Local eating and drinking establishments
Sadly we have lost our pub on the doorstep - The Inn at Stonehall – formerly The Fruiterers – it is no more and also another local closed a few years back The Farmers Arms on Kempsey Common. Both were in their day fantastic country pubs/restaurants serving the local community and visitors alike. But thankfully there are still plenty of others to choose from whether you are looking for something rather special, pub grub or just a quick meal. There are also many Indian, Chinese, Thai and Italianestablishments in local Pershore, Upton Upton Severn, Worcester and Malvern.
Below are just a few suggestions of places where we have eaten recently and enjoyed or have been recommended to us by friends and visitors to The Barn.
For something a little special
The Masons at Wadborough - currently closed Sep 2016 Station Road, Worcester WR8 9HA 01905 841703
The Swan at Whittington (just off M5 J7 Worcester south) is a busy pub serving excellent food. Worcester WR5 2RL
01905 351361
The Jockey Inn at Baughton – about 5 miles away has recently been refurbished and has great atmosphere, a good menu choice and excellent food. Road, Worcester WR8 9DQ 01684 592153
The Swan Inn at Hanley Swan – 10 miles but worth the drive. Also recently refurbished it has great ambience both drinking and eating. The food has that wow factor....you wont be disappointed. Road - Hanley Swan - WR8 0EA 01684 311870
The Inn at Welland – the other side of Upton Upon Severn, around 11 miles. Again great atmosphere and wonderful food. Hook Bank Drake Street, Malvern WR13 6LN 01684 592317
Belle House Pershore (6 miles) is also lovely for a special treat as is The Bell at Eckington (8 miles) belle-house.co.uk 5A Bridge Street, Pershore WR10 1AJ 01386 555055
Jimmy Pickles in Pershore is an Indian restaurant – highly recommended jimmypickles.com 76 High Street, Pershore WR10 1DU 01386 555900
The Pickled Plum in Pershore is also recommended – be warned, portion sizes are generous! 135 High Street, Pershore WR10 1EQ 01386 556645
Fusion Brasserie at Stoulton a modern Italian restaurant servingfresh food and fine wines.fusionbrasserie.com Hawbridge, Stoulton, Worcester
WR7 4RJ 01905 840647
Good honest pub food
The Plough and Harrow at Drakes Broughton just 2 – 3 miles away) is well known for its carvery. Worcester Road, Pershore WR10 2AG 01905 841041
The Retreat in Littleworth just over a mile away is great for a quick supper, lunch – take the kids. Woodbury Lane, Worcester WR5 2PT01905 820274
The Huntsman,Green Street near Kempsey – and within walking distance (across the fields) is our local drinking pub - currently serving pub food. Dog friendly it has a garden and serves Bathums. Say no more! huntsman.com Green Street Kempsey Green StreetWorcester WR5 3QB. 01905 820336
In the village of KempseyThe Anchoranchorkempsey.co.uk 01905 820011 and The Talbot 01905 828473 serve similar food, with The Walter de Canteloupe 01905 820572 a more cosy atmosphere with home cooked meals.
The Rose and Crown is a lovely village pub in Severn Stoke – just along the river from Kempsey, with garden and a play area. Having recovered from numerous floodings it is very welcoming for drinkers and those wanting a meal. Church Lane, Severn Stoke WR8 9JQ 01905 371249
The Oak at Kinnersley – refurbished summer 2016 - currently an Italian Restaurant – very good meal Sep 2016
YOU MUST VISIT ‘Coffee at WRfive’ – which is a community funded, Café and Lounge Bar, opened March 2017 and only a short walk down the road at Norton Parish Hall in the village of Littleworth. The smaller of the two rooms has been totally transformed into a wonderful place for a meet up with friends over a coffee, or alcoholic beverage and light bites. There is a childrens’ play park, a basket ball and tennis court plus a huge playing fieldif you need to work up an appetite! Check out its face book page.