A Balsall Common pub is set to have a big refurbishment as it comes under new management.

The White Horse on Kenilworth Road has been taken over by Wells & Co managed house division.

The pub, which is currently closed, will open for two months on February 15 before closing again in April for a refurbishment.

Wells & Co then hope to reopen the White Horse in June.

"It's an exciting time for us at Wells," said Tor Humpherston, director of operations for managed houses at Wells & Co.

"We refurbished and opened four houses pre-Christmas and the addition of The White Horse will take us to 26 managed houses in the UK with a further three refurbishments and additions following before the summer trading period.

"We are excited to be reopening and welcoming in the local community."

As well as 25 other managed houses in the UK, Wells & Co also has 17 premises in France.

The brewery also owns the Cottage Inn and the Cross in Kenilworth.

"We're thrilled to be welcoming The White Horse into our managed house estate," added Danielle Coates, marketing manager for Wells & Co.

"We'll be reopening the pub just a couple of weeks after initial closure to find our feet.

This will allow us to get to know the regulars and local residents as we want to be sure that we're working towards providing the best offer once we reopen after the refurbishment and working with the current team will allow us to explore this in depth.

"Expect big things in June when we reopen with a bang."