Excellent service throughout the meal! We walked in and were served immediately at the bar. There…read morewas a terrific selection of gin, beers and wine. We quickly perused the menu (skipped lunch so we were famished!) and placed our dinner order. The food took a while to arrive but we were enjoying our drinks and chatting, after several hours in the car driving from our home in the North. Everything was warm and tasty, and I really loved the vegetable variety. The cod and salmon pie was a bit dry and I could only think they must have forgotten the hollandaise as I didn't detect any sauce. Still delicious and stuffed full with fish! Only complaint would be the really dirty seats. Easy enough to order a few chairs or have them recovered.

This is the second time I've stayed at The Swan, the first being last June. I wasn't impressed with…read moreit then and gave it a (generous) 2-star review on Trip Adviser. Now, however, it is under new management (again) and has improved considerably. It's difficult to know how to grade it, and I really wanted to give it 4 stars as I did enjoy my stay, but on the other hand.... 'meh, I've experienced better', which would be 2 stars. So I've compromised and given it three stars this time. Let's start with the rooms. These are lovely, really nicely decorated and appointed, and quite spacious. Each has a fruit theme, and this time I was in the Pear room. The bed was comfortable and warm, and the en-suite was large with a bath and shower. The only minor downside was the small amount of black mould in the grout of the tiles around the shower. It's so unsightly and really spoiled the overall impression of the room, and it's not difficult to get rid of with the appropriate cleaner. This room was also located at the back of the inn and was over the cooling plant, so there was an almost subliminal vibration that even extended to the bed at night, making it difficult to get to sleep. It was barely noticeable at a conscious level, but subconsciously your body is expecting an earthquake or other imminent disaster and refuses to relax. The cooler did switch off eventually so I did manage some sleep. It's an old building dating from the 18th Century, so you have to expect that there will be some stuff like this going on and just deal with it. But I think I will ask for a different room next time. On to the bar and restaurant - the bar area is great, very cosy with old timbered beams everywhere - it does look the part. They have a good selection of ales on tap, including one of my favourites 'Doom Bar.' There's a huge beer garden outside with children's play area, and it's ideally located in the centre of the village next to the green, so there's plenty of space to spread out in hot weather. It's a popular place with locals and is well-supported, but then again it is really the only game in town in this small village. The food menu has been downsized since my last visit, which is no bad thing really as they clearly could not support the size of menu that they used to front. Now it's more basic pub fare - fish and chips, steak pies, burgers and the like - and although it's not going to win any prizes in the haute cuisine stakes, it's certainly more manageable and is good homely grub. I had a wild mushroom soup, which I suspect may have had a canned variety as a base, followed by a chick pea and sweet potato korma, which came with rice and a very small nan bread, and was very tasty. I was just glad that they did have a few veggie dishes to choose from. The dessert was a rather interesting-looking apple and blueberry pie, and it really was a pie! It looked like a large pork pie and came with a separate jug of custard - delicious. The new staff were lovely and very friendly - they've only been running it for 6 weeks and are clearly keen to do their best for the place. I wish them well. So well done The Swan - I'm glad to see improvements in the place and may it continue to do so.

Amazing, old, authentic pub with small but great beer selection. Please take my word for it: you…read moreshould make the trek here. Drink, be merry, and give a donation in the charity box.

We are visiting from Oregon in the United States. We were looking for fish and chips in the Blue…read moreBell was perfect. We had the king prawns in garlic butter with rolls. It was very tasty and the rolls taste great dipped in the garlic butter. My son and both had the battered cod with chips and it was great. Very friendly staff and quick service. Great selection of beers.

Been to the BlueBell many times, but not sure i'd go again! Prices have gone silly and the food has…read moredropped from what used to be very good to just mediocre.... high turnover over of staff, some of which have no idea about working in a Pub.... such a shame as used to be good but £13-£14 for a standard burger and £12-£13 for a one course sunday lunch

The 'Walter' is an ideal pub for a quiet drink by a roaring log fire (they hold the 'Cask Marque'…read moreand are in the 'Good Beer Guide') or an excellent meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients to the highest quality. The Walter de Cantelupe is situated in the quiet village of Kempsey, just 4 miles from Worcester City centre on the A38, The Walter de Cantelupe is the perfect place for lunches, evening meals or a room for the night. Large open log fire, plush comfy furnishings and a paved walled Garden. The 'Inn' also has a couple of rooms for B&B at a reasonable rate and is a good place to stay if you are travelling support, coming to see the Rugby at Sixways, you will get a warm welcome from the locals!

While staying in the nearby Camping and Caravanning site at Blackmore, we visited and ate in this…read morelovely, traditional pub three times. Firstly as a group of 8. Secondly as a group of 17 and finally just the two of us. Each time was memorable. Excellent food, friendly and interested staff who could not have been more helpful. On the evening of our main meal as a group, we were driven home by Alice. Interesting activities noticed while in the loo included ferret racing!

Great local pub, real ales, very good food. We used to go to the Bluebell up the road but that went…read moredownhill when I believe they had a change of management. Then we discovered this place and it really is as good as all the reviews say. Good for bringing relatives when they come to visit. Can't fault it really.

As an American, I had to be taken to the "Monkey House" and pass the initiation. Lucky for me, I…read morepassed and am invited back at any time. That was 12 years ago, and every time I visit England, I visit Graham (the owner) and all the wonderful patrons at the Monk! This little neighborhood pub reminds me of what life must have been like back in 18th-century England. Folks gather round, drinking, telling stories, sharing their food (almost everyone brings food to share). My personal favorite food: Faggots. NO, NOT THOSE KIND (silly Yanks!). Faggots are equivalent to US meatballs with bread and spices. They're FANTASTIC! The local cheeses are also "brilliant", and you will not taste anything like it in stores. Now, the most important reason to visit the Monkey House: The Cider! Yep! Graham makes the world's best cider and pours it into an "Imperial" pint glass. If you're a "dandy", order a "Shandy", which is cider and lemonade. No joke: I have driven from London, 2.5 hours to Defford to take back 2 litres of cider with me on an airplane! It's that good! Plus, I guarantee you cannot drink more than 6 pints. I did . . . once . . . and I don't remember anything after the last sip! By the way, I am 6' 3" tall (191 cm) and weigh 200 pounds (14 stones)--so I'm not a "girly man"! Now, before you go, learn the rules! After all, you are visiting Graham's private home, so be respectful. The Monkey House Rules: - No swearing - No smoking - No moving furniture around in the fireplace cottage - No checks, credit cards, or IOUs (cash only) - Mingle and tell your stories! Violation of the rules will get you barred! I cannot say enough about the Monkey House, Graham, his lovely wife, Tapper (the dog), and all the patrons! I love this place!

A very memorable experience here on Christmas Eve 2015…read more The place was rammed. It was Christmas of course and there was carols being sung, lead by the local vicar, Rev Julie. How wonderful. After the singing there was mince pies and sausage rolls being brought around on trays by staff, compliments of the house. How wonderful. I gather from what people were saying, it's not just Christmas that draws in the crowds. The Farmers Arms is always busy, especially on the weekend. Regardless of how remote this wonderful English pub is, it attract a good crowd. My verdict? You guessed it: Wonderful!

This pub is one where the term out in the sticks is just perfect. It is down a series of narrow…read morelanes off the old road between Malvern and Gloucester. As you weave your way down the lanes the road suddenly opens up, and the Farmers Arms is laid out in front of you. It is a beautiful, old, black and white building that is straight off the cover of a chocolate box. The food is good hearty pub fare, and in winter there is always a roaring open fire. I would recomend this to locals and tourists alike. It really is worth the effort it takes to get there.

Great food great beer, real ales good night at skittles is always had…read more A lovely country pub with atmosphere which is nice as you don't get many these days. Brilliant in the summer too.

The Drum & Monkey is on the old road to Gloucester on the outskirts of Upton upon Severn. It aims…read moreto be a bit of a gastro pub and for some it may hit the mark. I thought that the meals were somewhat over elaborate and to me a little over priced. having said this, I have friends who think it's great, so perhaps you should try it and make your own mind up. The building is certainly atractive enough, being an old black and white, timber beamed place.