A STOURBRIDGE pub has found the perfect way to toast its first birthday – by winning a national award.

The Cock 'N' Bull in the High Street won the Admiral Taverns’ Pub of the Year honour at the Great British Pub Awards 2018.

The pub opened in September 2017 and has served up a whopping 50,000 burgers, 10,000 rounds of halloumi fries and more than 10,000 zombie cocktails in its first year.

Recently, £40,000 has been invested to transform the pub’s outside area into a new urban-themed courtyard where guests can dine alfresco.

The Cock 'N' Bull will mark its first birthday with a special party this Thursday (October 11) featuring funky local band Liquor and Poker.

The pub will be raising money for Mary Stevens Hospice on the night and will be asking for a small donation on entry, with the pub matching the total raised at the end of the night.

Licensee David Salmon said: “What a treat to win Admiral Taverns pub of the year award 2018! A great birthday present for the pub and recognition for all the team.

“Loads of stuff has gone down this year, it’s been a whirlwind, but we’ve created a pub where our guests can have a great time, eat, drink, relax and let loose in a place that’s not like your traditional pub.

“Now our courtyard is ready to rock n roll there’s even more for people to enjoy so I recommend coming to see us soon and specially to help celebrate our birthday celebrations on October 11.”

Commenting on the pub’s award, business development manager at Admiral Taverns, Rachael Dixon said: “They have created a unique experience with something a little bit different for customers.

“I am delighted that they won the Admiral Taverns’ Pub of the Year Award and it is testament to all of the hard work that they, and their 25-man team have put into the pub.”