A SANDBEDS pub has been awarded a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence.

The Airedale Heifer has received the honour for its top reviews on the website over the past year.

Heather Hawker, manager of the Bradford Road pub, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have achieved this prestigious accolade.

"It is recognition of the tremendous amount of work put in by all our staff in the past year and the support of our loyal customers."

To qualify for a certificate of excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least a year.

Heather Leisman, for Trip Advisor, said: "The certificate honours hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travellers."

The Airedale Heifer was extensively refurbished last year as part of a £450,000 scheme, which also included the construction of a new brewery.

A special VIP launch of the new-look pub was attended by more than 100 people, including representatives of the business community and Campaign for Real Ale members.