THE Duke William has won the Stourbridge and Halesowen CAMRA Pub of Year 2011 and Cider Pub of the Year 2011.

Branch chairman, Roberto Ross, praised the Coventry Street pub.

He said: “There are so many quality pubs in our branch so it has always been difficult to choose an overall winner.

“The work David Craddock has done to this distinctive Edwardian town centre pub is breathtaking, with its high ceilings, lovely brickwork and recently refurbished oak floors, the pub is a true gem to visit.”

He added: “The beer and cider quality is, of course, tremendous and the pub additionally serves a dazzling array of foreign bottled beers.

“With pubs nationwide closing their doors forever at a rate of one every three hours it's wonderful to see such dedication from staff and investment into an area that is already regarded as a real ale heaven.”