A newly-launched pub company has invested £800,000 to transform one of the oldest pubs in Moseley.

Entrepreneurs Adrian and Sharon Harvey are the husband and wife team behind The Village in Birmingham’s bustling bohemian quarter, the first venture to be launched under the Suburban Inns brand.

The Victorian building known formerly as The Village Inn on Alcester Road has been renovated and restored and will open its doors to the public on Friday November 15.

Mr Harvey said: “Moseley is already well known for its great mix of independent businesses. We’re proud to be investing in this diverse and exciting area and look forward to becoming part of a unique, bustling community.”

“Like Moseley, The Village has a distinct personality. We’re keen that it’s a focal point for the community and for local groups seeking a welcoming gathering place.”

Mrs Harvey said one of the challenges was combining the old and the new in the pub’s transformation.

“The combination of introducing an exciting new interior scheme with restoring the building’s original features, such as the vaulted ceiling, has been a real labour of love,” she said.

Former executive chef of gastro pub specialist the Lovely Pubs group, Tom Ebbon, has been appointed as executive chef of the new venture, which will create 30 jobs.

As well as a selection of cask ales and craft beers the pub will feature a menu promising “a relaxed modern take on British classics”.

The branding, interior and exterior of the pub have been designed by Birmingham-based agency Spencer Swinden.

Its creative director Melony Spencer said: “Once a Victorian members’ club, the building dates from 1894.  We wanted to honour its history whilst bringing a new quirky dimension that would appeal to the artisan community in Moseley.”