A PUB near Kington has been chosen as the county winner in the National Pub and Bar Awards.

The Stagg Inn in Titley was picked as Herefordshire's best pub in the awards.

It is one of 94 pubs selected from counties across the UK, which have been selected on overall best practice across a number of operational categories.

At the grand final in London on May 23, 15 regional winners will also be announced, as well as the esteemed accolade – the overall National Pub and Bar of the Year.