TWO brewers have teamed up in a joint venture to revive Worcester’s King Charles II restaurant.

Chris Sadler of Sadlers' Brewery and David Craddock of Craddocks' Brewery have been aided by solicitors Harrison Clark Rickerbys.

The public house, in Worcester's New Street, which has Tudor origins, has, for many years, been run as a restaurant.

The aim of the new venture is to recreate the atmosphere of the traditional pub, serving traditional food and ales.

Mr Craddock said: "Our new venture with Sadlers Brewery is known as Two Thirsty Brewers Ltd. Our aim for the King Charles II is a simple formula - to take a beautiful building in a lovely street and create a warm and inviting environment for people to enjoy a traditional pint and good, honest food."

The venture was supported by Harrison Clark Rickerbys' licensing team, who negotiated a licence for the sale of alcohol without food in an area of Worcester that has previously been restricted for such trading licences.

Heath Thomas, partner and head of licensing at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, said: "We worked closely with the council licensing authority and police departments to reassure them of the civil nature of this venture.

“We are delighted that they took on board and understood the benefits that this business will bring to Worcester.”

The pub has recruited three new staff to manage the business on a day-to-day basis. Future plans for Two Thirsty Brewers includes reopening the Bridge North brewery.