A Shoebury pub has been voted top place for a tipple and a bite to eat by a national pub chain.

Top team - Kat Ball, Gez Campbell, Martin Edge and Daisy Horn celebrate their triumph Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY

The Shorehouse, in Ness Road, scooped the Bar Team Excellence award ahead of 155 other Brewsters restaurants across the country.

General manager Clinton Jolly said: "We're over the moon to win the title. I'm so proud of the team and it's great to know all our hard work and commitment has been recognised."

The team's outstanding efforts were rewarded with a trophy, some Virgin vouchers and a bottle of champagne at an awards ceremony at Alton Towers.

Published Thursday July 8, 2004

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