Hollybush, Stourport-on-Severn

Busy, friendly local and visitors' pub. Accredited for beer quality 2023

This welcoming pub serves regular beers from Black Country Ales and six changing ales, usually from independent breweries, and up to two real ciders. Good value cobs, pork pies and scotch eggs are available at any time of day. Buffet sandwiches can be provided, upon request in advance, for visiting groups.

A single bar serves a spacious split-level lounge with two side snugs, and the comfortable upstairs function room has a dartboard and Sky sports. The long, air-conditioned lounge extends into what was once the cottage next door, and retains its original fireplace.

Fortnightly Thursday jam sessions attract a regular group of musicians, and on Wednesdays in between there's often acoustic music from a regular duo. Every other Tuesday is a charity quiz night.

The extensive beer garden at the back is accessible from upstairs and is a pleasant sun-trap in summer.

Cycles can be locked up behind the gate to the right, ask at the bar for access. They can also locked to the railings at the front, if there's space.