Pensons at the Netherwood Estate in Malvern Hills

This is now Native and has replaced Pensons. Lovely greeting from Sherman and a wonderful eating experience. We had the tasting menu which had extra little tasters for us to enjoy. Beautiful food and wonderful service we will definitely be back.

From the warm welcome at the door on arrival to the final morsel of outstanding food before leaving this restaurant is phenomenal and one of the best we have visited. It is tragic that such an establishment will have to close its doors later this month as it is just not economically viable due to ever rising costs. I wish the chef, his staff and front of house all the very best for the future. If you can book before they close you will not regret it. Thank you Pensons.

Our first visit to Pensons! We have been watching them on Facebook for months and finally sorted ourselves out to visit the only Michelin starred restaurant left in Herefordshire/Shropshire/Worcestershire. From being greeted outside the building to being seated and then the food the experience was fantastic. Attentive staff who looked happy to be serving great food that they clearly understood and enjoy explaining to customers. Celeriac with Kohlrabi, Sunflower Seeds, Onion Fallow Deer with Beetroot, Pickled Red Cabbage, Leeks And Quince with Walnut Cake, Fig, Milk Ice Cream All lovely - even enhanced with a local Hereford wine (Radlow Hundred Solaris 2022) Great first visit - will be back 👍

We would have licked our plates for each course had we been at home but that would be unseemly in public. The staff are all pleased to provide impeccable service. Thank you!

We dined here for a Saturday lunch. Excellent food and service in a sophisticated and stylish venue. My girlfriend and I had scallops to start, then I had the duck while my girlfriend had the bass. We both had the blackberries and I had the additional cheese course. We followed this with espresso and truffle. The scallops were the favourite course for both of us. The service was great not intrusive but we didn't feel ignored. It was a perfect first anniversary meal for both of us.

Always a fantastic experience dining at Pensons. Everyone makes us feel welcome and special, and the food is excellent.

Wonderfully welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Lovely setting and excellent food. We ate scallops and also the pork belly starters. Both were full of subtle complimentary flavours. The duck and fish mains were equally delicious. Great dessert but disappointed not to have two choices but the cheese was tasty. The wines chosen to complement the courses were great Overall a lovely special dining experience.

Perfect weather, perfect food. We had such a lovely lunch at Pensons starting with a cocktail in their courtyard garden in the sunshine. The butter they serve with their lovely homemade bread is so tasty and clearly very unhealthy , the scallop starter was tender and delicately spiced , the fish main had a lovely mix of vegetables and fish with a crispy skin, but the dessert ( blackberry) might actually be the best i have ever had ( and i have eaten at Michelin restaurants before so i am comparing like with like! ) The staff are friendly and approachable.

Unbelievable experience, one of my favourite meals. The food was truly beautiful, seasonal and bursting with flavour. The whole team has done an excellent job with this restaurant and you feel very well looked after. The setting is lovely and welcoming and the decor is tasteful and minimalist. All the courses were excellent and my partner and I particularly enjoyed the duck and bass courses, with the spiced carrot also being a unique dish that we both found very tasty. The desert topped off a great meal. The wine flight perfectly complements the food and there are some seriously good choices in there. Massive thanks to the sommelier for enthusiastically explaining each one and answering our questions about them. I will certainly be finding an opportunity to come back!

What a amazing experience Impeccable service outstanding food Beautiful interior The gardens views are outstanding Each course was delicious bursting with flavours. Wow the bread I've never tasted bread like theirs before the butter was just mouth watering. Cannot wait to return Michelin Star restaurant at its very best Well done to the team a true hidden gem.

We were kindly given a voucher towards the bill to visit this restaurant. I have eaten at some beautiful restaurants all over the world but this one tops them all! Food was exquisite, so delicate in flavour, perfectly pulled together & presented. Wine was one of the best French Sauvignon’s I’ve ever had. What can I say about the service, it was second to none. The staff were knowledgeable, patient & very attentive. What I particularly loved was that anything goes, we dressed up, some people wore jeans & trainers. It didn’t matter, all that matters is the experience of the venue, the food, the drinks to complement & the service. We had a wonderful evening & would recommend & will definitely visit again.

I came here with my partner. We are both vegetarian. I am always keen on eating healthy food. No starchy pies, burghers pizzas or calorific desserts for me! I struggle when I eat out. However, here the food is innovative with balanced flavours. I have a small appetite and do not normally eat three courses but at Pensons the portions were the right size and I did manage three courses and I left feeling very happy with the experience. I had the wine pairing and that was worth every penny because it enhanced my enjoyment of every dish. I recommend the wine pairing if you are drinking and not driving. I know my Pinot Grigio regular tipple would have done no favours for the food I was given which was prepared by talented chefs. A lot of the food was grown in the restaurant's garden which is worth a wander round. The restaurant is in rural surroundings with beautiful views. We travelled from Droitwich and the sat nav sent us down miles of single track unnamed roads which was a pain. Although the location is stunning I found the distance from home along winding roads a trial. The restaurant is well worth visiting. The food, wine, service and location cannot be faulted.

One of the best meals ever and service standards were impeccable from the young crew. Lunchtime set menu had carrot, scallop, hake and duck, cheese and raspberry. Coffee in the upstairs gallery. Not cheap …but value for money? …….oh yes! Pity the weather wasn’t better to sit in the lovely courtyard. Birthday meal with signed menu. Try and make a visit if you can.

I don’t do reviews usually as I don’t have time. However, after our many visits to Pensons the latest topped them all. I seen a review on open table about the Carrot dish recorded as “tired” and this is why I don’t do reviews. But to counteract that comment - wow who knew carrots could taste so good! It’s been in my dreams ever since. What an Absolutely phenomenal carrot dish that was and the wine pairing with the lovely wine connoisseur who had a broad range of knowledge including the vine owners ancestry! Oh it was just the best! I would recommend 100 times over.

Unsurprisingly the food was really very good. Regrettably our experience was let down by a couple of things that really should have been so much better: There is a distinct lack of choice of non-alcoholic drinks - one nasty Heineken beer and some fizzy wine. For an establishment as good as this, we were quite surprised and let down in this respect. The second issue, which all members of our party were disappointed with, was the service. The team were very well drilled in serving and collecting, but lacked attention and personal touch in interacting with us. It was almost a robotic performance and the air of arrogance from one of the staff was quite off putting. Thankfully they put their own service charge on the bill so we didn’t have to! Thank you to the kitchen team - amazing attention to detail and care in preparing the food.

Lunch was perfect, lovely room, fantastic service at just the correct pace. Meal was faultless, duck course absolutely top draw. However star was the fantastic raspberry pudding, one of us felt best dessert they had ever tasted.

My mother & I visited for a get together in December Had a lovely lunch. Food is delicious Venue is precious Staff professional but fun. See you soon

We normally have to go further afield for our Michelin fix so we were excited when Penson’s opened on our doorstep. In this part of the Midlands there aren’t really any other fine dining options - mostly just gastro pubs; so we really tried to...

Our family of five enjoyed Sunday lunch to celebrate a big birthday. The food was exceptional, the wine delicious and the service spot on. We felt our lunch was excellent value for money and we will certainly be returning.

Amazing 5 course tasting menu . Could not fault the service , ambience and delicious food . 12 out of 10 . Each course was exquisite, beautifully balanced and visually perfect . The attention to detail was amazing ; down to perfectly cubed cucumber and...

This is one of the BEST restaurants we have ever been to. Lovely setting, delightful and very efficient staff, including Elle and the great sommelier . A brilliant short menu and everything is fresh, original, beautifully presented and DELICIOUS. I wish we lived nearer and...

Loved every moment at this restaurant. The whole afternoon was a wonderful experience. The gardens, the little shop with local produce. The meal was delicious. Cooked and presented with such care. Special mention to the sommelier who had so much knowledge. Definitely worthy of its...

This is a really special dining experience. Top notch (but not pretentious) staff provide a warm welcome and excellent service. Each course of our lunch was a moment to savour - a real culinary delight. We went as part of our wedding anniversary celebrations and...

This was our first visit to Pensons after hearing good things about it from friends. The food was absolutely delicious (we had the main tasting menu). Creative with great flavours and textures and just the right quantity. Considering it was a tasting menu, there was...

Set in lovely countryside and a wonderful productive garden. The service and food were amazing from start to finish. The food was perfect and they kindly adapted the dessert to remove coconut which I hate. I would have happily had the cheese to avoid this...

Absolutely incredible food. Quite literally the best meal I have ever eaten. From the warm welcome we received to the outstanding service and devine five course meal, our dinner at Pensons was worth every penny. Knowledgeable staff, talented chef and kitchen made for an impressive...

Absolutely fantastic experience. From the moment we parked the car until we left the door, the whole experience was impeccable! The wait staff was absolutely delightful. They are all super friendly and treat every customer as VIP. Food was perfect and the ambience was very...

You know how it is – there’s several things that go to make up a really good evening at a restaurant. There’s the food, of course, but there’s also the ambiance and the service. And the company. The restaurant is in a barn conversion. Now...

An outstanding meal in a wonderful setting. As an oral allergy sufferer, eating out can be difficult, but the staff at Pensons dealt with it brilliantly. They adapted the menu specially using alternative ingredients so that I was able to enjoy the same food as...

The beautiful converted barn is the ideal venue for this fabulous restaurant. The service from the moment we arrived was attentive but not overbearing. We had booked for lunch , which was very reasonably priced . The food was sensational , beautifully balanced and seasoned...

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with my husband. The surrounding are so relaxing and the staff were great. The lamb dish was a stand out, so tender and the sauce was sublime.

As expected in this gastronomic bracket, a very fine lunch experience. Lucky to have Pensons in such a rural area. Without fault. If I wanted to be picky and this is slightly like searching for the needle in a haystack: in common with the work...

Wonderful full filled pies! Wonderful full filled pies! We bought 4 to enjoy at our local holiday cottage for supper one night - they box them beautifully with instructions to warm them. 2 of us had the chicken and 2 the beef. Oh my. Crisp...

This was my first time eating here and it won’t be the last. We ate lunch and between us tried all of the menu. Both starters were delicious. The textures and flavours in the mushroom starter were delightful. Indulgent black truffle shaved over the top....

The location is beautiful with a great ambience. The staff were excellent. It felt very unpretentious. Every dish was delicious - scallop and tomatillo, mushroom mousse, brill (which was brill), venison that melted in the mouth, and a lovely little pudding of red wine pear...

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by staff who were clearly very happy in their work, with large smiles and wonderful warmth. The food was exquisite with each course a complete delight and the only low was that it was now finished, but...

Interesting food, very professional staff and nice setting (once you find it). Small portions as others have mentioned.

Stunning food, beautiful setting and well appointed bedrooms. That is the simple version! Staff friendly, extremely knowledgable and very calm and professional. The Sommelier really new his subject and it was a delight to listen to him imparting his knowledge on the wines he had...

Ate here for a birthday celebration. It was nice, but not wow. Reliable I suppose you’d say, but nothing more sadly. I was also really surprised that children weren’t catered for, it was the main menu or nothing. Despite calling ahead when booking (as their...

Where to begin!! We had the most incredible experience at Pensons last night and this morning having booked their ‘dinner, bed and breakfast’ option to celebrate a special occasion. Couldn’t resist posting a swift review. Arrival - From the moment we got to Pensons we...

Spectacular food in a delightful setting with friendly and engaging staff. It proved very difficult to pick out our favourite dish from the tasting menu but for me the duck was absolutely delicious while my wife suggested the scallops. Will definitely.

Lunch for two - 14 July 2022 A second lunch (our first the previous October) I'll attempt to keep this short. I have shared more detailed reactions with the restaurant and elsewhere. You can see a few photos from our visit. It was everything delightful...

Our friends and I had a nice lunch. We walked out £300 lighter which is a lot in the shires. Two of the four were drinking and to be fair had a glass of fizz on arrival and a glass of red with their meal....

Beautiful barn conversion in the middle of nowhere, Michelin starred and well deserved, fantastic tasting menu plus all those little extras that enhance the experience, fish course stands out (not surprising considering the chefs background), well informed and attentive staff, the sommelier has knowledge that...

Although long term residents of Worcestershire we had not heard of Pensons which we understand had opened just before Covid struck. Our daughter gave us a gift voucher to spend on a birthday lunch The whole experience was first rate and we look forward to...

Simply restores one's faith in great food. Wonderful understated service from the young staff, beautiful food and lovely wine. Expensive yes, but ultimately worth it because it is so good. If you can you should make a beeline for this venue because there are so...

I can’t believe this place is in Herefordshire. It was a lovely Christmas present off the in-laws. We had the evening dinner set menu, one vegetarian and one carnivore. Both were fabulous! The local sparkling wine was great. My only grumble would be that my...

We went for a family lunch on Thursday and we all salivated from beginning to end. Chris Simpson is a top chef and his food and presentation are AMAZING. Great staff Ella and Jade, the very knowledgeable Sommelier and all the rest. A lovely setting...

It seemed a long drive down narrow lanes but this place is really worth a visit. The property is a converted barn with a lovely modern open feel. The greeting was warm and professional and the service attentive and alert. The three course lunch was...

Absolutely fab lunch , lovely atmosphere and super friendly staff. Everything scrumptious. Lovely to wander around their kitchen garden too.

We have eaten many times at Pensons and this was our second overnight stay. It was beautiful. In the middle of a very stressful time, thank you for your warm welcome and gentle embrace. A lot of love has gone into every aspect; soft furnishings,...

Eight friends visited Pensons for a special get together and we were not disappointed! I had booked a few months prior and the team were scrupulous in their detail of allergies etc and explained that we would probably be in the mezzanine area and that...

Incredible food in a beautiful setting. Pensons is definitely for the food lover that adores local ingredients of the highest quality. From fish to a single carrot, the food was exceptional, rich in flavour, texture and visuals. We loved it

A modern barn conversion on the side of the Tenbury Wells to Bromyard Road, completely devoid of atmosphere. For a Michelin starred restaurant the food was disappointing and outrageously expensive, £ 95 set menu for dinner plus an automatic 12.5 % service charge. The canapés...

I was taken here for my birthday by my partner and I was blown away from start to finish. The food was delicious, the wine pairing perfectly matched and the service attentive but chilled. I was lucky enough to stay in one of the rooms...

My partner and I had wanted to dine at Pensons for some time, and decided to reserve a table for our anniversary. Upon arrival we were greeted by attentive and friendly staff who made us both feel extremely welcome. We were presented with a signed...

I absolutely love this restaurant! I took my husband for his birthday and we stayed overnight as we aren’t local. Everything was perfect, the room, the food sublime and the staff lovely. Obviously Chris the chef is wonderful but a special thanks for Stefan and...

2nd visit and once again food absolutely amazing. Flavours out of this world, presentation outstanding and service perfect. Haven't given it top rating as we were all extremely disappointed that a restaurant of this standard doesn't cater for vegans anymore, so one of our party...

Stayed overnight after a fantastic dinner with wine pairing…… as you would expect the food and wine was superb….. some of the best we have had. But the real stars of the show were the staff……. The service was worth every penny….thank you. Even down...

We came to celebrate our anniversary the food was great and the service very good. We enjoyed all of the food.

Lunch at Pensons. Highlight was the venison which was beautifully cooked. My rhubarb dessert was refreshing and well-balanced. They clearly pay a lot of attention to presentation, with each dish looking like a work of art. Beautiful setting, decor and gardens. Quality cutlery (very interesting...

We enjoyed everything about our lunch yesterday. Perfect friendly and expert service and above all wonderful food and wine. A nice atmosphere as well, we felt relaxed and at ease. Absolutely M * quality in very way, as good as some 2 M * s...

Nice establishment staff are helpful curtias and pleasent. 3 course meal was excellent would highly recommend

We had visited before and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the food ,but this time was even better.Everything is maturing!The 5 course menu was astounding and it is difficult to fault.To condemn a very good course as not excellent is harsh and unecessary.The staff are...

Five of us had a delicious lunch in a very relaxed and friendly setting. We had a choice of two dishes at each of three courses followed by coffee and a delectable chocolate truffle. Between us we tasted, discussed and analysed everything and could find...

We have dined at Pensons a few times since it first opened, but have not been for a while. It has definately blossomed with experience. The staff were amazing, it was a bit less formal than original, which is a good thing, very relaxed, the...

Wonderful evening, as you’d expect for the price and brand. Waiter very knowledgeable and we opted for the rather expensive wine pairing, but it was worth it! Great atmosphere with decor done to a high standard

This was the Christmas present for my wife from the previous Christmas and it took a while to get there due to Covid. We were actually slightly outside the 1 year but the staff made no fuss about it. The first thing I need to...

What a gem. Beautiful setting, beautiful building , great service and, most importantly, fantastic food! Love places with a short menu and excellent, seasonal ingredients put together flawlessly. Great flavours combinations. We were here for lunch, GREAT value for money. Hats off!!!!

The perfect way to celebrate our ten year anniversary. The food, wine and service were all excellent. Truly mind blowing experience and we can’t wait for our next visit!

We visited Pensons for lunch and it was absolutely amazing! From the food/drink to the service and ambience it really was 5* and such a lovely treat for us all. Would highly recommend and thanks so much to the Pensons team for looking after us...

First timers at Pensions. All 6 of us were blown away by how brilliant food, surroundings and staff are. Top quality service, taste amazing, so warm and welcoming. The attention to detail is incredible. Highly recommend. Had the lunch menu, mushroom starter incredible the flavours,...

This was our fourth visit to Pensons. Each time the meal has been superb. The welcome and the service are exceptional. Staff are attentive, but never intrusive and the pacing of service between courses is perfect. We had cured trout as our starter followed by...

We were greeted for our overnight stay by a very welcoming team where nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic accommodation, the best bed and shower ever. Dinner, 5 course taster was sublime, a taste sensation. Chris Simpson and his team are at the very top...

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch yesterday. It was supposed to be a treat for a very dear friend who sadly tested for Covid and was unable to join us. Fantastic from start to finish. Cannot praise any higher.

Delicious. Went home and had a sandwich. Quite simply not enough. If weight loss is your goal, and your pockets are deep, eat here I won't be returning but I'm not the target audience. Thank you for the experience.

Our first time at Pensons which didn’t disappoint. We were greeted warmly as we entered the restaurant and quickly shown to our table. The restaurant has a modern feel and an open kitchen which can be seen from the main dining area. The tables are...

I couldn’t recommend this place anymore. The staff are extremely attentive, the food is faultless & the place is immaculate. Absolutely worth the visit if you’re in the area!

Loved the experience from start to finish, the converted barn restaurant space is absolute quality, no expense spared. As for food is was all stunning my highlights were the Worcester hop tartlet snack and duck main course with damson. Service was great, staff were really...

A fantastic evening, the food was amazing the duck in particular was outstanding, the service was enthusiastic and second to none. Celebrating the engagement of our children, what a lovely memory we have.

We took friends for lunch and, as ever, had a superb meal and excellent service. We sat in the courtyard for drinks and took a walk around the kitchen gardens before eating. The Tasting Menu is not available at lunchtimes but we had an excellent...

Fabulous modern food. The service was excellent. The restaurant is beautiful and the surrounding countryside stunning. Very good value considering the quality.

We had a lovely evening meal with our family, We received a warm welcome and the restaurant accommodated my husbands request for a hard chair as he has a back problem without any fuss or awkwardness, which we were very appreciative of. The food was...

My fourth visit to Pensons, this time with friends, and once again a magical experience. Luckily we chose one of the last warm days of September so were able to sit in the Courtyard to enjoy a delicious cocktail before being taken to our table....

Pensons This restaurant had been highly recommended to us by friends and we had high hopes. It looked wonderful on arrival with its brightly lit, big, airy-feeling room. Sadly, however, we were shown to a small, comparatively dark upstairs room with just 3 tables, best...

Service Generally highly professional, polished service spoiled at the end of the meal by the waiter objecting to my husband requesting cheese instead if the final sweet course. ‘Do you suggest we change the whole dynamics of the kitchen’ was the unexpected response to a...

After relocating from Devon where there was lots of gorgeous fresh independents, we haven’t found many places locally which really knocks it out the park. Until we went to Pensons. The food was exceptional, all the staff were lovely and chatty. The building itself is...

Recommended to go and try this establishment and we were not disappointed. Absolutely superb tasting menu and we indulged in the wine flight which was superb and offered up by the most enthusiastic team at the table. A real treat as the food was excellent...

Superbly executed, team could not be more attentive, while this would be expected from a Michelin starred restaurant it was refreshing how professional but personable everyone we interacted with was. Plaice standout dish for me, Kohlrabi for my partner. Thank you!

For more reviews look at “Pensons at The Netherwood estate “ Not sure why it’s in here twice - though it’s worth it Loved our meal

We had heard about it for sometime and hubbie was lucky enough to have a voucher for his birthday It’s easy to be disappointed when something is “bigged up”. Well we weren’t … The flowers in the entrance hall were stunning and it just got...

There are plenty of detailed reviews on here, so I will not repeat. All I would say is that we have been three times, once for Sunday lunch (Great value) and twice for dinner, and cannot fault the food, service, environment or staff. Clearly the...

This is primarily a restaurant, but we stayed the night. The food was locally sourced and of the highest standard. The food was cooked to the highest standard. The staff were professional, polite, helpful and friendly. The kitchen had an amazing feeling of calm, and...

The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. The staff were superb and food incredible/ will definitely be back.

We were recommended to try this restaurant and glad we did - a lovely venue serving excellent food. Service was very good yet relaxed, no pretentious stuffiness here. We asked if we could swap the plaice for another white fish and were offered turbot for...

Lunch at Pensons on Netherwood Estate. June 24th 2021 at 12pm. To start an amazing asparagus mousse with Scottish Salmon, and Quail with bubbles of egg yolk. To fill Lamb, smoked aubergine, red pepper and green sauce, or Plaice with Cauliflower, Watercress, Apple with Sea...

second visit and the food was just brilliant, HOWEVER if you want a glass of wine instead of a bottle they only serve 125 mm measures and the price is high. My wife,s chardonnay was about £14 which would equate to over £70 a bottle.In...

we dined at pensons in may we had to have the taster menu as we were there for dinner. I must be fair the dishes were nice but way overpriced the service was not that good ,the staff leaning over and asking us to take...

Food, service ambiance absolutely exquisite. Plenty of attentive staff and a very extensive wine list make this a fabulous dining experience. Kitchen is clearly visible and you can see the attention to detail that goes into every dish. Quality local (wherever possible) ingredients expertly put...

7 course taster menu last night was just pure perfection. We were a party of 4 and we all agreed. The pre supper nibbles were just fantastic. Lots of good mmmmm from us all.