Ye Olde Anchor Inn — Restaurant in Malvern Hills

Very old (17th century) inn which appears to have been built and remained an inn through its history. It looks like a time warp from the outside small and crooked every inch a 'ye olde pub'. Like a building from a Dickens story the image and atmosphere continue inside. There are newer parts to the pub but the atmosphere flows all the way through the building. Once in you know you have been warmly and heartily greeted by James. And whilst all the staff are helpful pleasant and efficient James is larger than life and very engaging, a true character who, along the 'Dickens' theme, could have been drawn by that very author. The pub was very busy midweek lunch time but we were found a table and the wait was not the least disruptive to our day. James 'checked in' to ensure we were ok and engaged in short conversation in passing. Food was good value and portion size enough to leave you full. Steak and kidney pie was home made and full of flavour. With it came chips which were cooked well peas and carrots simply presented. My partner had ham egg and chips. The ham was ok but not the best. Two eggs chips small salad garnish and coleslaw. Now this was about the best we've tasted in a long long time. Home made it was as close to perfect as we've had. So overall food was good value cooked well and with good flavour. Pie was quite small but generally our meal was enough to satisfy us for the rest of the day. With two medium glasses of wine a shandy and coke it all came to £24 each. About average cost but above average lunch. James is an undoubted asset who transforms the experience. Given that there truly are more pubs in that small corner of the town than you can shake a stick at ye olde anchor in was the busiest. That...

A wonderful pub right in the heart of Upton. The team are highly trained, extremely welcoming, and make you feel right at home—just like the locals do. James (be sure to try his amazing Scotch eggs with the yolk still perfectly runny), Flynn, Henry, and Holly were all fantastic: efficient, knowledgeable, and full of charm.

The beers are well-priced with a strong selection of wines, and the food is both outstanding and great value. The menu offers a mix of traditional and modern cuisine, all prepared with care and to a consistently high standard. The whole pub has a warm, cosy atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and stay a while.

The only minor downside—through no fault of the owners or staff, but simply the nature of such a historic building (we visited in August)—is that it can sometimes feel a little warm inside. That said, the fantastic beer garden more than makes up for it, with its colourful flowers and plenty of fresh air.

Overall, a true gem of a pub. Highly recommended, and we’ll 100% be returning on our next visit!

P.S The spending p/p was high as we visited multiple times over the week. Very reasonable prices for both...

Two girls behind the bar gave me appalling service, they were surly, rude, wouldn’t speak or even look at me when delivering food and drink to my table, virtually throwing the same down then walking off. Gave me coffee without a saucer. Kept staring at me from behind the bar the whole time I was there which was very unpleasant. I presume this was because the tip I left the last time was not enough in their eyes. I left no tip at all today. They should be made to realise that tips are not obligatory and are given in recognition of excellent service. To be absolutely clear, I am a regular customer and have never received anything other than excellent service until these girls started serving. James, on the other hand, is excellent and makes everybody feel ...