Hadley Bowling Green Inn in Wychavon

Beautiful Inn.. a step back into the past

We had a wonderful 18th birthday celebration meal at Hadley Bowling Green. The staff and service were as always excellent, as was the fabulous food. Thank you to the staff for making it a meal to remember!

Sunday lunch was delicious, nice choice on menu, staff friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be returning to The Hadley Bowling Green Inn. The only negative point, the meal cooled down very quickly so didn't seem to be very hot when it arrived on our table, but apart from that overall very happy with quality and quantity of food.

Stayed here for 1 night, dinner was very tasty, fresh and the staff were very friendly. Nice couple of pints of butcombe. Breakfast was very tasty and good gluten free options. The pub also seem to support local events and we're running a table top sale which is great. If you are in the area you should definitely pop in.

Visited with my wife for Sunday lunch and we were expecting big things based on reviews and the cost of £23pp for one course (the 3 meat roast). Service was extremely fast and staff were very friendly however the food itself was average at best, the beef was very over cooked and tough (despite being advertised as medium-rare), the leg of chicken was under seasoned and lacked any sort of flavour, the pork was nice. Trimmings ok but potatoes slightly underdone. We were an early sitting (12 noon) so it might have been something to do with that but it’s put us off going back especially for the price.

Stayed here for one night only... only gave it 3 that was for the actual Inn itself and the staff restaurant was lovly food was nice but main nenue was limited... the superior double room we booked was definitely not superior... the chair was ripped... there was one complementary buisuit each... yes just one... no long life milk in room... had to ask before bed for flask of milk for the morning cuppa .. which by then no fridge heating on was no good.. woke up early really wanted my morning coffee which we could not have in our room till staff arrived then had to get dressed to go down to fetch fladk of milk .... for price of the room this is not acceptable never been any were we carnt wake up and have a drink...

We booked this last minute to break up our long journey and what a find. It's a beautiful hotel with a great atmosphere. Staff are so friendly and attentive and couldn't do enough for us. It's dog friendly which is a huge bonus. We had a lovely evening meal and breakfast was perfect. We slept really well in a huge comfortable bed. I would like to think we would be in the area to stay again.

Stayed at this lovely hotel as an overnight stay en route to Cornwall. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our golden retriever Rosie was also welcomed! Nothing seemed to be a bother for them. Our annexe room was spotlessly clean and just what we needed. Our evening meal was delicious as was breakfast. No complaints from us at all & we will stay again I'm sure!

What a lovely place to stay! - A warm welcome from friendly and professional staff - followed by booking into a well positioned, well maintained and very clean room. The restaurant food for our evening meals for both nights or our stay was of the highest standard, and we were served by delightful waiting staff who were attentive throughout. The breakfast options were many and varied - beautifully cooked and presented. All in all a wonderful experience. We will, without doubt, stay again in the future. Thankyou

Very Nice venue, the food was good, unfortunately my only complaint is the rudeness of the waitress, when taking the food order i asked for a gluten free menu and she jokingly said ‘oh there’s always one’ !, i found this quite offensive and i had to restrain myself from complaining there and then to the management, i didn’t want to upset everyone on our table and cause an atmosphere so i let it slide, however i wasn’t happy with the waitress’s unprofessionalism.

Lovely stay, very comfortable accommodation, great food and excellent beer. All staff very friendly and helpful.

Beautiful location in middle of nowhere but near to the main towns. Beautiful hotel and nice staff. Food was good, breakfast especially Only complaint I had was room 6, some form of loud machine woke me at 6am from the kitchen area and I had to put ear plugs in Otherwise all good

Staff very friendly, food excellent and a great place to stay.

Warm welcome, nice selection of food.staff attentive. My only moan as we were paying at the bar the chap taking our payment started talking to another customer rather than saying please wait a moment so we had no personal customer contact ,never asked if we were club members, have a nice day etc and as we were paying a bill of nearly £200 I think abit of customer service would have gone down well ,if you don't need us to return then carry on .

A great Sunday lunch. One of the best pub roasts our family has had with good service. And a £20 discount too as it was my birthday month. We live just 2 miles away so we didn’t book a room so cannot comment on that

My partner, my brother and I stayed two nights with you and had an excellent stay. Everything was perfect! The staff were all extremely helpful and kind, the food was delicious - in fact Robert had the best fish and chips he’s ever eaten - and the rooms were very well appointed and comfortable. We all fell in love with Worcestershire and are very much hoping to return for a longer stay next year. Thank you very much, Nikki, Robert and John

Beautiful room, very friendly and helpful staff, lovely place to stay

We're irregular visitors to the HBG and always impressed. The beer selection is good and the light bites really excellent quality. The only down side is parking can be a bit of a nightmare. Otherwise a really great pub for drinks and food.

Always friendly and great service even when they're busy. Great food, we like bringing friends here for lunch or dinner!

This place ticked all the boxes for me. Great pub, pub food and nicely kept proper ales. Nice comfortable and clean room, too. Easy to locate from the M5.

First class fish and chips and a lovely breakfast.

Went for an impromptu late lunch with 2 kids and grandparents. Beautiful country pub with amble outdoor seating and a kids play park. We had the pie of the day- chicken and leek, BBQ pulled pork burger, calamari, smoked mackerel, kids cheese pizza, and kids sausage and chips followed by sticky date pudding, after eight ice cream, biscoff doughnuts, and a kids ice cream. Food was delicious! And really good portions! Drinks went down well in the beer garden next to the park. Service was impeccable with very friendly staff. Waiter was playful to our toddler and everyone seemed happy. Such a gem of a place that we will be returning to!

Fabulous stay at an historic inn. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very welcoming. The food was wonderful. Dogs were made most welcome. Outdoor area is lovely. Thoroughly recommended.

A couple of nights at the excellent The Hadley Bowling Green. Room was good , clean, comfortable. Breakfasts and dinner very good. People excellent. Dog friendly and plenty of parking

Excellent service very polite and friendly staff

Cannot be faulted in any way at all.

We love staying at The Hadley Bowling Green Inn breaking our journey travelling North. It is a lovely friendly place with good food and rooms.

Really excellent food and great service. Highly recommended.

Stopped here on the way home from North Wales. Lovely setting and great lunch menu...perfect place for a respite on a 6 hour journey.

A friendly and helpful staff goes some way to make up for the problems. Access to our room was via a dark and twisting staircase with risers of varying heights, and the threshold with another, almost invisible, little step, an invitation to stumble. No help was offered with our suitcase, although we're in our 70's and 80's respectively. Huge room with elegant, if sparse, furnishing, only one armchair (split seam), no coffee table, a TV remote that was dirty and dysfunctional (batteries?). We had to hang a blanket over the screen to eliminate the glare overnight, as it would not turn off. With pretty countryside all around, our super deluxe room looked out onto the parking area. Very mean provision of biscuits for tea (two teensy shortbreads in the bottom of a jar smeared with previous use), and a thermos of milk which was handed to me sticky on the outside. Not quite what we could have hoped for, at this price.

Enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch meal. Service is always fantastic, food always delicious, great choice, well cooked and presented. The Hadley bowling Green is a gem of a pub . Highly recommend.

A beautiful pub, in gorgeous surroundings. The food is very good, the service outstanding, and there's a good range of beers. Pretty much the perfect pub. I'm told that the rooms are also very good.

Another excellent dining experience! We hadn't been for a few months but the waitress heard my wife discussing with our friends what foods off the menu she could eat and without prompting came over with the allergy/intolerance list so she could do a detailed check. The meal was delicious and we will be back again soon.

Modern, clean, coordinated room. Excellent breakfast and lovely, quiet location.

We had a wonderful evening, the staff were very kind and coped with our late arrival. Dinner was excellent and the room ideal. They made the dogs feel very welcome, along with the humans!!

Excellent Sunday lunch for a family birthday celebration.

Lovely comfy place. Good food. Good service.

Very welcome host, lovely clean room with everything we needed. Lovely to have decent coffee and a cafetiere instead of the ghastly nescafe sachets in other places

Stayed here as attending a wedding in the area. Everything was faultless but the service from the staff has to be commended. They couldn't do enough for us in accommodating us earlier so we could get changed for the wedding etc.. Fantastic breakfast too, great choice and all freshly cooked.

A delicious meal as always! The staff are always so welcoming, polite and helpful. We enjoyed a drink in the beautiful outside area followed by a lovely meal in the restaurant. We will be back:)

Stopped for lunch a d we were pleasantly surprised. Excellent food and service. Loved the rustic ambience of the dining areas. Next visit will be dinner !!!

Just visited for lunch. Excellent food and service. Lovely pulled pork and spicy burger.

The good is excellent. The stars is so friendly. We are staying for nights and it is a cozy place to stay. So quiet

Booked last minute, decided to stop off on our way down south. Lovely freshly cooked food, both evening meal and breakfast. Clean rooms and great staff that made you feel very welcome. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks

Great Pub lovely atmosphere only gripe is the bar and food ordering is very slow due to the way the bar operates. Waiter service would significantly allow more food and drinks to be served outside and benefit all.

What a little gem and an excellent find. Lovely seating area outside. Lovely bar and restaurant area. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Excellent value for money with a fantastic breakfast. Best of ingredients. Cant wait to return. Thank you

Excellent food, the staff were superb and the atmosphere very chilled . All in all a lovely Sunday afternoon in very pleasant surroundings. 10 out of 10 for Hadley Bowling Green 😁

Absolutely loved my stay here. Gorgeous location, clean and comfortable. I had a 2 night stay for work in Worcester which is just a few minutes drive away so really convenient, but nestled in beautiful green country side. Peaceful and friendly. Breakfast was perfect. I stayed for dinner one night too which was delicious. I am recommending to my colleagues and hope to come back soon.

Dinner only on Butcombe Wednesday. Birthday meal. Food good and wait time good also. Server was curt at times.

I had lunch today with a friend and thought the food was brilliant. The mini donut dessert was to die for. The service was friendly and its a beautiful old inn. Thank you.

This is a lovely pub, beautiful location. The staff are always great, very friendly. Excellent selection of drinks, and the food is great. A++++

Nice food/staff/rooms/location and not forgetting the beer! 😎👍

A large glass of white wine and one IPA without alcohol = £17. I was absolutely horrified. Will not be visiting again

Four of us went to the restaurant for an evening meal. Lovely atmosphere, super service throughout and delicious food. For our main course, we enjoyed the pie of the day - chicken & spinach; seabass nicoise with roasted new potatoes and sirloin steaks cooked to individual preference. The drinks and desserts were great too. We will be back!

A wonderful find, stunning location. Made very welcome by friendly staff, tasty food and great choice of ales, would highly recommend

Great stay, well presented room. Great staff.

A family get together for lunch. A good choice of venue, great food, good portions with friendly attentive service! The fish & chips were very enjoyable.

We had a very enjoyable meal with friends to celebrate my birthday.

We celebrated my birthday at the HBG as it is our favourite place to eat and relax for many reasons. The food is delicious and there is a good choice of food to suit everyone on the menu. The atmosphere is relaxed and very welcoming, and the staff are so friendly and professional. Highly recommend the HBG! It never disappoints ❤️

The Hadley Bowling Green Inn is a pub of possibilities or, possibly, possibles. It is possible that the crown bowling green from which it gets it’s name and which is still, I believe, in active service just outside its doors is “possibly” the oldest such bowling green in the country. It would appear it’s been making bowling just that little bit trickier by being “crowned” for around 450 years to date. It is also “possible” (but possibly not probable) that Guy Fawkes spent time at the inn during the summer of 1604 while he was busy plotting the overthrow of James I with half of Warwickshire. There’s a board just inside the door which claims “It is documented” that Guido Fawkes (as he liked to be known - despite the fact he was from Yorkshire) spent a “considerable amount of time” here plotting. It doesn’t go into detail where it is documented and who, apart from the pub itself, says he was there but I guess it is possible. After all Robert Catesby (chief plotter and ancestor of Game of Thrones actor and semi-local lad Kit Harrington) came from not all that far away in Warwickshire. It is known though that the plotters were busy being dastardly in London in May and June 1604 so quite how much of the summer of that year Guy had to hang about and (possibly) play bowls in Worcestershire is hard to tell. We came for meal here because we’ve frequently driven past the brown sign on the Ombersley to Droitwich road and said to ourselves “we must go there one day”. That day happened to coincide with a wedding anniversary which is always a good excuse to try somewhere new. When I say new, I mean new to us of course, the pub has been here for a good 500 years or more. It was new(ish) when Mr Fawkes and his merry band of conspirators may, or may not, have been here but it’s certainly not new now. It is however, beautiful, characterful, friendly, charming, atmospheric, olde and worlde. Imagine the quintessential English country inn (hand pulled beer, wooden beams, real fires, confusing layout) and you have just imagined the Hadley Bowling Green. The food is pub grub but it’s good pub grub. Very good pub grub. Very, very good pub grub in a very, very good pub. The beer is proper beer. Very good proper beer. Very good proper beer in a very good proper beer pub. The service was great too. Fast, friendly, efficient. I’m not sure what else you would want from an English country pub. If you happen to be in Worcestershire (or even Warwickshire) and are in the market for a country pub experience, head off to the Hadley Bowling Green Inn, you won’t be disappointed. We weren’t.

Food has gone downhill recently. This used to be a great place to eat, but the prices have gone up and the quantity and quality of food has gone down. For the price of these meals, we’ve had much better quality for less at other local restaurants. The picture I attached was of the plant based burger priced at £17.50. No effort made at all, all ingredients seemed to be the cheapest available. The kids pizzas (£7.95 with NO sides) were clearly supermarket frozen pizzas and even the kids didn’t like them. We hade a pork special which was over £23! Which was “Nice but not much flavour” All portions were under sized, and not just for the price but just not enough for anyone.

We arrived for a pre-booked Father’s Day meal at 4:30pm. We were sat down and given menus, once we had browsed the menus and decided what we would like while waiting for someone to come take our drinks order. We were then advised when someone did finally come over to take our drinks order that they had run out of half the menu. No cauliflower cheese, none of the starters. The alternating options then offered in replacement of the set menu advertised did not compare. So we made do with just a main course each, at £21 per roast. The chicken roast was more bone than meat content, with the chicken drumstick, and thigh and the pork was dry and inedible. The beef was nicely cooked it was let down though by the fact most of the food was luke warm at best. You had to cut the mash potato with a knife on the children’s meal it was so solid. All of us were dissatisfied completely. We had 4 children with us age 5-20 in our party of 6 and all said they had wished I had cooked at home instead. So did I when the bill arrived £170, for substandard food and sub standard service. A main each and 2 drinks. If a pub knows you have bookings they should be prepared for this especially on pre booked busy days. I feel for anyone booked in later on, with their 6pm plus bookings. I’m not sure they could cope and we definitely noticed it. My husband wanted to take the service charge off the bill when they automatically add 10% but I never feel comfortable with confrontation and complaining so to be honest we just paid, and sat outside to finish our drinks. We definitely won’t return to eat there again though ! The £4.25 portion of chips we ordered for our youngest as the mash was so inedible was definitely beyond belief when the miniature bowl arrived. Honestly would not recommend for any special event or meal and it’s far too over priced for general Sunday outings.

We had a wedding to go and stayed at the bowling green, very nice and the service was very good , would stay again.

Great food great service. Very busy as Fathers Day, but team were very helpful and friendly. Lovely location and nice to see so many children having fun. Would recommend

Quiet spot, conveniently close to Hadrians wall, comfortable room and very good breakfast . Old fashioned shower over the bath which needed a safety rail as a big step in and out. Otherwise everything was fine and good value.

Beautiful hotel Beautiful rooms I was in room 11 really lovely place to stay stunning views definitely worth going to stay

Yet another superb evening at this wonderful establishment. Excellent beer and food complemented with great service. Looking forward to our next visit.

Disappointed at this visit. £17.50 for a ‘pot pie’ which was 90%runny gravy, 8% flaky topping and 2%beef and mushroom. They had the gall to serve it with extra gravy which was utterly unnecessary and a paltry handful of chips. Wife’s salad was nice though but hey, you can’t mess up a salad. She also ordered ‘posh fries’ which was supposed to be sprinkled with chives. When this was pointed out the waitress failed to take the offending dish away but brought some chopped chives in a dish. The saving grace was it wasn’t raining when we left.

Excellent inn, great accommodation and food was lovely. Definitely stay again if in that area

Service was terrible. One meal we ordered was fish and chips, mushy peas were cold. Trying to get the waitress to take them back was a absolute nightmare. Kept telling me to wait as she was too busy - what's the point of having a meal to have the mushy peas come out much later? It's such a shame that this is the poor service we recieved, especially when it could of been so easily rectified.

I've been to the HBG several times over the last 20 years but I must say how impressed I was on my last two visits. The room has a great atmosphere, the staff were friendly and efficient but most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Really interesting and appealing menu. Recommended!! No surprise that they won Visit Worcestershire's Pub of the Year 2023/24

Went for a meal and as usual the food was lovely. We both had the Pork Chop and was very succulent.

We had a lovely meal. Friendly helpful service though there were a few mix ups with the order. Wrong starter and missing cauliflower cheese. But the setting is lovely. Could maybe do with another option to the roast on Sunday. Pie?

Was lovely to come and finally visit. Food was exceptional and the service was even better. Many thanks to Bradley for his service and will 100% be coming back again soon.

Fantastic dog friendly pub - accommodated my awkward family needs for a 60th birthday lunch brilliantly. Large rooms in annex, straight outside for the dogs, excellent food, friendly and helpful service. Definitely 5 stars!

We had an excellent meal at the Hadley Bowling Green. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back again!

My next door neighbour and friend for forty years Mike, have taken to having a lunch together once or twice a month so we can keep up to date with what's happening in our lives and sometimes other peoples, away from home distractions but still in relaxed surroundings. The Hadley Bowling Green provides that venue in a lush rural setting with a great selection of beers and a varied menu of light and fuller meals. If you are in that part of Worcestershire take the opportunity to to visit this ancient pub I am sure you won't be disappointed.

Great place, great service and food.

Chris and the team excelled themselves with great food and fantastic service. We found their pies fantastic and our family from the USA said they were at standard well above that of the other side of the Atlantic.

A return two night stay. We were welcomed back with a warm greeting by the manager who genuinely cares about ensuring customers receive good hospitality. Our rooms were very clean, quiet & beds comfortable. Plenty of teas, luxury hot chocolate sachet, fresh ground coffee with cafetiere & flask of cold milk. Also lovely little home made GF pistachio biscuits each day! The restaurant & bar are tastefully decorated, creating a cosy atmosphere. A roaring log fire crackles away on cooler days. We were impressed by the well considered dinner menu, delicious food served on hot plates, wide selection of beers, wines & spirits on offer. Breakfast menu offers options to cater for all tastes, choices are taken the night before and freshly cooked to order, not left sitting under a seat lamp. Only slight negative is the poorly lit stairs and landing which are are ripe for redecoration. The rather low split handrail urgently needs replacing by one continuous length on the steep, narrow staircase. Not easy to navigate with luggage in hand! Finally, a round of applause for Chris, (who went the extra mile), & his friendly super team who have created just the right vibe here. Thank you. Certainly top of our list when we visit the area, we would recommend without hesitation.

This was probably the best all-around place where I’ve stayed and dined - anywhere! Excellent hospitality, superb food and atmosphere, great staff. I stayed in one of the guest rooms and experienced dinners and breakfasts for a week, all different food items and each meal, from the fish and chips to the Sunday roast, was fabulous! I highly recommend this country treasure for a night out or a getaway stay in the country.

We stayed in Droitwich for a few days and had a lovely evening meal with my family yesterday at this lovely little pub, food was hot and tasty, service was amazing ,staff couldn't have been more helpful. We had a variety of dishes between us all and everyone enjoyed it. The atmosphere was lovely and was nice to visit a non franchise pub with proper meals on the menu.

Lovely traditional pub. Beautiful setting and great food. Had a lovely lobster gnocchi when we visited which was very tasty!! Will definitely be returning and highly recommend.

I was seriously ill Popped in after having a nice walk, place looked inviting I had sea bass with lobster my god I’ve never been so ill I’ve looked on facebook & other people have been poorly also Steer clear

Stayed there on our way to and from Devon, I would highly recommend it. The staff are lovely, friendly and very attentive, nothing is too much trouble. I sat with my dogs in front of a lovely open fire and enjoyed drinks and food, a wonderful experience.

Been here often to enjoy a drink outside, finally had our first Sunday roast today and couldn't have been more delighted. Brilliant service, the food was completely delicious, and the ambience and welcome was superb as always. Highly recommended!

Friendly staff. Food okay nothing special

GREAT SERVICE AND FRIENDLY STAFF.

A fantastic stay - all of the food was excellent, dinner had a lovely table by the fire. Excellent service and the room was great too. All for a very reasonable price! We would absolutely stay again.

Really lovely pub, friendly attentive service and good food. Our first visit and won’t be our last!

An authentic, traditional pub with great food and service - and a decent outdoor kids playground

Fantastic vegan options on the menu. Super friendly service. High quality food. Cosy atmosphere. My favourite pub for Sunday lunch.

We hadn’t made a booking but were willingly accommodated. We were served by Lottie during our visit and what a credit to the establishment she is. Engaging, funny and attentive. It’s actually quite rare to find someone so engaging with customers at such a young age. Food, as always, was exceptional!

The first time we've visited the pub on 22nd March 2024. A pleasant looking pub externally in a quiet location. Inside from the bit we saw was nice and welcoming, with charm. We had 2 mains. My wife enjoyed hers, where mine was ok. A pie, large in size, yet practically empty, and what it did contain was not optimal. The vegetables were only kale, along with mash. The lamb in the pie was minimal and not tender. Beer was good and desserts fine. We would go again, but only for drinks.

It was our first visit to Hadley Bowling Green Inn. Our room was spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean and we enjoyed a tasty evening meal. Our hearty breakfast was served quickly and courteously. We’d certainly stay there again when visiting the Worcester area.

Always wonderful food service and ambiance

Friendly staff, excellent service. Made my family birthday meal very special

The Hadley Bowling Green has become the goto gastro-pub in North Worcestershire. Great food, great location, amazing team with a special shout out to Lottie who's attention to the overall customer experience here makes every visit special. From New Years to an occasional drink, don't pass by this special pub without dropping in.

My wife, son and myself had a very enjoyable stay at the Hadley Bowling Green Inn. The service was excellent. From the minute we arrived to when we left, we were made to feel very welcome. The day we left, we had to leave very early and the manager offered to open up the kitchen a half hour earlier than normal so we could have breakfast - very much appreciated. We would come again. With thanks Martin, Viv and Dom.

Great place, perfect for a work meeting