deliveries. In 2002 it
was converted into a cosy, canalside free house with a friendly atmosphere
serving real ales. The regular beer is Tillerman's Tipple a tasty and hoppy
session bitter brewed by local brewery Weatheroak Ales. A guest beer is
invariably from a local microbrewery. As well as the beers which were judged
to be in superb condition, the judges highlighted other aspects of the pub
which contributed to the top marks achieved. These included a layout of
three individual rooms (one non-smoking) each with their own character, a
warm welcome and an individuality that has been lost in so many pubs, spoilt
by pub companies with standard and tired themes. The judges also paid
tribute to the selection of home made and good value food that is served.
The pub runs an autumn beer festival aimed at supporting local breweries.
Congratulations to licensees John and Jayne Humphreys.

Runner up was last year's winner, the Red Lion, Bromsgrove.

For more information, please ring John or Jayne on 0121 445 5111

Winner of the pub of the season 'Winter 2004'
Redditch & Bromsgrove CAMRA

Winner of the British Waterways Waterscape best waterside pub

Winner of the pub of the season 'Winter 2002'
Redditch & Bromsgrove CAMRA