The Dudley and South Staffordshire branch decided on a shortlist of six pubs to judge for the branch's annual pub of the year award.

Branch members are invited to take part in the final judging.

Among the finalists is The Vine (Bull and Bladder) in Brierley Hill, which won the 2025 award.

The Beacon Hotel in Sedgley, which won in 2024, and 2023 winner The Bird in Hand in Wordsley are also on the shortlist.

The Old Bush in Wombourne, The Malt Shovel in Dudley and the Mount Pleasant (The Stump) in Sedgley are other three pubs in contention.

Anyone wishing to take part should email chairman John Corser ku.gro.armac.yeldud@riahc() or secretary Teresa Cartwright ku.gro.armac.yeldud@yraterces() to obtain a judging form.

Completed forms need to be returned by March 8.

The judging includes beer quality, cleanliness, service, community focus and alignment with CAMRA principles.

Note: we've updated the typos in the email addresses. Apologies.