My friend and I had a good walk on Bredon Hill and descended down to Elmley for lunch where we found the excellent Queen Elizabeth Inn. The staff were welcoming and friendly and allowed us to bring our dog into the lower bar. There was a jar full of doggy treats and the young lady behind the bar said I could take one for the dog. So I treated Isla with a very generous Bonio biscuit.
There was a good selection of ales and we both had Wye Valley bitter which was a tasty and refreshing pint. We then ordered food which was delivered quickly to our table. The food was delicious and very reasonable in price. There was a good selection of lunch meals on the menu, all reasonably priced.
The pub has a separate dining room for more haute cuisine dining. There is also a tea room attached to the pub which is run as a separate business.
The inside of the pub was warm and traditional. It would be a great place to spend a few hours with friends supping fine ales and sharing stories. I must return to try a pint of the interestingly named guest beer,...
Read moreI don't usually post reviews but I have never felt so uncomfortable and unwelcome in a pub before. Me and my boyfriend arrived for the pub quiz and the service was terrible. We got told to wait as they hadn't set up our table despite having booked in advance which made us feel like we inconvenienced them but arriving 10 minutes early. When we finally sat down, we noticed all the other tables had reserved notes on them but ours didn't and it felt like we didn't exist. We got told 'you know where the bar is don't you?' Then another couple came in and the staff asked them what they would like to drink but yet they made us go to the bar. We ended up having one drink then left because we felt so awkward and out of place there. I'd say avoid this place if you don't live in the village as clearly no-one is welcome unless you live there. We were looking forward to doing the quiz but we left feeling sad, angry and disappointed. We definitely won't be visiting...
Read moreLast minute office Christmas Lunch for twelve. Organised only the previous day. The staff sorted out a great table for us so we were all able to sit together around one big, square table, which worked really well. Warm, comfortable and welcoming, the food went down very well indeed (empty plates all round, every course), as did the drinks. Had the local Deer Park white wine for the first time, and liked it. Had the Argentinian Malbec for the umpteenth time, and it was as good as ever, perhaps even more so having been opened earlier for us and allowed to breathe. At £22 a bottle, I think it's better than many other restaurant wines at double the price. Staff brilliant. We were booked elsewhere but had to switch because of a fire. Having done so (even our vegans were happy!), I fully expect everyone to say that they want to return to the Queens for...
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