Boutique hotels
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Eckington Manor
- Style
- Eclectic elegance
- Setting
- Working Worcestershire farm
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The Elms
- Style
- Chilled-out child-friendly mansion
- Setting
- Amid the Malverns
Worcestershire Eating, drinking and dancing
Restaurants
(+44 (0)1905 26263)
Brown’s
This riverside favourite, secretly known as the best restaurant in Worcester, works alchemy on prime local ingredients and serves a range of classic cocktails in its mezzanine bar. Booking recommended.
The Old Cornmill, South Quay, Worcester WR1 2JJ
(+44 (0)1386 853555)
Russell’s of Broadway
This restaurant with rooms is named after the furniture designer Gordon Russell, whose HQ was once in the same building. Look out for pressed ham hock and duck egg terrine and grilled veal tongue.
20 High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DT
(+44 (0)1299 896666)
The Brooke Restaurant at the Elms
Dine on primed beef and showy seafood surrounded by high ceilings, a carved fireplace, prim tablecloths and bay windows flaunting the elegant lawns. Relaxed staff make it formal but friendly.
The Elms, Stockton Road, Abberley, Worcestershire WR6 6AT
(+44 (0)1905 611120)
The Glasshouse
Michelin-starred Shaun Hill puts together an orgy of offal (including roast veal kidney and calves’ sweetbreads) at this sleek brasserie. A separate glass-walled box with views out to Worcester seats 16 in seclusion.
Danesbury House, Sidbury, Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 2HU
Cafés
(+44 (0)1684 561166)
Blue Bird Tea Rooms
These stylishly dainty tea rooms were once patronised by Edward Elgar. Post-hike quiche, salads and scones await the weary.
9 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 2AA
(+44 (0)1905 766492)
The Orchard Café
Breakfast at this café in the grounds of Worcester Woods Country Park is the best in the county (and they have the plaque to prove it).
Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2LG
