After a walk on the hills with my brother and girlfriend, we came to the Chase Inn for lunch. This was our first visit here so were not sure what to expect. I have to say that this is one of the best all round experiences I have had for a few years. It is a comfortable albeit bijou pub restaurant tucked away in the Malvern Hills. The menu is limited but there is certainly something for everyone. My brother hade Chilli Con Carne with rice and chips, my girlfriend had Ham, Egg and chips and I had a Double Burger, Chips and Coleslaw. We all enjoyed our food which was well cooked and very tasty. My brother is quite food fussy but delighted in the chilli, commenting how flavoursome it was. The chips also had an extra something which I found delicious. Overall the food was excellent and, with two bottles of spring water and a pint of larger shandy, came to a reasonable £54. The staff were absolutely delightful and deserve a special thank you. A well...
Read moreTucked away pub that another local said serve great beer. We attended with a dog, 6 year old and 3 adults. Lovely view out the back, but I would say that that is the main highlight. The food was not great. We were told that a child's portion was an adult portion in miniature. But we were given a plate of just squid with some dip, no chips or veg. When we raised it with the server he was just disinterested. The interior feels outdated and unwelcoming. The beers seemed to be a good selection, as you would expect from a free house. What typified the atmosphere was a sign as you walked down the steps saying ,'Please do not allow your children to scream or pick my flowers' so clearly not welcoming to families. Not that our little girl was screaming. So adults swearing and smoking on a table next to you is acceptable is it? How do you seek to control your customers? My recommendation would be The Brewers Arms, a much better pub in...
Read moreThe Chase is a favourite haunt of ours with many happy memories, especially as a welcome spot for lunch when walking the length of the Malvern Hills. The weather was kind to us, so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the views of the Herefordshire countryside. The pub was busy and, understandably, the sandwiches we ordered took their time to arrive. However, the service was friendly and the food was excellent. I thoroughly recommend the Herefordshire Beef sandwiches - great layers of tasty beef! For our vegetarians the vegan sausage sandwiches also went down well. Excellent beer! Some of our group were not sure about continuing the walk up to the north end of the hills but the lunch and the rest meant that enough energy was restored to continue. We look forward to...
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