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A micropub in Morpeth has picked up yet another award for the quality of its beer and first-class hospitality.

The Office, situated in Chantry Place and owned by Andrea Johnson, has been named the South East Northumberland Pub of the Year by around 2,000 Tyneside and Northumberland CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) members.

The branch has also named The Curfew in Berwick as its North Northumberland Pub of the Year, while Wor Local in Prudhoe has been named the South West Northumberland pub of the year and Northumberland Cider Pub of the Year.

The Office’s Natalie Grenfell, who helps run the venue with landlady Andrea, said: “This award isn't just for us, it's for the regulars who make our pub what it is.

The Office landlady Andrea Johnson (centre) with colleagues Natalie Grenfell (left) and Jill North.

"The Office prides itself on being a genuine community pub, and we enjoy working here as much as the customers enjoy drinking in it. To get an award like this is the icing on the cake – we’re delighted.”

The Curfew micropub has been run by David and Gemma Cook since 2014.

Gemma said: “We’re over the moon – there’s more and more competition each year, so this reassures us that we’re doing the right things and giving people what they are looking for in a pub.

“We would like to thank all our customers, especially those who voted, for their support and we couldn’t have won this award again without the great efforts of our staff.

Andrea Johnson outside the popular micropub.

“Things have been difficult in the industry over recent months. For example, the closure of breweries affects us and other pubs.

“Therefore, we’re very grateful to the regulars and tourists who come along as they are keeping us going through the tougher times.

“Micropubs offer something different to town and city centres, so long may we continue!”

Branch chairman Paul Hillhouse said: "All three winners have a great community feel and showcase a great range of quality beer.

The Curfew in Berwick has been named North Northumberland pub of the year by the Tyneside and Northumberland branch of CAMRA.

"Micropubs are popular as they prioritise good quality beer and cider alongside a cosy, friendly atmosphere."

The Comrades club in Haltwhistle was also named as the Northumberland Club of the Year.

All four venues won exactly the same awards last year.

The Office raised more than £2,000 for Ukrainian refugees via a series of quizzes, raffles and donations last year.

And more recently, it collected 33 bags of food and more than £450 for Stobhill Link in Morpeth, to help people struggling over the Christmas period.

The full list of winners is as follows:

Northumberland North – The Curfew, Berwick

Northumberland South East – The Office, Morpeth

Northumberland South West – Wor Local, Prudhoe

Newcastle – The Town Mouse Ale House

Gateshead – Microbus

Tyneside – Left Luggage

Microbus was also named Tyneside and Northumberland Overall Pub of the Year.

Tyneside club of the year – Heaton Stannington FC

Northumberland Club of the Year – Comrades club, Haltwhistle

Tyneside Cider Pub – The Free Trade Inn, Ouseburn

Northumberland Cider Pub – Wor Local

Microbus, Wor Local, The Free Trade Inn and Heaton Stannington FC will now go on to represent the local area at the regional awards.

The Office in Morpeth and The Curfew in Berwick win more CAMRA awards