The Running Horse in Wyre Forest

Great food and snappy service, Lisa was great.

Lovely friendly welcome, nice cosy and tasty food. Would definitely call again.

We visited the running horse on 30th December for a nice windy down meal, we decided to have a steak for my partner and I would try the beef and ale pie, As I was hungry I decided to order bread and butter with my pie, When the food arrived my partners steak was chewy and she was unsure to tell the waitress but it was described on the menu as prime sirloin steak and expensive to just leave, so when asked if everything was ok with our meals we decided to say no and that the steak was chewy, The waiter said that he would get it changed but would take a couple of minutes, during the time we was waiting for the steak to be replaced we carried on eating, my partner finished all her chips, as there was only a small amount on the plates and I eat my chips and pie, eventually the steak was replaced, the waiter bought out another steak on a plate and took my partners plate, shocked really they only replaced the steak she even had to take the salad of her old plate, then had to eat the steak on its own and on her own had I had finished my meal, to be be honest it was not relaxing at all and very stressful, not what we was expecting as a relaxing wind down meal, There were no apologies from the staff and we feel very disappointed in the way we were treated 😔

Traditional pub with a warm, welcoming feel. Food is consistently good and my children rate this as their favourite local place to eat. Staff are friendly, very efficient and could not do more to welcome you. We often use Tesco Clubcard vouchers when visiting - as a larger family this helps with the cost of eating out. Will definitely return.

Stef Lisa and team was amazing! Thank you guys couldn’t fault them… super attentive explained all. Top team thank you xx

Nice atmosphere, nice location, good food, and friendly staff. Nice choice of classic and modern dishes which cater for all ages

Thank you, Ryan, you made us feel welcome. Delicious food - Rump steak sandwich for the adults and pizza for the children. We’ll definitely be back after our walk for more food in the future.

The Running Horse has a comfortable and cosy atmosphere....great surroundings.....the staff were welcoming, helpful and professional.....and the food was amazing..... definitely coming back and would recommend to anyone

I’ve visited several times but I had health problems this year and haven’t been able to eat out as nowhere caters for my dietary needs except this place. I had the most amazing meal Ive had in a long time. The staff went above and beyond to ensure I was able to dine out. My dietary requirements are not one of the “fashionable” ones so it’s pretty difficult to find anywhere. Thank you all so much

Beautiful lunch, ultimate burger, pork belly,steak and ale pie and smothered chicken. Lovely atmosphere, clean, warm and great service.

Waited ages for service and when it finally came steak was well over done and dry. Won't be visiting again

Booked early November for festive menu for six for Dec 22nd. Email confirmation came. Called in later to leave all selected choices, Had a second email on 21st. confirming our booking.Turned up to find they had no record of booking, they hastily arranged a table, nothing festive about the setting, no coloured napkins, no crackers etc. Waitress came, we had ordered four wild garlic prawns she said that they only had three, however she went away, came back said okay we can do four. ordered mains, they had not got even one vegetarian wellington which was the only vegetarian choice on the festive menu!!! Service was good, food was good. very disappointed overall.

Really nice pub, expecting better food, but wasn’t the case, food was very bland, tasteless, complained about cauliflower cheese, my husband left most of his meal, but to be fair they took these off the bill.

Booked it with our sons for my birthday. Very friendly staff especially Liz and Lisa. Made sure we were comfortable and moved out table when a vent was blowing cold air. Served very promptly and food was delicious (chefs were Jack and Dan). Very enjoyable experience as a birthday treat for me Pat Chestnutt

Great pub. Good selection of beers. Good food and good service

Didn't seem to be any one on only one, service wasn't good at all food was not good in fact complained about desert must be honest thy did not charge me for it glad l only go once a year .

People were friendly enough and it’s a nice pub. Lovely pub actually. Unfortunately, service is a little lack lustre and food is just awful. Smothered chicken with bacon was really hard, rump steak very chewy and over cooked what was requested. Gammon was harder than well done bacon. Nephew had chicken stripper burger - he said this was nice. Items missing off meals. Asked for ketchup and mayo, only ketchup arrived. This was once a bustling pub with care and attention paid to food. It’s a managed pub which makes a difference but there should still be a bit of care and love. Think maybe managers need to try and reignite their love for the place. It must be disheartening to have a beautiful pub with no patrons. It’s a tricky business.

Had a table booked for Monday for 12.30, had an email confirming the booking. Arrived Monday at 12.30 to find it was shut , no email cancelling the booking or a phone call saying they were going to closed. If there was a problem with the booking Chef and Brewer should advise customers, it was booked with the chef and brewer online booking so it’s not like they don’t have booking details to contact us. Drove past later in the day and it was still closed. Total waste of time!

Dined here last night, nicely decorated for Christmas, with a cosy atmosphere. We were served by Stefanie who was polite, efficient and knowledgeable about the menu. All meals were well presented, well cooked and served piping hot. All meals were served together without us feeling we had to wait but we were not rushed in any way. We have dined here several times but this was our best experience.

Festive menu had a good choice, three of the items were unavailable which was a disappointment, value for money was outstanding.

Fantastic place. Fantastic food. Fantastic service.

Food was good and staff was nice and helpful.

Lovely food, good friendly, polite service. The pub had a cosy atmosphere and was very welcoming. We believe there is a new chief and the food has really improved. The manager Liz, was well in control of the floor while being friendly and approachable, creating a warm, calm ambience. Definitely returning

5 stars all around for this wonderful place. Food was great as always, such a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Staff were exceptional, served us at our own pace, didn’t mind that we spent ages trying to decide and catching up with our group. The team were so friendly with my two daughters who loved to go to the bar and have a chat with them! Thank you for your kindness Stef, Lisa, Liz. We will see you again soon.

Debbie was so friendly and helpful! She even cooked a chicken breast for my dog! Lovely place, would definitely recommend

Really lovely place and extra kind to our dog! Lisa and Debbie were great.

It was very festive, lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious. It felt like a special occasion rather than “ just down the pub”. The service was very good and we enjoyed our evening very much. Thank you

After hearing good things about the running horse me, mom, dad and my daughter tried it, service was fantastic, the staff couldn't do enough and they was very friendly and had the time for you, was a lovely warm cosy atmosphere, felt very welcomed, Just the food let it down a little, 2 of 4 dishes cold, then my daughter's burger was missing a few bits, and was very overcooked, rated it a 3 out of 5 as when issues was raised they did try and sort it straight away and did knock money of so you can't say the service is bad because it's great, just felt a little bit let down. But I think we will go back and maybe try the Sunday roast instead

Great meal and incredibly friendly service!

Walked in, no booking. Found us a table quickly. Prompt, friendly & efficient service, lovely food. We will see you again soon

Great service from Steph and Charlotte, good selection for the kids as well as for the adults, and food was amazing, good prices too. 100% recommend.

Good food and service for Sunday Lunch Good value for money + great choice of drinks Nice atmosphere too! Great parking and easy to find

Refreshingly friendly staff and excellent food.

Friendly staff , good food would recommend 👌

Not a lot to say about the food and drink as we left before our drinks order was taken. We had booked a table for 6:30 on entering the carpark and then the pub it was clear that Thursday was a quiet night. We Approached the bar to be met by a lady, introduced ourselves and said we had booked a table and jokingly said I hope you can fit us in. Clearly she had no sense of humor and responded with “well if you have booked we can” Didn’t seem happy, she checked the booking and told me my name With check point Charlie dealt with she took us to our table left us with drinks and food menu and left us whilst carrying out other tasks ? She passed us 3 or 4 more times but chose not to check if we wanted drinks My wife and I felt we where unwelcome in the pub with no more than 10 customers and 5 cars on carpark We decided to leave still with no communication from Mrs Grumpy We drove 10 mins to a pub from the same chain where the experience was 10 out of 10 and spent £58 on food and drink For us the running horse as bolted

New chefs new owner Had a nice meal and Ryan was very friendly to chat to

Lovely venue, nice light, modern furnishing. Friendly and warming welcome from Debbie and Steph. Great food also. Highly recommend

Lovely food and service with a smile from Charlotte & Ryan in a cosy environment, burning fire with a good choice of beers 🙂

A lovely evening at the Running Horse this evenkng . we were recommenced the Salmon Wellington , which I had and my friend had the Vennison Burger , both were wonderful . We were looked after by Debbie and Lisa , who were both very professional and welcoming . The log burner added to the warm and cozy atmosphere . We will definitely be visiting again soon .

Drove past today on way home and was ideal, nice refreshing pint of Lager & Pan fried chicken breast was to die for! Will be purposely go home that way again now!

Debbie was amazing!! We popped in for a drink with our dog, Mango, and she definitely impressed him with lots of treats. Thank you!

Freezing cold..we had to keep our coats on in a restaurant...food took ages and I had to send mine back...other members of the family had parts missing like pepper sauce.and onion rings.which turned up after the meal...rest was bang average

Charlotte and Debby were wonderful. Service was lovely and attentive, all the food was hot and fresh. The atmosphere was calming, we will be back again, thankyou for a lovely evening.

Waited along time. We was told they might not be able to fit our party in. Even tho it was empty. Service was really slow. The meals was cold and it's expensive, same food as weather's spoons but twice the price.

Beautiful food and great service. Only downside was it was sooo cold in there, even heard the staff commenting on it 🥶

We had a lovely time at the Running Horse, our first of many visits as the service from Liz and the food were excellent! Thank you so much for making us feel so important Liz, more please.😀

Had a golf weekend and booked an evening meal at The Running Horse Inn and it didn’t disappoint, food was excellent. We were served by Steph, who was very friendly, polite and couldn’t have been nicer. Thank you for putting up with us :-)

Good service. Food was good, though portions a bit on the small side. Sticky Toffee pudding is delicious.

The heating wasn't working, the food was awful

No draught beer available and a long wait. Despite arriving before 1230, we waited 45 minutes for our lunch. Only one chef on. At least we got regular updates as to how long it would take. Place in need of a refresh (which we were told is happening soon).

Food was very disappointing. Small plate sad.

I could of cooked better at home

Had a lovely evening meal for our anniversary, nice touch with to have a bottle of fizz on the table on arrival on the house. The food was exceptional and a lot of it too. Dan and Charlotte looked after us and made us feel very welcome, thanks to everyone for a special experience

£9 pounds for frozen scampi and frozen chips. £3.50 for a regular Coke Zero. High prices for very low quality food. Disappointed to say the least. Would not recommend

Today's visit was a let-down for me compared to my last visit. I chose the toasted cheese sandwich, which came with skin-on fries & side salad. Unfortunately the salad was limp & the toasted sandwich was four slabs of bread & melted cheese, the bread being thick, brittle/crunchy & dry. It was very hard to swallow. Previous visits have been better.

Absolutely abysmal. Empty pub and still can't be arsed to make any effort with the meal. Reheated. Dry. Cold. One of the worst meals I've had out.

Lisa and Debbie made my lunch a cheer full pleasant and good experience their efficient and pleasant attendance complemented my food which was good.

Had an amazing meal here. Food was good. Service even better the ladies really made our night

Had two lovely meals, the hake really was so enjoyable, just wish I had more. But that’s because I’m greedy it was honestly so good. But the ladies serving us were really friendly and engaging they made the night for us. Nothing was to much trouble and they even wrote us a happy anniversary message on a board with our deserts. Such a lovely place and lovely people. Thank you Running Horse

The ladies who greeted us were lovely, they readymade us feel welcome. They were knowledgeable about the menu offering advice on what’s nice and what they have available. Thankfully they reminded me to have cheesy garlic bread which was just perfect. My meal was amazing. Thanks guys for a really enjoyable evening and dinner

Food took very long despite not being busy. Quality of food very poor. Very sad to see other bad reviews. The business will not survive if this continues much longer.

We stopped here after a visit to the Safari park. Service was good and we both wee sold the chefs specials by the attentive waitress . They also had a good selection of beer and was reasonably priced.

It was like going to visit an old auntie as the way our food arrived pork belly which was a ration it seemed like supermarket mash dry and hard a chicken and bacon sandwich which also was like biting into a piece of wood it was that hard two tiny bits of chicken and what seemed like an off cut of a bit of bacon and my wife had scampi with chips just thrown in the plate as a gesture which wouldn’t fill a three year old, I can fully appreciate the second of the two meals are lunch menu but still at the price we payed was totally unacceptable to me the running horse are just living on past reputations and I would not recommend

My wife and I came to visit the pub for an evening meal last night and despite booking, when we sat down and read the menu, we were told that the main dish that we would’ve liked, was sold out. Chose another dish and that was sold out, and two further dishes the we would have had were also sold out so we had to have a common denominator that was actually available to eat. Took a bit of time to arrive, but It was itself satisfactory. My wife decided to have a pudding, and asked for the trifle. We were told that it was not available as it had sold out. This was in an evening on a weekday so, choice of meals they are offering for sale are clearly not matching up what they are physically purchasing which is very poor indeed. We attended the second night as we had booked two nights, and my wife and I elected to have the steak and ale pie which we ordered. Two minutes later we were then told that they only had one pie left, so my wife ordered a rump steak. It arrived and was as tender and tasty as a pair of Dr Martin boots. It was exceptionally tough. It was returned and my wife was left with an alternative that was available, of some chicken which was quite nice and management gave it free of charge and rightly so under the circumstances. They seem to lack consistency with food availability in the evenings as yesterday, we were told that both pies would definitely be available so we were very disappointed, when only one pie is available. Not an ideal situation and would not return to the pub again, as there would be no idea whether there was any food available that we would like to eat. All rather disappointing and if you have a menu option that sells well, the idea is that you buy a lot of that because you know that you are going to sell it. Not continually run out of it and then disappoint customers.

The service was 5/5 with two lovely ladies being very welcoming and attentive. The food was hit & miss with great starters and puddings but the main arriving cold on one plate and the other lacking quality on the fries which were advertised as skin on fries but actually looked like cheap fries out of a supermarket freezer . We did have to wait a while for the food to come out and the pub was not that busy but the ladies kept an eye on refilling our drinks . Discount was given for the cold meal ( smothered chicken) and it was returned to the chef to warm up. They could not do enough to rectify the issue. My vegatable burger was very nice .

Had a delicious meal here with my husband. Fantastic service from Dan. Lovely atmosphere. Will return!

Very poor experience Despite, being in early(12'sh on the 26/8) we had to ask, what has happened to our order...after, waiting for a good 30 mins. The food, when it did finally arrive, was very poor...chicken, that was poor quality, 'greenery' just 'plonked' on the plate. Garlic bread 'soaked' and cold fries! After, recommending this pub to my family I was sooo disappointed. Our bill, was adjusted accordingly, but, I still paid approximately £27 for such poor quality food. Won't eat here again!

Visited with family for a special birthday for a Sunday dinner. Never had such poor food to a point that everyone in our party left all of their food. Roast potatoes that were cold, tiny and impossible to cut. Wedges that could not be cut. Kids pizza that was an over microwaved Chicago town Pizza. Cauliflower cheese tiny, cold and spongy. Absolutely awful. Unfortunately ruined a special day with family. I would not visit again even if the food was free.

First time visiting The Running Horse last week and I will definitely be back. Great food and great service so a lovely experience all round!

Very warm and welcoming staff. Food was five stars. Excellent service, food was fresh and well presented. Fantastic variety on the food, drinks and specials. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful pub in a lovely location. Food & service was amazing. Shall definitely visit again soon x

Went for a meal this evening. Starters were very nice but that's where it ended unfortunately. Wasnt much choice on the menu (understandable as its Sunday) We could hear pretty much everything that was being shouted by the waiter when he was in and out the kitchen like "the pies are in the microwave". Pie's were too hard to eat and the mash potato was cold. The veg was just thrown on the plate and looked like a car crash. Chips were left off one of the meals and when I told the waiter he went to the kitchen and shouted "apparently she ordered chips not mash". Asked for some water with ice and it was warm waters. Not going to return.

Lovely pub with great food. We had food from the fixed price menu which had a good variety of choices. The staff were welcoming, professional and friendly. Will definitely go again.

Great food and helpful friendly staff

Nice pub wigh good food and drink.

food was OK but wouldn't visit again

Seems a nice place but went there for a car meet. There was a small bar outside which was handy as had a dog with me. I only had a sprite and packet of crisps which was expensive. Great venue for small car gathering but don't think car park is big enough for a large gathering. Very pleasant area.

Amazing food, hard to choose,staff very friendly and helpful

Wonderful meal. Really friendly staff. Fabulous!

Awful, scampi chips & peas like a child school dinner. Food used to be amazing. what's happened ?

Eaten here twice in the last month. The first time, the food was lovely and hot. The second time, the food was not hot. It was, however, still tasty. Hopefully this was just an off day! It helps being able to use Tesco rewards vouchers against the food.

Lovely Sunday lunch! The best meal we’ve had in the area. High quality fresh food.

Party of 3 arrived unannounced on a Saturday afternoon when the pub was super busy due to the wondwrful weather. We took our drinks in the lovely, serene beer garden and waited while they had capacity to seat us. Our food was immaculate. Flavour balance was great across both the starters and mains. The textures, temperature and plating of the food was superb. I can highly recommend this wonderful and personality filled pub. Utterly delicious and wonderful service. Thank you very much for making my early evening such a highlight.

Poor! Slow! Overcooked! Staff unfriendly! Would not visit again

We called in after visiting West Midlands Safari Park and found the lady who served us very rude from the start. When we asked to substitute a side to a meal for our daughter it was almost as if we had asked to have it for free and it was a complete inconvenience for her. Could not have left quick enough and would not recommend in anyway.

Lovely family lunch today. We all had the trio of meats. Food was delicious and plenty on the plate. We did make room for pudding with again was delicious. Quick and friendly service

Efficient and friendly service! Great food and prices are good 👍

--- Stepping into the Running Horse on a lazy Sunday is like diving into a warm gravy bath, minus the weird looks from the neighbors. The ambiance is a delightful blend of rustic charm and the unmistakable scent of roasted meats, promising a culinary experience that’ll make your taste buds dance like they're at a barnyard hoedown. The Sunday dinner is a showstopper. The roast beef is so tender it practically apologizes for leaving the cow, while the Yorkshire puddings are puffed up with such pride, you'd think they’d just won a baking competition. The vegetables, often the unsung heroes of any meal, were seasoned and cooked to perfection – not a soggy carrot in sight! And let’s talk about the gravy. Oh, the gravy! It's rich, it's savory, and if it were any more comforting, it’d tuck you in at night and read you a bedtime story. Pour it over everything – the beef, the potatoes, the Yorkshire pud – heck, I’d drizzle it on the menu if they’d let me. The staff at the Running Horse are as warm and welcoming as the food. They’ve mastered the art of the perfect pour, ensuring your glass is never empty and your spirits always high. By the time you’re done, you’ll feel less like a customer and more like part of the family – the kind of family that knows how to cook a mean Sunday roast. In conclusion, if you’re looking to gallop into a meal that’ll leave you full and grinning, the Running Horse is your steed. Just make sure to wear your stretchy pants – you’re gonna need ‘em.

It was very quiet when I visited. There was no soya milk on the day we were there so were unable to have our drink of choice.

I came to the midlands on holiday for a week and we discovered this pub, working at a chef and brewer myself I know all the expectations these employees have to run by and they smashed them all, great food great service by Debby and Lucy in particular and a great way to finish our week away top work! Would highly recommend

Really nice meal, Debby and Steph were lovely, very attentive and had excellent knowledge of the menus. My only disappointment was the trio of desserts wasn't available, which means I will need to revisit very soon to try them !

Had a spontaneous lunch here,very welcoming by the staff.Would definitely come back.

Hanging baskets not watered and looking ugly grass overgrown Everything looked tired Paint work etc Children's player area disgusting., Drinks expensive, Overall not the place it was!!

We went to the Running Horse on Tuesday with grandchildren. Lot of choice, staff were very good and attentive. The food was value for money but it was a little slow.

Fantastic night had. We choose on the cheddar, chicken and leek pie with wedge chips, it was jot and tasty. We finished off with a bakewell and a vanilla slice, oh my days what a perfect finish. Staff were very attentive and accommodating to my changes. Thank you, will recommend to my friends

We had a lovely evening. Decided on the cheddar, chicken and leek pie finished off with a vanilla slice, both were delicious and tasty. Normally nice come on my own bit tonight I Brought a friend. Will definitely return soon and most certainly would recommend

Popped in Sunday for some drinks but when we saw the roast dinners available we just had to order! Got seated to a table straight away wasn't a bother, food was served quickly and hot! Roast was delicious will be back for more!! Service was an absolute 10 out of 10!

Great Food, great staff - a real treat! Give it a try if you are near Bewdley. We had a fantastic Sunday lunch and really enjoyed it.

Fab place just outside of Bewdley. We had the trio of roasts and it was the best roast dinner I'd ever had. Meat was cooked to perfection! Service was fantastic & special mention to Tina & Jennie for the delicious meal!

Staff were disrespectful. Heard them talking about us multiple times