Blue Bell Inn, Great Malvern

A big barn of a Marston's pub. Situated just on the edge of town this large pub mainly caters for diners. The food looks lovely and is very reasonably priced. The ale selection was relatively small given the size of the premises/bar, 5 pumps with only 1 guest ale, which was £3.10 a pint. I would not return here to drink, but I would return here if I wanted to eat. It's big chain nature leaves it feeling a little soulless, but the value of the food is undeniable and it otherwise quite a nice if relatively generic looking pub.

18 Aug 2013 16:37

Prince of Wales, Great Malvern

A perfectly decent neighbourhood boozer, serving decent bitter at a reasonable price. This is essentially a 2 room pub, with a lounge area and a pool room containing the aforementioned jukebox. It had 3 real ale pumps and on my visit had a mini cider festival ongoing. It's real gem is the backgarden, based on a slope it offers a charming view of the northern end of the Malvern Hills, as well as a collection of geese/ducks/chickens. A good choice for a sunny afternoon and a good option for any local crawl.

18 Aug 2013 16:26

Plough and Harrow, Guarlford

A decent little country pub. A Wadworth brewery pub serving food. I had a nice pint of Wadworth Red, White & Brew for £3.20. That may seem a tad pricey for the area, but the pub is literally deserted alone on the road out from Guarlford. Inside was nice enough, with a small bar area and a relaxed restaurant area, it's clear this place stays afloat through serving food. The food prices didn't look to murderous not that I tried/saw anyone eating. To the rear was a lovely large garden area which given it was a sunny Sunday afternoon should have been packed. If I had to give the landlord one piece of advice it would be to develop this area, with a bit of landscaping/newer furniture/maybe holding beer and cider festivals here? Otherwise this is a nice little country pub.

18 Aug 2013 16:13