Ostlers at No.1 in Worcester

We had our office Christmas lunch here and it was absolutely perfect. All 3 courses were delicious across everyone's various orders, and the staff and service were great too - thanks for looking after us, already have quite a few people who are looking to revisit very soon!

Hidden Gem. This hidden taste of paradise is a must. Loved the intimacy of this setting. The attentive yet professional staff. Lovedstting next to the racecourse away from the bluster enjoying such fine dinning delights G x

We had a great evening with friends who hadn't been to Ostlers previously and in no way were we disappointed. The staff were friendly, professional and efficient. The service reflected the staff and the food was exemplarily. I am always nervous when we visit as we have never been unhappy and that's a lot to live up to, but so far no worries. Thanks to all.

Good food and friendly efficient service. For myself I would have preferred a simpler cuisine rather than the delicious but complicated sides provided. Convenient pay car park adjacent.

We were looking forward to a classy date night so booked Ostlers as it has a good local reputation. We were welcomed and seated quickly & loved the table reservations sign made from wooden scrabble tiles! What a delightful touch! The table was very sticky with some glass ring marks presumably from the table’s previous occupants, but chose not to say anything as I didn’t want to appear picky. We chose a glass of prosecco each as an aperitif, and were slightly disappointed that the small bottles were brought to the table & we had to pour it ourselves. A more classy approach we would have preferred to be brought the ready poured glasses to the table. Just a personal preference. We ordered our mains (tried to upload pics but unable to) which were delicious . hubby’s steak was requested medium/rare & was cooked to perfection. We ordered a bottle of wine to have with our main course. The wine was brought & sadly poured without checking it was the correct bottle or asking if we’d like to taste it first. I thought that is a standard gesture in all restaurants; maybe not? The food however was a class above. Absolutely delicious & the portion was just right. We enjoyed a cheeseboard to share afterwards and found there was way too much cheese for 2 people, also could have done with some grapes or something sweet to cut through the savouriness of the platter. All in all we went looking for a great meal & got exactly that. The service could do with development; the girls were very polite but non-engaging & the service of the drinks , as mentioned , could be improved. We did note that between diners the tables weren’t wiped, just reset, which would account for the stickiness of ours. Would we go again? Yes. Compliments to the chef. The food was awesome.

Wonderful Sunday Lunch. We cannot remember when we have had such an excellent meal out. No ping ping bought in processed food here. Fresh vegetables, beef was to die for, enormous home cooked Yorkshire pudding. The dessert menu looked lovely but we all were too full. Definitely going to be our first restaurant of choice. Thank you to all of the staff, both front and back of house for a lovely meal.

Was welcomed by a very friendly hostess. Was given adequate time to look at menu. Good variety of food. Cod was fantastic cooked to perfection and lamb melted in the mouth. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

I started visiting in 2002 when I was 18 years old training at Quanta. I live in coventry so it’s not easy to keep coming back. But we try several times a year and you have never disappointed. Thank you!

This place is essentially serving poor quality pub grub at inflated restaurant prices. One of our mains was so cold we had to send it back. But the worst of all was the chicken which was visibly pink inside. The portions were small (the second two as both had to be swapped) and the overall atmosphere is cold. Staf are surly and don't seem happy to be there. Wll not be going back.

We were staying in our motor home at The Mill House and wanted to go for a nice meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Bicycles are our transport so we did not want to travel too far! Ostlers was recommended and so we booked a table. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and feels very welcoming as soon as you enter. The tables look very classy but not pretentious. I had a moment of disappointment as the menu bore no resemblance to the one on the website, and I had my heart set on the Turbot, however, I chose a cod fillet dish and it was delicious. To start I had cauliflower cheese balls with a pesto sauce, my husband had salmon ceviche. Both dishes perfect, lovely flavours - particularly the picked cucumber - very subtle. As I said, I had cod served on the most delicious mash and my husband had pork. All totally faultless and tasty. We had a treacle tart desert between us. All accompanied by a very nice and reasonably priced bottle of wine. Tap water was brought to the table automatically - no need to ask. We are not ones for making a fuss but the fact that it was our anniversary came up in conversation. We were asked to wait after we had settled the bill and a plate of strawberries and chocolate were brought to our table - see photo. The staff were friendly and efficient and there is no added service charge included - one of my pet hates. We were free to add service charge ourselves - which of course we did. We look forward to our next trip to Worcester so that we can return.

Excellent food and service. Totally different menu from similar venues. excellent ambience. Nearly £14 for a glass of average Malbec is not acceptable and daylight robbery Otherwise perfect.

31st wedding anniversary. Lived in Worcester a number of years yet this was our first visit to Ostlers (I recall some years ago its opening hours seemed focused on the Swan Theatre). This to me seemed like a replacement for the long lost Saffrons, a nice bistro atmosphere, really good food, good location. Happy to recommend, definitely going back.

I came here with my parents and have previously visited and both times have been really nice! Really yummy roast and will be back!😁

Staff were lovely and very helpful Unfortunately we sat at a very wobbly table, ordered nibbles to find they were not available. Truffle and mushroom spagetti very tasty but off putting as far too much of it was served, would have fed a family of 5! Seabass not as tasty as expected. Quite disappointed as although it was very busy it did not live up to its usual expectation

I took my partner and two teen children for a late Sunday dinner last weekend. I hadn’t been before however friends go regularly so we gave it a go. It’s quite small inside however I think that adds to the atmosphere, it’s very cosy and nicely laid out. The food didn’t take too long and it was very nice,good quality and generous portions. The staff were friendly and polite. I would certainly return and would highly recommend people try it.

No faults at all with the food - just lovely! Each course was imaginative and tasty and good portions - can’t ask for more. I had the beetroot starter - goat’s cheese was tangy and fab - it would be good to know a bit more about sources, esp if they are local. Rhubarb dessert was seasonal and elegant and very well done. These are just two dishes but the seven dishes the three of us had were all excellent.

We were a family group of 8 adults. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and we were welcomed by a couple of the staff upon arrival. The food was top class (particularly the pork belly and the pan fried cod) and the desserts absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable and we had a fantastic evening. Would definitely go back again!

Very welcoming and accommodating. Super food - well cooked and presented, and good size portions, so we were certainly full after three courses. Heartily recommended for celebrations or a good quality meal out with friends and family. We will be back.

The best meal I’ve had in ages. Great food, nice menu choice in a lovely independent restaurant. Without Saffrons in Worcester any more this is closest to that kind of place and refreshing to see a menu with starters, mains and desserts listed (as opposed the myriad of different options for courses in most places nowadays). Friendly staff

Genuinely one of my favourite restaurants in the UK. Menu is great, chefs are super talented, service feels family and professional and the ambience is so warm and snug. Handled my wife’s allergies easily and produced food for her than was equally as delicious as mine, thank you. Handy car park around the corner too.

Absolutely amazing food and fantastic service from Courtney and her team for serving us Christmas Dinner in warm friendly setting.

Visited for a Friday date night. Table booked for 7pm. Arrived a few minutes early and the restaurant was still locked so had to wait outside. Once it opened we were shown to our table but the restaurant was cold. Ordered breads and olives to start. Bread was delicious and warm but the olives came straight from the fridge and where far too cold to eat. Main course was delicious and very tasty but although warm on being served, stone cold before we finished eating. Disappointed as the pork and vegetables were absolutely delicious but I don’t like eating cold food. Such a shame as it’s a lovely restaurant and lovely food but attention to details is lacking.

My partner and I visited for a spontaneous lunchtime treat and what a treat it was. The food was delicious, the atmosphere warm and calming the service was attentive without being annoying. The menu was not extensive which is how I prefer it (better to do a small amount well in my view). As a vegetarian it was nice to get more than soup and risotto - I had a trio of beetroot with goats cheese followed by baked aubergine. Each course was beautifully presented and the flavours well balanced. The portions were more generous than we expected and despite being quite full we ate it all as it was so tasty. We had been meaning to visit Ostlers for some time and we will definitely return. Can't fault it.

Best food we’ve had in a while. Had the goats cheese and ham hock to start and red snapper and pork belly. Can’t recommend enough. Service is very friendly.

All of our selections from the specials menu for our three course meal were faultless. Service was prompt and friendly. A very enjoyable evening.

Four of us came on Saturday for a friends night out. It was our first visit but our friends had been before. Really good ambience, attentive service and the food was excellent. Three of us had the whole plaice and one had the pork belly all very good. The pate starter was excellent. Will definitely return.

Booked for Sunday set menu. Brilliant food, good choice, and piping hot. Staff friendly . We have been staying in Worcester for the week, and this was our 2nd visit to the restaurant.

It is not often that you can just walk into a restaurant of thus quality on a Friday night and be treated with a warm welcome and splendid food. From start to finish, this was a great dining experience, with attentive staff and a 'justright'atmosphere. Dining solo can either be excruciating, or a joy. Thankfully, this was the latter. So good, I'd make a trip to Worcester to go back (I'll book next time!).

Lovely little restaurant that's easily missed. I was looking for somewhere nice with a small menu (usually means its fresh and not from bookers etc). I found Ostlers at No1. what a gem of a find. Lovely staff very welcoming. We got there quite early as we are not late eaters. so was the first there, it soon filled up. Great menu with freshly cooked & local food. We had a friend with us that can be quite tricky and fussy and demanding. She loved it. that's always a win. nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they was pleased to assist. Would i eat here again- 100% absolutely. go try it for yourself.

Just ok . Went for the special 3 course for £20 food was ok but nothing special. Myself and my partner both thought we were so glad we didn’t pay full price and wouldn’t go back . The waitress was good but the lady who greeted us gave the impression she didn’t care if you were there or not . There was no atmosphere and in fact apart from 1 other table it was empty.

Food was ok. Service is the reason why its a low score. 20 mins to make a coffee that is badly made. Nearly an hour to make a meal that looks like its been thrown together. Staff never asking if you are happy. If you go dress like your middle classed , you will be ignored ,treated with disdain and looked down upon Ironically the place was half full and the front of house turned a couple away saying they were busy, after the couple had been waiting around 5mins to be spoken to. Ironically we were at a 2 star Michelin resturant a week ago and we were treated with dignity. So if our money was good enough there im suprised that our money wasnt good enough in the center of Worcester So people, if you have a sense of grandiose, an average pallet with tendencies to look down on people and a little sprinkle or narcissim. This place is for you.

My daughter and I had matinée tickets for the Swan Theatre where we assumed there would be a revenue-spinning cafe, but there isn't. Ostlers is very close to the theatre and there is a public car park next to it, too. We were there on a Saturday lunchtime and the restaurant was quieter than it deserves but perhaps the rain was keeping people at home. I had a mushroom and Stilton burger with gorgeous chips and a lovely, generous salad including a gherkin, which I think only cost £8.95 or perhaps £1 more. My daughter had a toasted cheese sandwich with the same trimmings, which was slightly cheaper. The drinks were standard price. Food was fresh and tasty with good service in a welcoming setting.

Absolutely beautiful breakfast, piping hot and cooked to perfection, I would recommend to everyone. Beautiful place.The person who served us was so friendly she was wonderful.

Not a regular reviewer, but couldn’t believe the quality of the full English. High quality produce and ever item cooked to perfection.

Absolutely gorgeous breakfast! Cooked to perfection, service was brilliant. All served quickly and food was piping hot. Will be returning very soon! Thank you

Incredible food and incredible service. We had a lovely evening and hope to come back soon. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice place to eat.

Absolutely could not recommend this restaurant enough. Lovely intimate atmosphere, faultless food and staff went above and beyond. Especially big shout out to the waitress who wrote down the cocktail ingredients for us when we were deciding between drinks!

Boot a table for two for my friend's 73rd birthday at Ostlers at No 1 in Worcester. I am a bit tricky as I have both a gluten and dairy intolerance. Menu was their standard menu, and I was asked which items would I choose...

Without going into too much detail, we really regret going for a special occasion lunch recently. The waiting service was very underwhelming and unattentive, and not a good sign when the waitress had a chesty, hacking cough! The atmosphere was dead. The food mediocre. Ants...

We dined here twice last week and the food on both nights was top notch though not perfect (thinking of a cremated pig in blanket). Service was pretty good. Still. we would go there when next in Worcester.

Yummy Sunday Lunch, gravy I could drink by the pint!!! Wonderful selection of veg, and normally I do not eat veg. Sticky toffee pud so light it could have floated off the dish.

Great food and great service. Lovely restaurant with a nice touch in writing your name in scrabble tiles. Had the pork belly and lemon posset, both delicious.

We enjoyed a delicious roast beef Sunday lunch at Ostler’s. The ambience and service was great and portions were generous.

Firstly I would like to comment on the unhealthy work ethics instilled into the employees of this establishment. I interviewed one girl last time I was here, covertly and with respect to the watchful eye of the manager. I was told of the horrific treatment...

Went for partner’s birthday for Sunday Lunch. Best Sunday Lunch I have ever had at a restaurant. Food superb and excellent menu choices. Staff were very polite and attentive. Will certainly return.

Such amazing starter and steak!! Definitely coming back with an empty tummy for more goodness. Plus the staff are amazing!

Hands down the best restaurant in Worcester!!!!! Delicious food, great ambiance, an amazing experience. A must for foodies in Worcester.

We took over the whole restaurant for a private family party. Tommy and Jan were great all the way through the planning stages and the evening itself. We were able to arrange a good package with welcome drinks and 3 course meal. We had opportunity...

I’m coeliac and was told that’s not a problem, after being seated and presented with the menu I had to ask what do you have that is gluten free and was given a menu with scribble on it. I could have the pâté but no...

Not been here for a while .. still top notch . We will be back 10/10! Why have we waited so long to come here . Service excellent . Cosy atmosphere . Food brilliant . See you again soon 👏👏

Hadn't been for years so decided to try the early evening menu for my birthday. Looked at the menu online and made our decisions based on what we read. However the menu was different and the waitress didn't even apologise. Starter of beetroot was nice...

We booked for a Thursday night so the restaurant wasn’t full. It’s by the race course, away from commercial areas, so felt a bit special. Lovely ambience and decor, very pleasant staff. We are vegetarian and found only one starter and mains on the menu,...

Such a shame to say that Ostlers has lost its touch. We went for a friends Birthday, 5 adults and one child. She pre-ordered a vegetarian roast and when it arrived it was just a plate of vegetables! You expect a decent alternative to meat,...

If you like delicious well thought out flavours and great ingredients this is a real treat, small and cosy attentive staff don't delay you won't be disappointed. Starters, main and dessert all inhaled .

Cold food, terrible management and a bad response when we mentioned it. Really really poor time last night. The threat that we’d been recorded was a very lame attempt to intimidate us instead of trying to help and sort things out. The manager seemed very...

We have been here a few times but last night was awful. The service was very poor and the food was very average for the price they charge. We got the wrong drink and starter. The male toilets were absolutely disgusting. When I spoke to...

Our experience from start to finish was outstanding! The attention to detail, atmosphere, staff, and the food and drink. This will be one of our memorable Christmases. Super!

It's my second visit and we loved it! The food was outstanding and the atmosphere the staff have created is excellent. Thank you for looking after us. We will be returning again soon 😊👏

Second visit to Ostlers and it didn’t disappoint. We were accompanied by friends who had also been before and all of us enjoyed our night of high quality dining. The food and staff were first class. Well worth a visit.

Love this place! Been many times and will go many more. Food is always superb and staff always very friendly end efficient Keep up the good work!! ☺️

We had to reschedule our initial meal and Ostlers were fabulous at assisting with this and made sure we could still be accommodated. The staff were excellent and very attentive throughout the meal. The food was just exceptional and beautifully presented. The venue is quite...

This is one of my favourite eateries in Worcester. Food is home cooked fresh and tastes wonderful streaks are to die for can't recommend this place enough.

Our third time here and we just love it! Whilst the menu is not extravagant, still a good variety. It’s fairly simple food done well. The staff are always friendly and we have a little chat with them and nothing is too much trouble.

Under cooked Cod fillet, it was pink and was not flakey at all. When questioned, we were told it was the vain... we also had a trained fishmonger with us who said that was a load of rubbish. Nothing was offered or done about it....

Not been here for a long while , so was looking forward to it.Used to be a special night out . Restaurant has a nice ambiance but food was nothing special, nothing wrong with it just uninspired menu . Nothing interesting on the very small...

We went to Ostlers on the 25th November not only because it was my 40th birthday but because it was our first meal out as a married couple. On arrival we were ok, loved the table and the scrabble board it was really nice. Although...

First visit very underwhelmed. Decorated nicely inside but not so much as a cracker on tables. Not even asked if we wanted a drink. Staff very disinterested, they need training too. Starters average at best. Duck terrine tasteless, rest of table had mushroom crostini which...

The customer service was appalling,the food was underated,no festivities whatsoever,staff banging tables and bottles around,made to feel very unwelcome,would not recommend and would not return, overpriced as well,poor food quality as well

So sad to find that the food was not as expected. Lukewarm, barely roasted vegetables and very tough beef. Maybe they had had a bad day

While staying in Worcester decided to give it a try. Booked table for 6.30. Arrived at 6.25. Told table wasn’t ready. And had to wait 15 mins ? To say you have to pay a deposit to secure a table I’d expect it to be...

Visited this highly rated restaurant with friends on a Saturday evening having enjoyed a previous visit . The environment is lovely and it was quite full with many diners which gave it a nice atmosphere . Having ordered drinks we were then just left for...

Gorgeous little restaurant. Plenty of staff. Very reasonably priced. By far the best smoked salmon starter I have ever had along with the most amazing steak and chips.

Had a few hours to kill in Worcester and fortunately decided to have lunch at this excellent bistro. A warm and friendly welcome from the very efficient front of house staff led us into a cozily decorated restaurant. The menu was surprisingly wide for the...

Just gorgeous food a few nights ago at Ostlers. Absolutely well recommended ! Very quiet due to the fact that they have changed to an autumn schedule of opening and no longer open on Mondays. Now tell me how many restaurants would open just for...

My husband took me here for my birthday meal. The atmosphere was great, staff very attentive but not over bearing. The food was soo good, would highly recommend a visit.

Absolute top marks for the singlemost tasty restaurant meal I've ever eaten. We booked online at short notice & arrived to find our named table ready & waiting for us. Food is cooked fresh to order & is presented beautifully with plenty of attention to...

Just a little heads up . Anyone heading anywhere near Worcester go and visit this wonderful bistro. From the outstanding food cooked to perfection to attention to detail from F.O.H. staff our night was fantastic. Can't recommend this restaurant highly enough

A really nice seat near the window and good service from start to finish. The food was fantastic we had roast lamb and a fantastic steak. If you order sides there are lots of carrots in the portion! The only disappointing part was there was...

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at our favourite restaurant on Saturday. As ever, there was a friendly welcome. The food and wine were absolutely delicious. There is always a lovely atmosphere and great service. The menu is due to change soon and...

We ate here on a rainy summer Saturday evening in June, on a weekend away in Worcestershire. Service was attentive, food was excellent. Especially impressive was the vegetarian dish (aubergine steaks with polenta chips and ribbons of courgette in a lovely, spicy sauce), created and...

Came for a drink before going to the Swan Theatre. Friendly staff. Decided to share a chees board which was lovely. Offerred extra chutney and biscuits. Will come back for dinner.

This is a lovely little restaurant and ideal for celebrating special occasions. We have visited twice now and the atmosphere is lovely and relaxed, on some nights they have a live singer which adds to the mood. The service is great, staff are attentive but...

Wow!! We had beef..absolutely lovely food and ambiance...hidden gem, had the rhubarb for dessert, I had ti finish my partners as she was full..shame...

We booked Ostlers for Easter Sunday lunch. Welcome was good and our order was taken quickly, with wine turning up very soon after. We’d been chatting and realised an hour had passed so asked about our starters. Ostlers had lost our order so retook it....

Another fantastic meal here with my wife, food was amazing as always, staff very attentive. Highly recommended

From the moment we arrived we knew we would have a lovely dining experience. The decor is warm and inviting and the staff are polite and chatty. We had the ‘small plates’ menu as we hadn’t dined in the restaurant before and wanted to try...

We took our daughter (28) and her sister for a birthday meal as have wanted to try for some time. Why did we wait so long, the meal was fantastic, the atmosphere friendly and unpretentious. The pigs in blankets were the best ever, the sauces...

Came here with a friend who had been here many times and highly recommended we try it, finally got round to it to the other day. I was overall very impressed with everything I had - eggs florentine as a starter, the steak as a...

Excellent food at reasonable prices in an attractive & intimate restaurant. Somewhere that gets this much right deserves to do well, so try now before everyone finds out how good it is!

I do appreciate that Mondays are quiet days for eating out, and we were the only ones here for some time - however, it is a nice place with good decor and well spaced tables. We sat with an aperitif for a short while than...

We arrived half an hour before closure on Sunday evening but received a warm welcome and unhurried and friendly service of an excellent two course meal. The gin infused smoked salmon was glorious and my cod main course, in a gorgeous mussel sauce, and served...

good range on the menu for fresh and original food really Well prepared. I particularly liked the attention To vegies with each dish having its own range of vegetables To suit the meat or fish. the végétarian dish of celeriac was a winner! only the...

I’ve never had the need to contact or write a review before. Exceptional service, exceptional food.. We were a big family birthday group of 20.. the loveliest staff who were so friendly and professional and made the day perfect I cannot recommend it highly enough....

A return visit having not been for a couple of years. Delighted to see renovations which have enhanced Ostlers from its previously lovely setting. Delicious meal and wine. The service was good and staff helpful, efficient and friendly. It was busy which made for a...

Very welcoming, cosy atmosphere easy parking nearby. Easy to book on line no problems. Nice bar, good range of drinks 🍺

We had a wonderful meal and evening at The Ostler. The food was delicious and well presented. Service was timely. Our waiter seemed distracted but the others there were on form. All in all a lovely evening.

Top class on every level, great service & great food. Good selection of gins and menu and a knowledgeable team on all aspects. Highly recommended. Let's support our local independant restaurants.

Food was nice. Bit put off when the waitress said they'd sold the last hake (no hake on menu, halibut or cod) asked which one she meant and couldn't tell me. Then paid with a 100 pound gift card given by parents, meal came to...

Visited here with my husband on New Years Eve, for an early meal at 7pm. We thought the food and service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Would highly recommend the restaurant.

We had a family Christmas meal at Ostlers on the 15th. We had advised the restaurant beforehand that one of the party was vegan. On the day there was no attempt to accommodate the vegan. They had to make do with some beetroot and salad...