Ye Olde Talbot, Worcester

Advantages: Lots of history, good history, nice location
Disadvantages: Small food portions, Soft drinks quite pricey

...There was a time when I was growing up when my family suddenly became a little bit more affluent. My Dad had worked all of his life in the Sheffield Steelworks and had been made unemployed. That was a difficult time but just when things were starting to look grim he got another job. This job came with a Company Car and he had a good Boss. One of the perks of this job was that was that he was allowed to take his wife and kids (my brother and myself) out for a meal every week, as long as the total bill did not exceed £60. For the next couple of years my Mother never had to cook another Sunday Lunch. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, located in the Derbyshire Town of Castleton was one of several Pubs/Restaurants where we became regulars. Castleton is a beautiful little Town in an area of the Peak District National Park known... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap beer, good food
Disadvantages: Difficult to find who you're meeting

...One of the oldest pubs in Fleet Street, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is a treasure trove of small snug bars and drinkable, quality beer. My eyes always glaze over and say "take me to your landlord" when someone tells me of a Sam Smiths pub. A friend took me here after a long day in the office when we both needed a drink to unwind; as I walked through the door I spotted the signs and realised I was in for a treat. When I'd ordered a pint of Old Brewery for myself, and a white wine for my companion, my wallet also realised I was in for a treat, as the prices are extremely reasonable. One pound sixty something for a pint is very reasonable, although the range of beers is limited to only the brewery's own bitter, stout and two lagers, so for those wedded to one particular brand this is not the place for you. As for the atmosphere... Read review

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Advantages: Variety of shops, cathedral, scenery
Disadvantages: Underwater in the winter!

...Sinclair computer games. If you're looking for interesting little shops to poke about in, then Worcester can offer them too: the Reindeer Court "shopping centre" (there are only about a dozen shops in it!) is great for browsers, as you can find all sorts of things, ranging from irons to old records. It's out of the rain, too! Elsewhere, the part of the Crowngate centre built into the old town has some very interesting places to see, including the Britmex co-operative, which sells various handmade goods from indigenous peoples of America. Eating out in Worcester is a pleasant experience. I've already mentioned the Cathedral's cafe, and indeed it seems that many of the best places to eat in the city are not dedicated restaurants. The cafe in Russell & Dorrell is considerably better than most shop cafes, though like most shop cafes it allows... Read review

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