Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Worcestershire

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Worcestershire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Fleece Inn

4.7

4.7 (2125)

£25 and under

Home cooking

Evesham

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Fleece Inn, Bretforton.
The Fleece Inn is the perfect rural retreat, the quintessential English country pub. Just a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswolds and boasting roaring open fires for the winter months, open garden and apple orchard for the summer sun and a friendly welcome all year round.
With real ales and ciders aplenty this historical pub is a favourite with Real Ale lovers, and the welcoming atmosphere and good food attract visitors from all over the world.
Seasonal and local ingredients are prized, including our famous Asparagus menu in Spring.

Reservable tables are in the pub (standard) or undercover in our orchard (outdoor). There are lots of orchard picnic tables that are not reserved in advance, available for eating and drinking in the sunshine! Dogs are welcome throughout the pub & orchard.

Top review

Marion

Dined 1 day ago

Another wonderful dining experience. Excellent staff and lovely ambiance. A real treat.

The Holly Bush

4.7

4.7 (990)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Redditch

About the restaurant

The Hollybush, is situated just off the A435, Junction 3, M42, down a quiet and peaceful Gorcott Hill. We are a family friendly Pub that also offers dining, sourcing local fresh produce wherever we can. We have a beautiful garden where you can sit on the patio or even on the grass and enjoy the sun we get all day long. If you enjoy good beer, drinks & food then you have found the place to come.

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Beth

Dined 2 days ago

Never fail to impress at the Holly Bush. Friendly staff, wonderful service and amazing food. We came on a Sunday and had booked in advance a week before. Have been here a lot of times and never been disappointed :)

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Popular dish

Chicken

The Chequers

4.7

4.7 (458)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Droitwich

About the restaurant

The Chequers is an independently owned gastropub set in Cutnall green. We serve fantastic homemade food with a twist on your usual pub food. We have a great selection of wines, beers and gin cocktails. We also have a beer garden.

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Nicola

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely venue, excellent food and great service. Definitely recommend. We had seafood chowder and sea bass - gorgeous dishes

The Bell and Cross at Clent

4.7

4.7 (208)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Clent

About the restaurant

There is always a warm welcome at The Bell and Cross. Our passion is food and our team is eager to ensure that you have the best possible experience.

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Amy

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Lovely the place and food, the pub just needs some heating on it so cold

The Dry Spy

4.6

4.6 (328)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Bromsgrove

About the restaurant

The Dry Spy - Bromsgrove's premier venue for a special night out or regular place eat, drink and socialise!!

With decor and art deco style harking back to the roaring '20s with the finest cocktail selection, delicious food and unrivalled atmosphere. This stunning venue also has the finest gardens and rooftop terrace in the area, overlooking the heart of Bromsgrove. With lovely outside spaces and a dedicated menu The Dry Spy is also child friendly so the perfect venue for families to enjoy something extraordinary.

Also keep an eye out for the regular live music events that you can tie in with your meal to make a night out a big night out!!

Saturday Brunch 11-3pm,
Sunday lunch 12-4pm

Food available;
5pm- 9.30pm Wednesday to Friday
11am - 9:30pm Saturday
12pm - 4pm Sunday

Drinks available
Till Late

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James

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service. We had a great evening and some excellent cocktails too. Cheers.

Ascotts Bromsgrove

4.6

4.6 (650)

£25 and under

Burgers

Bromsgrove

About the restaurant

Ascott's Bromsgrove provides authentic street food and the finest cocktails. We offer the dirtiest burgers and not to mention an array of vegetarian dishes all made from locally sourced ingredients

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Keeley was excellent with us and really made us feel welcomed. Will definitely come back.

Flipside Gastro Burgers

4.6

4.6 (82)

£25 and under

Burgers

Broadway

About the restaurant

Sit down, grab a burger and chill out with glass of Sauv Blanc.

Flipside is a Burger Restaurant for burger lovers set in the beautiful Cotswold Village of Broadway. We pride in producing the finest burgers using local ingredients. Check out Flipside Labs, where our burger nerds try something different and interesting.

Aside from burgers, we have a great wines and all our cocktails are made fresh (none of this pre-made mix nonsense). We have a wide selection of bottled beers, ales, prosecco and ciders, include non-alcoholic Peroni & Beavertown Laser Crush.

Our restaurant seats 28 people inside and a further 20 outside in our lovely sun-trap garden. Dogs are welcome in the garden.

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Oliver

Dined 3 days ago

Spontaneous Saturday visit with a warm welcome from The lovely staff. Great food and service

Crown and Sandys Arms

4.5

4.5 (1437)

£25 and under

British

Ombersley

About the restaurant

Welcome to Crown and Sandys Arms, Ombersley

Social distancing measures are being taken throughout the bar & restaurant - the safety of our colleagues & costumers are top priority.

Please note - We do NOT take table bookings for Drinkers on Friday's & Saturday's. Tables for Drinkers are on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you.

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Pauline

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

We had 2 courses off the set menu. Fish and Chips and I had the Chicken Supreme, which was excellent quality, very tasty and good portion size. We both had the cheesecake, which was delicious

The Ivy Inn

4.5

4.5 (219)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Evesham

About the restaurant

The Ivy Inn is a village pub located in the heart of the picturesque village of North Littleton.

With stunning interiors, a great selection of wines, lagers and ales, and a wide choice of delicious seasonal dishes, The Ivy Inn provides the perfect place to socialise, dine, and indulge in beautiful surroundings.

Our award winning curries are a delight, made with authentic Indian spices, they are sure to warm you in the winter.

A recent refurbishment has given the pub a modern design, whilst keeping The Ivy Inn’s all-important country feel. Warm open fires, stunning stone walls and a welcoming atmosphere invite you to socialise with friends, dine with family or spend a romantic evening at The Ivy Inn.

A pub for people with great taste, this contemporary establishment is situated in the heart of The Littletons. Boasting a lovely garden, The Ivy Inn is also a great place to enjoy al fresco dining, particularly during the summer months when the sunshine makes a welcomed appearance.

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James

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, excellent Sunday lunch. Service was very good, highly recommended pub.

The Swan at Whittington

4.3

4.3 (2632)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Worcester

About the restaurant

The Swan at Whittington near Worcester is locally known as 'The Pub with Food' due to the exciting & varied menus. The dishes have a modern British influence with a feel good factor that's guaranteed to delight the diner so you are assured of a comfortable and fresh dining experience.

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Bev

Dined 3 days ago

Fish platter was excellent. As was the garlic mushrooms and fish Goujons. Shame that the main special of lamb hot pot and the pie of the day were sold out by 17.30. But the fish pie , sausage and mash and burgers were fabulous alternatives.

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Experience

Steak Night! £1 an Ounce

Experience

£12 Burger Wednesday

Experience

Afternoon tea - 4 days notice

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