The Nelson Inn & Restaurant in Malvern Hills

Shame it closed down and has for a few years. Last went 2018 when open was OK. Then again meet friends in there 2015 and every year before that was such a nice place to meet

Just been to The Nelson for a few drinks with family. We all really enjoyed Brads homemade burgers. It was a bit of a wait because it was very busy & Brad was kept busy barbecuing, nice to see it! Only reason not a 5 could have done with 2 chefs! Enjoyed it there all the same!

A very friendly pub that make travelling guests feel very welcome. Brad the landlord is very hospitable. I'll definitely be calling in again when I'm in the area.

Very friendly and we were well looked after when we held our moms wake there! Good ales & cider & buffet was really good! Many Thanks to all their staff too!

Great atmosphere and service. Food starting shortly too

Excellent quiz night with a good beer and welcoming service

Nice and quiet pub with a good selection of beers. Helpful and friendly staff.

Warm friendly barman created a great atmosphere to have a relaxing drink.

Great quiz, Good Beer lovely atmosphere

Excellent place a proper English pub .

A welcoming atmosphere with very friendly owners. Drinks and crisps available and also very tasty fresh baguettes. Regular fun evening events arranged. Nice that there are games such as pool table, darts and a skittle alley. The new owners are busy working on how to develop and improve the interior and the play area, so when they do I would score it 5 stars.

Nice pub with days and pool table plus seating area for groups. Good selection of local beers

Played skittles. What a good place. The Nelson is a very cosy pub and the beer is kept really well. The landlady and bar staff were great and really welcoming. Will return!

Very pleasant, with a good choice of beers. Friendly and helpful staff

Under new ownership and booming - get yourself down there!

Very nice local pub with excellent curry, will definitely return. Dog friendly bar and outside seating area. Pool table and darts inside.

Came here on a Wednesday night for a charity quiz with friends. The place was packed and really buzzing! A great selection of ales, ciders, etc and they even had Warsteiner on draft!! New owners seem to want to include locals in what could be a great little local pub.. will definitley return!

Great pub friendly punters and hosts

Warsteiner on tap great beer in a great little pub

Friendly welcoming pub with a good and ever changing range of beer on draught and a lovely atmosphere. The very new owners are gradually making improvements and updating the place.

Friendly local pub with three real ales normally available, all kept at the proper temperature, not ice-cold as in so many pubs which concentrate on lager. Two varieties of cider that and two of lager are also offered. The usual range of pub games are available and the place is clearly popular with locals. Bar snacks, but no main meals (as of July 2018), though the new owners say they have plans to expand into food. HIghly recommended as a country pub excursion.

Poor ale, warm and not pallatable

Always good food, reasonably priced. Very large seating area, very good for children.

This used to be a good country eating place. There is now no food whatsoever, and opening hours are limited - not open at all on Monday, or any weekday lunchtime, or Sunday evening.

Just home from a month away. Of course the first thing to do is to visit my local pubs! So it was nice to be greeted warmly at the Nelson, they are always pleased to see my dog ( and my horse) and hopefully me!!! If I behave 🙄😎 Good to be home!

Have always enjoyed a visit to the Nelson when visiting my friend in Suckley such a shame to find that there is now no food served at all it used to be a regular eating place with so many lunch clubs etc visiting. A Saturday lunch time with 8 customers and 2 dogs does not a vibrant local pub make. It's such a shame it could be lovely again it's almost as if they don't care anymore I will vote with my feet .

This pub has a lovely welcoming atmosphere. We are new to the area and was made welcome by all the staff. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends.

Good draught beer. No longer serving food

We visited here when we were staying close by. We went on a Saturday night, we phoned ahead as we wanted to check that we could bring our dog and they said we could if we ate in the bar. When we arrived it was empty. Three of us had the steak pie and it was really good, apparently they get them from a local butcher, they were full with meat. Another of our group had the steak and he thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were all very friendly and as we had the bar to ourselves we played pool and Jenga. A few people turned up and went in the lounge it is a lovely pub with good pub grub and friendly staff and it is a shame for them that it wasn't busier. Maybe it gets busier in the summer.

We visited The Nelson on the off chance as we were staying local. Really friendly welcome and landlord took time out to talk to us and include some of the local history which was appreciated by us a two strangers wandering in. Food was great and was a huge portion. Warm and comfy pub!!

Had a fantastic meal with a group of friends, very friendly pub with a good selection of local ales, food was great, home made and big portions.

its been a few years since my last review here but the ownership has since changed but it remains as good under the new management as before. ..luckily the new owner hasn't made any sweeping changes so the quality of food and service remains as before which is high and consistent. The fish and chips may sound expensive but that piece of loin of cod, boneless would probably cost as much to buy fresh as cooked here...and served up. A few minor changes to the menu make it a little more friendly for younger eaters, burgers and cajun chicken burgers but it fully deserves its reputation as a family friendly eating and drinking hole. Children welcome but no play area but free wifi...

We had our company day at The Nelson and it was very rewarding. The venue is very charming and if you looking for a genuine country pub and restaurant - look no further. The chef David, will serve you a delicious meal and the rest of the team will make sure you are very comfortable. Lovely Ale's on tap that switches regularly and good wine selection. I had a very nice Malbec to my rare Bistro steak!

Great friendly atmoshpere. Good food. Very comfortable. Good choice of ales and varied menu 😊Family friendly

The Nelson burgers are delicious! Good selection of beers. The owner is very friendly. It's a great country pub, and the perfect place for lunch after a stroll along part of the Worcestershire Way.

Every time we visit The Nelson we are really happy with the food and the beer. The portions are large and the food is really home cooked and tasty. Every meal we have had has been excellent pub food and the brownies are the best ever tasted. Excellent value!

After a good walk through a thunderstorm (my wife is preparing for the Worcester Way walk) we decided to have a meal here and see what occurred. All very nice. Food was very affordable and would recommend the apple tart. Steak came with all the trimmings so good value for £12.Nice folk there too.Good range of beer...I had otter and at £3.20 a pint you cannot moan.Will return thank you.

I'm often stop at a pub for lunch when out cycling and I stopped here by chance. Lots of pubs serve an OK lunch but the Nelson served what I think was the best pub lunch I can recall for many a year. I ordered a bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich which would have been pretty reasonable just on its own but at the Nelson not only was the sandwich excellent but it also came with a portion of chips and a salad (with a lovely dressing). Simply wonderful.

We popped in for lunch and were immediately made very welcome. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety on the lunchtime menu. We both chose sandwiches which were served with a side salad and the most amazing chips.Will definitely be returning.

We stumbled apon The Neslon Inn and popped in for lunch. Lovely food the chips were to die for...ruined my diet. We will be going back.

we were in this area and our son and daughter in law took us here for a drink. A very warm and friendly welcome. We will definitely visit again

Visited with several friends for lunch.Good pub food and good range of beers, ciders.Nice interior with good seating, front bar has covered illuminated welland pleasant atmosphere. We were served promptly (we were a group of seven) and the bar was busy, service was warm and friendly and we all enjoyed the food.They have free wifi and the password is Nelson1805 - raised a smile :)Would have no qualms about returning.

The Nelson is under new direction and new management. From what I have recently seen, this has been a great success and a visit at any time is well worthwhile. Very friendly and comfortable country pub with great food at a reasonable price. It is becoming very popular in the area now - a good sign, and I know the Nelson has great experience in hosting wedding parties, Christening parties, 21st birthday gatherings and all kinds of special family occasions. Give it a try.

The Nelson burgers are absolutely delicious! Very welcoming and great service. Delicious beers and cider. There is a generosity and kindness to all they do here!

Anyone that can get to this place should go. As simple as that! Loads of nice beers and food brilliant! Really recommend the Nelson burger. Be prepared, it's huge and not to be taken lightly. Good for kids with pool and darts also!

5 adults and two small children. We ordered off the lunch menu so nothing complicated. The majority was sandwiches and chips. The pub wasn't busy by any stretch yet the food still took the best part of an hour and half. The standard of a mere sandwich was shocking. We all left very disappointed. The one star is being generous.

Went into the Nelson again for a meal and I'm happy to say it gets better each time. As usual the choice of beer was excellent. The menu has had a few changes so plenty to choose from and as before generous portions. We were greeted warmly by Jim and Jamie and the rest of the staff.

Not an Inn you may come across as it is tucked away just a few miles off the Worcester to Hereford road. Well worth the detour to visit and enjoy their real ales and their excellent food. We came across this place whilst driving back through the country lanes and just happened to look up and see the pub sign. We visited it last night to meet up and found a warm welcome in a place that boasts good food and beer, plenty of space in a really homely feeling environment and also two skittles alleys and a pool table. So something for everyone. The ales were excellent and when the food arrived it was beautifully presented and divine to eat. The home cooked chips are a real speciality and well worth choosing from their varied menu. Preserving a part of England's heritage extremely well. It was amazing how fast time flew and we were sadly having to ay good bye but will be back again soon

Managed to get a few hours off the two of us for another trip up to the Nelson for some tasty nosh. The Nelson continues to provide good quality solid fare - sometimes with a little twist and some nice finished touches - at great prices served up with an attentive smile. The wine is terrific value and Jim always has a really good selection of local and interesting beers on tap. Your food can vary from a traditional pie or fish and chips to the Thai stir fry I had - with lashings of king prawns and fresh vegetables. Good choice of indulgent desserts. the portions generally are "generous" to say the least so go there hungry !! Can't fault it really for a community country pub - from the drinks to the snacks and the larger meals.

We revisited this hidden gem on a gloomy bank holiday for Sunday lunch. The food and service was exemplary and my partner was delighted with the range of real ales on offer. The chef had cooked the roast beef to perfection (and cut it thickly), the roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were delicious and a great variety of vegetables were served at the ideal texture for me (i.e. not soft or rock hard!). I don't know what he does to his gravy but it is superb. There is a very enticing range of desserts which we have sampled on previous visits but on this occasion we indulged in some of the luxurious ice creams available - scrumptious! I am afraid that the outcome from out visit was that we returned the next day for more delights ! A rainy bank holiday Monday dawned and we enjoyed the Chilli and the chicken melts followed by.....more ice cream! The staff are welcoming and unobtrusively attentive and happy to accommodate your wishes. The service we received was faultless and we will undoubtedly be drawn back to this haven in days to come.

We visited the Nelson twice last weekend after many years. The hosts were welcoming, the menu varied and very appealing, good selection of well kept ales and lovely setting - we will returnThank you.

We recently went to the Nelson for an evening out with friends.They have a great range of real ales that are always a pleasure to try.The food was really good and served with the best chips I have had for a long time.The one thing that was disappointing was there were very few customers.Our small party had a very enjoyable evening so we would recommend you give it a try.

Organised a party of 40 walkers from Ledbury for a morning walk from the Nelson. Landlord opened early to take orders for anyone who wanted to stay for lunch, which meant very little waiting time for food on our return. A great walk in beautiful countryside and back to a warm welcome from Jim and his family who served an excellent lunch for 25 people quickly and efficiently. Lovely atmosphere and everyone remarked on what a great venue it was. Highly recommended, would go again.

walk, ride or drive its a warm welcome. The staff and chef really want you to enjoy your visit. The food is simple fresh, really well cooked and local. Ideally situated close to the worcestershire way this place is spot on and the setting is lovely. Can't recommend highly enough.

Difficult to fault for a welcoming country pub. Quiet, warm, good beer and welcoming and the food was well cooked with good portions

The welcome was warm and friendly and we were made to feel completely relaxed while we ordered food - which was excellent value, tasty, hot and (far from a criticism) over generous in portions! The coffee was refilled when we wanted at no extra cost and my son found the choice of guest ales and ciders a real challenge!This is real home cooking (not microwave pre-pack) in a real country inn and with a `host` who is worth a detour to meet.Totally recommended.

We have been to the Nelson many times over the years and have enjoyed the generous nosh and booze. But only now am I moved to put in a review. Were delighted to get a few hours off and head up on Valentine's Night for a set menu which looked pretty appetising and great value. and that's what it's all about. The relatively new chef had put together a really tasty home cooked menu - all served up with veg and crushed new potatoes. It was great value since it included a bottle of wine - and not just the bog std house wine but a choice. The portion sizes have always been generous but it felt like the focus on Saturday night was very much the quality of the food. Service from Jim is as friendly as ever - and the staff are all eager to ensure that everyone enjoys their night at the Nelson. Well done all.

I visited the pub after visiting family and was very pleasantly suprised. There is a good choice of real ales which are well kept. My food arrived in good time, was hot and very enjoyable ( and as a vegetarian i am often left disappointed in other establishments ). I understand there were problems with the previous chef who had health issues that contributed towards the late arrival of food before the recent new chef came on board. The new chef is lovely! The family are friendly and curteous and work hard to make your visit an enjoyable one. A hidden gem in the countryside and definitely one to add to your list!

We reserved a table for 10 for an evening meal - waited one and a half hours to get our first course, despite arriving on time, First course quality was - just - OK. Mains - in many cases a second choice as the Cod and Chips was not available (very disappointing at 7.30!)- can be summarised asCold vegetablesCold ChickenTasteless Thai Curries described as hot but barely Korma!Dried up Beef MadrasNot an experience we will be repeating!Sweet little waitress did her best!!

The Nelson is a very well run pub with really good quality beers which are rotated regularly, the 'what's coming next board' is a nice touch. The recent arrival of the new chef offers a refreshed and interesting menu at good prices. The range of meals we have tried have all been exelent. The curry and a pint night for £6 on a Tuesday is excellent value and the Sunday roasts are also very good. The landlord and family offer a very relaxing and friendly service, restaurant could benafit from some background music to complete the atmosphere but all round a great little country pub.

My wife & I called in at lunch time, i had an appointment in the afternoon, but because of the time it took for our meals to arrive i was late & missed an auction.We were not alone as every body complained.

I went to visit with some friends in Suckley, and decided to go for a meal, we chose to go to the nelson as this was nearest, not knowing what to expect midweek. well we were pleasantly surprised !! from the time we walked in, the welcome was a genuine. warm welcome, a good selection on the menu, the food was cooked fresh and hot, the landlord and his family were wonderful hosts.This is the ideal place to take the family for Sunday lunch.A thoroughly enjoyable visit and one to soon be repeated, the walnut and maple ice cream is a must!! its to die for....

Had the Thursday night beer and curry for £5, excellent !Friendly and pleasant staff, definitely will go again.

Visited this pub a few week's ago with my group of 20 walkers. We were made very welcome on our arrival and the service we received was very friendly. For the beer connoisseur here is a wide selection of beers which my group,enjoyed sampling. There is a wide range of food served and our pre-ordered food was served hot and was of a very good quality and enjoyed by all. This pub is a bit off the beaten track but well worth a visit and a return trip!

If you like a good selection of real ales and good value pub food cooked properly then it is well worth adding this pub to your list of choices. Jim and his family are very friendly hosts so what more could you want from a pub?

Four of us had a really nice meal. Reasonable prices & friendly landlord with his son & daughter working with him. Will be visiting again soon.

This is a great country pub. Jim, the new landlord along with Jamie and Hannah make you feel really welcome. There is a good well kept selection of real ale which changes regularly and the usual lagers and ciders. There is a new chef, Marco, and a new menu along with a specials board that changes. we've eaten there a couple of times now and can't complain about anything we've had to eat, hot tasty good sized portions, we'll definitely be eating there a bit more regularly than we have in the past. We suggest you all give it a go.

The food here is very good, typical pub food done well, large portions, tasty and lovely and hot. Husband tried the carbonara and loved it. Staff friendly and good beers. It is only the dated decor that prevents it getting 5 out of 5

Great pub, great food at a reasonable price, portion sizes are big enough. The best quality beer in the local area, very well kept and pulled at the perfect temperature. Warm, friendly staff. Highly recommended pub!

Our party of 10 ate here over the Bank Holiday weekend. The freshly cooked food was good, sensibly priced and no one was kept waiting. We too thought the chefs own tiramisu was especially good! There is a choice of four real ales mostly from local breweries, we tried three of them and found them very well kept. This is a really friendly pub in a beautiful location and we'll certainly be going back there.

The Nelson is our closest pub and being the parents of young children we don't "escape" very often. It was a treat to go out for a meal and a few drinks recently. We quickly established that the staff were all new and after enquiring we found out that the pub had been recently taken over. The staff were excellent; extremely friendly, courteous and helpful making the atmosphere most pleasant. We ordered our food and sat back and relaxed. When the food arrived, I was extremely disappointed as being a Vegetarian there is always a limited choice but I don't mind that. The problem was that the food was awful; the lasagna was literally green slop and inedible. To be fair, the staff responded really well and took the meal off the bill. I would really like to return but I would like the chef to be aware that serving food of that standard is not acceptable. The menu needs to be a bit more exciting for veggies too. I hope that this is addressed as I do wish to return and I hope that the new owners succeed in their venture.

I have been a regular customer to the Nelson for over 5 years and have formed a strong friendship with Belinda, Roda and Max.... It was very sad to have them leave, thinking nobody could fill their boots! My goodness was I wrong, I have got to know Jim the new owner and landlord his daughter Hannah and his son Jamey.... They are the most genuine hardworking and committed people I have met.The food is out standing Marco is a superb chef very innovative and more than willing to cater to all dietry needs. His tiramasui is out of this world and should be tried! the waiting staff are extremely well turned out and polite always helpful and attentive.Jim is a friendly humorous man and given the bravery that it must have taken to take on an established country pub such as the Nelson gives credence to the type of gentleman he is.You should visit this pub it has a great atmosphere friendly locals, plus a great pool table, (we have a pool league and would always welcome new players both guys and girls!!!) a great dart board and a fab duke box.... Come along and give it a go, I promise you will come again.Just a short note to the negative and quite frankly viscous review writers.... I think a pub and restaurant of this calibre should be praised and encouraged. Negative reviews generally come from negative people... This is a great local and we wish the family a a good and prosperous happy outcome they deserve it for sure.Well done jim! Hannah, Jamey.... You have nailed it ! Bravo.

Good selection of real ales which are rotated, try the Worcestershire Way and the sublime butty bach!!

This pub is set in a quite little Worcestershire village, a great selection off local ales that rotate frequently, so there is always something different to try. The food is traditional pub fair, but done very well, freshly cooked, no boil in the bag microwave rubbish here, the chef Marco from Italy make the best carbonara outside of Italy. There is a restaurant and bar (the bar is dog friendly), there is also plenty of seating out side, perfect for a summers evening. The landlord and staff are all very welcoming, and can't do enough to make sure your time at the Nelson is as enjoyable as possible. Marks out of 10, I'll give 11 :-)

This is a lovely pub in Suckley under new ownership and well worth a visit. They have constantly changing real ales so plenty of choice. There is a lounge/restaurant serving good pub food and a dog friendly relaxed bar. Jim, Hannah and Jamie make you feel very welcome and Marco the chef can definitely cook! This is just off the Worcestershire Way and there is a nice beer garden to enjoy the weather and countryside.

Having attended a party of 30 guests for an evening meal and desert they were unable to cope in all ways. Meals were very basic with most guests having to wait a very long time for their food. All these meals had been ordered several weeks in advance and had been chosen from a menu that the owner had produced. Quite dreadful and no excuse the poor waitresses tried their best. Shouting and complaining could easily be heard from the kitchen which was next door to the ladies toilets. Definately wouldn't go there again,

Having just visited someone nearby, I popped in the Nelson Inn intending just to have a quick snack before my drive home. Instead I chose something more substantial from the wide menu and I was very pleased I did!The pint of Worcestershire Way(?) ale I had was fine, but was far surpassed by my food choice - an excellent rump steak, served with a generous pot of peppercorn sauce, delicious crispy/fluffy chips and very pleasant onion rings.My visit was at the end of what seemed to have been a fairly quiet weekday lunchtime, so I can't comment on the atmosphere, although it is a perfectly comfortable country pub.Based on my experience, I would say the one or two teething problems referred to elsewhere have been resolved and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Nelson Inn - or to go back there if/when I'm in the area again.

Had a very nice meal here a week ago. Fussy brother really enjoyed the gourmet burger, fish portion was huge, chicken in lemon sauce was very nice, rosemary potatoes lovely. Only complaint was food wasn't very warm, but landlord explained he had ordered a plate warmer due for delivery very soon. I couldn't decide on which of the desserts I wanted so asked for "A Surprise", which indeed I did get; the Chef had plated up 3 different sweets as a taster plate. Would definitely recommend that the landlord considers adding this to the sweet menu. Sister in law had the tiramisu, absolutely delicious but portion much too big. Save yourself some money, landlord! Overall will definitely be going back again!

Diverted from our route cause flooding we discovered this nice country pub. The ambience is lovely with nice stoned walls, wood and an old well in the restaurant room.We understood that the pub is under new ownership since few days, and this is noticeable from the service and the lack of professionalism of the staff, but they need probably just time to learn.The food instead was fantastic: a great steak perfectly cooked and seasoned, a delicious home made burger, and some surprising beef lasagna. The dessert was a tiramisu so delicious and tasty. The chef came to greet us and we discovered that is Italian ! What a surprise for a British pub....but at least all the food is homemade and not frozen as it is in many pubs.For sure we will call again at this hidden gem of the Worcestershire countryside.

Just eaten at the Nelson after new owners have taken over, quite excited as heard an Italian chef was cooking. Words fail me in describing the food we have just been given! However here goes!, Garlic mushrooms with fresh bread? 2 slices of home pride bread and a ramakim of garlic with mushrooms! (think it was £5.95) should of been 95p! Even that was too much!. Stay clear of the fresh burgers! Not good!! And the pork dish on offer, you must go and experience it as again words really do fail me! Spent just over £40, never in all my years has a meal been so Dissapointing! Shocking!As for the pub, no music, no atmosphere, no hope! Good luck new owners you're going to need it!

I visited this pub in spite of Trip Advisor's headlining the only, and oldest, negative review. In the UK country pubs are closing in droves - there is just not enough business.This pub was cosy and warm, welcoming, and with decent food at reasonable prices.I will go again soon; and so should you.

I have visited the Nelson on many occasions with friends and family and have never been disappointed the fish and steaks are especially good. We will be celebrating my Birthday next month as we have done for the past six years and I am sure we will have a fantastic evening as always.

I used to come here just before Christmas each year and it never disappointed.It is brilliantly located in the picturesque and quiet countryside to the north of Malvern.Although it is perhaps slightly smaller than other pubs I have been to, there is still considerable seating area in both the bar (which has a pool table) and restaurant area. A nice feature to check out when your inside the pub is being able to look down through a sealed glass window into an almost bottomless well that falls directly beneath the building. There is an excellent selection of food available which has always been cooked to a very good standard. The portion sizes that you recieve with each meal also makes it good value for money. A favourite of mine has been the Lamb steaks. The puddings are also worth trying if you have room afterwards.There has only been a small number of staff the times I have been there but their credit they have always provided friendly and efficient service. There is a good variety of beverages available including some real ales, lagers and soft drinks.Is well worth the drive to come and visit this pub.

we travel 8 miles to visit the nelson every week/2 weeks. The reason we do this is because the food is always consistent and good. They always have a variety of different real ales to sample and the staff are very welcoming and helpful

Enjoyed a lovely meal at this very pretty country pub. Food is very good quality and prices reasonable. Owner and staff very welcoming and this is definitely somewhere we will be returning too. Probably not a good idea on a bad winter day as road to get there very narrow and bendy but in the summer it's a beautiful drive.

Eaten here redularly - the food is always excellent and super value for money - the staff are always friendly and the service is spot on!The meat is all sourced from a local butcher, the eggs are free range from their own chickens (and they are some of the most delicious eggs I have ever tasted!), and there are usually homemade desserts on the menu too.They have regular sources of entertainment, including Quiz Nights, Skittles, Live Music, so look out for those too!Definitely well worth a drive, especially as it only takes 10 minutes from Malvern and 15 from Worcester!

I thought i would write this review because i had an absolutely lovely day out with the famliy, all the staff were very attentive and very polite. We had a young child who enjoyed the homemade kids lasagne. I always have a steak when i eat out and its very hard to find good quality meat with fresh produce, the 120z rump i had was around £12 and was worth every penny, was succulent and the pepper sauce was obviously done to order as it was creamy and delicous, with fresh vegetables and trimings, best steak i have had for a very long time! My wife had a poached cod in a mushroom and white wine sauce, this was also fantasic, the fish was fresh and prepaed beatifuly by the kitchen. the food was traditional and really enjoyable. I also enjoyed the selection of real ales they had i had a pale ale was perfect! definatley go again.

its a regular venue for Friday night fish and chips... which compared to the local chippy is expensive...but then its real fresh fish properly cooked and with good quality freshly cooked chips...different experience altogether.....decor beginning to look a bit tired like most British pubs these days but everything clean....bar service a bit erratic at times but the beer choice is good and well served and wine served nice and cold....watch out for occasional busy night...skittles or some such and a sudden influx of guests....get your order in good time....we eat in the "lounge bar" never ventured into the other bar which sounds a bit more robust!

We went to The Nelson Inn on a Thursday lunch time at 2pm, which as any rural landlord will probably tell you is 'end of session time'. we were however pleased to be greeted by a friendly chap and food was not a problem. He also kindly pointed out the specials board which saved us a bit on the bill. My wife ordered the Liver, bacon and onions and I opted for the home battered fish.The food arrived within a reasonable time and we were both very happy, our only criticism was the fine beans had not been trimmed and my batter was a little on the slim side as in not much on the fish, however it was not out of a freezer ! For dessert we both wanted the homemade cheesecake but alas they had sold out so we went with the chocolate fudge cake which was fine.All in all we had a pleasant meal in a good old fashioned pub, better than we expected and we will eat there again if we are in the area.

Good service, nice atmosphere. Great location - many good routes for cycling or circular walks around in the local area. Fantastic food, their "Combi Starter" is out of this world! They host a pub quiz on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and often have live music every now and then. The Nelson has a skittles alley which can be rented out for occasions.

Do not eat at The Nelson Inn, Suckley if you like underdone steak, inattentive staff, overpriced and meagre portions, and a condascending attitude from the landlord. Was asked how I wished my steak to be cooked and the landlord wrote it down! When it arrived it was not what I ordered so sent it back. Meanwhile I am sitting waiting whilst the rest of the family ate theirs. Meal returned with none of the sauce I had ordered originally and had to ask for more at the bar in light of the waitress being totally in her own world. Came to pay the bill and was asked was everything all right. I advised the landlord of the issues and was given a concession on the onion rings order! However, was still charged for the overpriced paltry amount of second sauce which I had to order as none arrived back with the re-cooked steak. Not a pleasant experience!