A STUDLEY pub has scooped a top award for the quality of its fine ales, delicious food and popular beer festivals.

The Little Lark was named Warwickshire Pub of the Year for 2004 by the Redditch and Bromsgrove branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

CAMRA branch chairman Stuart Dench said: "The Lark is known for miles as serving great beer and the regular beer festivals held at the pub have done a lot to promote cask beer to those who are new to this quality product."

The pub is run by chef Mark Roskell who, as well as featuring beer promotions, also runs special food-orientated events such as cheese festivals.