A BRIERLEY Hill pub has been brought back to life with a full refit by its new owner.

After being closed for some years, The Bell Inn on Delph Road – once an anchor in the famous Delph run pub crawl – has been given a new lease of life thanks to Black Country builder Simon Glear.

Mr Glear, who has refit dozens of pubs through his building firm Radius Total Building Solutions, said he had been driving past The Bell for several years and long had his eye on bringing it back to life as a proper local pub for the community.

He said: "It was last year when the chance finally came up to buy The Bell and I couldn't miss the opportunity. I can't wait for people to come along and see what we've done to this great traditional pub."

Joining Mr Glear on the transformative project were his two sons Adam and Ryan Glear.

L-r - Ryan Glear, Simon Glear and Adam Glear outside The Bell InnL-r - Ryan Glear, Simon Glear and Adam Glear outside The Bell Inn (Image: Cllr Adam Davies)

Brierley Hill and Wordsley South councillor Adam Davies praised their endeavour and said: "Simon, Adam, Ryan and the rest of the team have done a fantastic job bringing The Bell back to life – maintaining its character at the same time as giving it a really fresh and inviting feel.

"Having grown up on the Delph, I remember the days not too long ago when hundreds of people would be moving up and down the Delph every weekend. Having The Bell back open along with the other great pubs we've got here will hopefully help bring more people back for the Delph run."

Fellow ward councillor Wayne Little described the refit as “great news for the area”.

Opening at midday on Thursday July 18, the refurbished pub will offer traditional ales, bar snacks, real fires and it also boasts a revamped dog-friendly beer garden.

New licensee Tracy Rodgers said she “can’t wait to welcome people through the door”.