Ye Olde Anchor Inn in Malvern Hills

Had a cheeky lunch date with my friend and had a such a warm friendly welcome! We enjoyed a lovely fresh bab and a glass of wine. Thank you Jay Bob, James and Holly for a lovely afternoon

Cracking meal here, very well priced, prepared and cooked by the husband and wife owners. Our visit was made extra special by the friendly ( and comical ) staff - James, Holly and Jay - friendly and chatty locals and a real fire- We can’t recommend this pub enough.

Great boozer James & Chris behind the bar very friendly well the the vist butty in there top draw enjoyed every minute great atmosphere very friendly people make you

I visit the anchor regularly with my friend and our dogs and it never fails to disappoint whether lunch or dinner! A cozy fire awaits to take off the chill and the meals are always perfectly prepared! My friend has the jacket potato which is served with a lovely fresh salad and I usually have the fish and chunky chips which is perfectly cooked every time! The tomato soup today was lovely and creamy with a warm and soft ciabatta! James is well known about town for his cheerful welcome and nay was lovely today too! The owners have a friendly hello for all their customers as do all the staff! It's definitely the pub gem of Upton and well worth a visit!

Another great visit to the old anchor inn. Amazing food, I had the pie of the day (venison), and my wife had posh fish finger burger. James is a great entertainer, and made a fuss of our dog. Will definitely be coming back.

Had a meal Friday and Saturday 1st class

Three of us ate here on Friday 20th. The staff were incredibly accomodating and friendly. Food was also great. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Great 17th century pub...friendly staff and great food and beer....

A proper traditional pub with home cooked pub grub which was delicious 😋

James and the dream team are absolutely amazing 👏 the food is brilliant! Especially the Sunday roast. Great atmosphere and the staff are so welcoming. Dogs are welcome too

First time visiting Ye Olde Anchor and what a lovely quaint place this is. Unfortunately I didn't eat here but the food looked delicious. Will definitely be visiting again very soon

Two girls behind the bar gave me appalling service, they were surly, rude, wouldn’t speak or even look at me when delivering food and drink to my table, virtually throwing the same down then walking off. Gave me coffee without a saucer. Kept staring at me from behind the bar the whole time I was there which was very unpleasant. I presume this was because the tip I left the last time was not enough in their eyes. I left no tip at all today. They should be made to realise that tips are not obligatory and are given in recognition of excellent service. To be absolutely clear, I am a regular customer and have never received anything other than excellent service until these girls started serving. James, on the other hand, is excellent and makes everybody feel welcome and valued.

Couldn’t rate the food as didn’t eat service is decent and the manager tries to be infectious with a pleasant positive attitude 👍

Great atmosphere - handy to the R. Severn. Lovely food and efficient staff.

We came to this gem of a pub today for lunch. We went through the door and were immediately greeted by one of the friendliest, welcoming chaps’ I think we’ve come across when it comes to being made to feel welcome! - James, a cheery South African guy. We sat down in a lovely little nook, he’d promised reeeeealy good food and we were not disappointed! We had full rack of ribs and the pork belly. It was fabulous as were the accompanying extras in the meal. All the other food that came out for others look lovely too and it was in large amounts!! Throughout, we were asked if we were ok and enjoying our meal. James and Nay Nay make a great team. James is a very happy chap, a great antidote to the grim weather and usual British grump!! Will definitely go back for a Sunday roast. Thanks J & NN 😃😃

Stopped here for lunch with my husband and son. Sooo glad we did! James greeted us (what a character he is! Such a nice guy). Service was fantastic, food was seriously good and the atmosphere was just what it should be. A proper good pub. Hard to find these days. Definitely coming back for the roast.and would highly recommend. Great job guys!!

What a pub, friendly and welcoming, landlord James and Lucy have a great place. Food excellent and good portions. As for the beer, well come a try some. Definately recommend you all visit if you are in the area. Thank you James and Lucy

Great beer, pies and gluten free battered fish. Landlord James and Sprucy Lucy know their stuff! Would visit again and recommend.

Have been several times and always made welcome by James and the team! Very good atmosphere and decent food. This is our 'go to' local and would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely friendly atmosphere, great service, super Sunday roast superbly cooked and tasted great. Definitely worth a visit.

Great local pub. Sunday roast on a slammed festival weekend was excellent. Staff very friendly and smiling despite being run off their feet - special mention to Holly and Flynn Who were lovely. - highly recommended.

Lovely 1600's pub serving real ales. Only had a single pint as driving.

Lovely food and nice quaint pub!

Asked to taste a beer + was refused, told to buy a flight. Seemed quite strange since most pubs allow this

Fantastic black pudding scotch eggs

Heard about the Scotch eggs so we cycled over from Worcester specially and it didn’t disappoint

We've visited many times over the years and every time, we've said how lovely it's been. The staff are always polite and friendly, attentive and ensure everything is ok. Great food, presented perfectly, no matter how busy they are. We always look forward to our visit!

Lovely old pub in a very quaint pretty little town. Staff very friendly and the food was excellent really good at the right price. Looking forward to visiting again.

Wonderful staff chearfull and polite. Staff could not do enough for us. Well done. We will return. If you fancy a great meal and a pint. This is the place for you.

This establishment in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire is an excellent place to visit for food and drink. A wide range of bar drinks are available and food to order at the bar or in the dining area behind. A very good place to meet for friends and family with very good customer service.

called in had fish and chips was a lovely fish and chips and had two pints of their butty batch cracking pint and the bar staff were great will go there again great pub

I can recommend the food as it was recommended to me. Only wanting a snack, I chose to have a starter/light bite of the garlic mushrooms, and wow, they were cooked in a rich dark sauce with garlic, of course, served with toast, very yummy and tasty

Just drinks for lunch today and a couple of scrumptious Scotch eggs to take away. Best scotch eggs I've ever tasted.

We didn't try the food. The staff were very friendly and the pub itself is small and quaint.

We had a lovely tasty meal, great service and atmosphere. James and Milly were very welcoming, so much to choose from on the menu we would certainly recommend the Anchor Inn.

Had a brilliant meal last night. The pies are superb!! Having the belly pork next time. Really buzzing place. The man in charge was great fun.

I visited this pub as The Swan, just down the road was a bit packed for my liking, and boy, am I glad I did! 'Ye Olde Anchor Inn' dates back to Elizabeth I and the interior is absolutely perfect for a Great British traditional pub... the landlord, James, is worth a visit on his own and I have vowed to return if only so I can enjoy more than one refreshing beverage without the need to drive after! If you visit Upton upon Severn without visiting Ye Olde Anchor Inn, you need to go back!!

Came here twice in one day. The guy behind the bar with the coloured hair was so helpful. The pub itself is clean, lovely cosy beer garden and the pub is old! We were placed in the dining room at the back which was empty so we felt a little excluded from the atmosphere inside but we didn't put up any resistance so it's our fault!

Called in for a couple of beers with a group of 7. Great buzzing atmosphere in the place. 4 cask ales on, the Tribute was very nice. Asked for a taste of the Sharpes session though, and I was refused! Against company policy apparently, couldn't believe it. First time I ever recall that happening.

Ye Olde Anchor Inn is a real gem of a pub in Upton. We had a lovely lunch today and were made to feel very welcome from the start by James and Lisa. They have a really varied menu which made it hard to choose, both our meals were delicious. Brilliant attentive customer service, lovely food, a great atmosphere and very dog friendly what more could you need. 10 out of 10 exactly what a great pub should be thank you so much.

Food was excellent. So much. Huge portions. Certainly good value for money. Staff so friendly and helpful 🙂

Absolutely wonderful, Dog friendly traditional pub with super tasty perfectly cooked Sunday lunch, huge portions. Thank-you James and the 'A' team we will be back

Good food local brewsfriendly staff

Lovely atmosphere and a cash accepting pub which is great and means I’ll go back again. Quick service even though pub was busy.

Lovely place, very welcoming, warm atmosphere. Friendly Staff.

We were recommended this pub by a local (who was sitting outside another nearby pub) whilst wandering around town on a very sunny day… Greeted by very friendly staff. Food was great and service was certainly with a smile and was also swift and efficient! Very dog friendly in the bar area with separate area for those strange non dog lovers 😂 Would definitely recommend!

Lovely staff, nice sandwiches, incredible scotch eggs and lovely beers on tap. A proper old world pub.

My partner and I visited on the busy Folk festival weekend. Upon entering the pub we were greeted by friendly staff and a particularly funny, welcoming and charismatic man named James. He is a genius at his job and his personality shines with everyone there, he was worked off his feet but still made time to chat with the punters AND remembered our names all weekend! We were tempted away from where we had originally planned to eat from James’s enthusiasm for the options on their menu. It DID NOT disappoint!! The food was amazing and then we met the lovely Josh who was serving us all weekend. Again, he was so friendly and funny and helpful, particularly with the vegan options! We will definitely be returning to this wonderful establishment. It deserves ALL the stars!

Friendly helpful staff. I didn't eat myself but those who did seemed to rate it

Lovely little beer garden to rear of pub . Great pint of butty Bach . Jacket potatoes with tuna and coriander were delicious.

Super nice pub with good real ales. Thank you

A delightful old pub with good beer.

Food made with care using quality ingredients, best chicken caesar salad I ever had in 50 years! Great laid back atmosphere and with good fortune you may meet the jolly South African front of house man who’ll brother up your day for sure. Other staff were also excellent and attentive. Ham egg and chips went down a treat for my uncle. Generous portions, good value for money.

I have been enjoying Ye Olde Anchor Inn for many years now and am never disappointed. It has the qualities that you look for in a traditional English pub,,,a warm welcome, roaring fire, cosy atmosphere...and nothing is too much trouble. It is a great place to meet friends after a long day, or strike up a conversation with strangers at the bar. Graham in the kitchen always delivers. The waiting staff are attentive and friendly, While James, at the bar, is a larger than life character who makes you feel your custom is valued and gives insightful advice on the regularly changing guest Ales, et al, that keeps me coming back. There is seating out front and in the back so you can hide away or sit out on a sunny day and enjoy the pace of Upton.

Thanks to James and the team at Ye Old Anchor Inn, what a charming old pub! Went for a lovely Sunday lunch, delicious roast beef, possibly some of the softest beef I have had. Steak and ale pie was also fantastic. The team were so welcoming and the atmosphere was great! We will definitely return!

popped in for a swift pint before heading off. would have liked to stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere more. staff friendly. pub quaint open fire which was nice. toilets clean.

popped in for a swift pint before heading off. would have liked to stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere more. staff friendly. pub quaint open fire which was nice. toilets clean.

This spot is perfect for a great night out; it’s a proper pub. The barman, James, is always welcoming and he is supported by other great members of staff. We had chips, onion rings and nachos nothing complicated but very tasty. James is also happy to help you with your choice of beer or cider - he’s really knowledgeable.

Great food, lovely friendly people in the pub. Staff were equally as lovely and attentive. A really nice traditional pub. Great experience. A big thank you to James and Holly for making our first visit so memorable.

I was lucky enough to meet Jack, the bartender, as I was walking by the pub! Great food, excellent service, just a friendly, neighborhood place.

Called in for a drink, pleasant bar staff, nice place.

I've never been to Upton by rd. Many years ago I had a boat , but never got the chance to stop , the landlord and staff were all very charming food was great aswell I only had a snack as was going out later the biggest problem was parking, and we only had an hour to park so we had to rush our food . We did explore the whole pub as time was an issue, maybe we will call back in the summer on the bike .

Great for a vegan lunch of sausage and mash. It's my regular monthly treat. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Can't be faulted.

First class, proper pub. Well kept beer, really good food and an almost overwhelming welcome from James. We will definitely be back.

Wonderful food and very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend. Special thanks to James and Betty Blue!

By far, the best pub I have visited today ... keep it up

Excellent affordable lunch for a hungry cyclist. Thanks to James, the owner for his great welcome!

Warm welcoming atmosphere with plenty going on. Four well served real ales and an excellent menu.

We met our widespread Family for a Sunday Lunch at Ye Olde Anchor Inn in late February 2024, with our New Puppy in company. James and his fantastic Team made us all feel welcome before we even stepped through the door; offering our pup a bowl of water (much needed after a 50 minute drive down from the West Midlands) and a treat! Once inside and seated, James' Team looked after us impeccably. The Food we ordered (We had a Roast Dinner and Gammon and some Deserts) was not only timely and of a high quality but, also more than reasonably priced. We would thoroughly recommend a visit to the Ye Olde Anchor Inn if you are passing through Upton upon Severn!! Alex, Janette and Archie (the puppy). 👌👏🐶👍

Great Scotch Egg and mushroom and wild garlic Crisps. And a lovely well served pint of Butty Bach real ale. Thanks SAFFA James

Great food and a warm welcome from James and team , they were busy but the service was quick and efficient , and friendly ,highly recommend

Absolutely lovely food both in presentation and taste james and holly were friendly and welcoming lovely atmosphere we will definitely be back very soon

The anchor is a homely pub and fantastic atmosphere 👌 food is delicious 😋, service is spot on

Warm welcome, lovely open fire. Delicious food, very attentive and friendly staff. Will definitely be back for another vist.

We booked a table for seven at short notice for Sunday lunch and aren’t we glad we did! The menu was extensive and catered more than adequately for vegetarians and vegans of which there were six in our group. The food was tasty, fresh and plentiful and the staff were absolutely delightful. An exceptional eatery in every respect

Though I have been here many times, I have decided to write a review to not only reassure any reader that this is the place to be for food, drink and good company- but to also extend my gratitude to one James Marley. There are people that draw you in with great conversation, and a friendly attitude- but he goes above and beyond time after time... Just ask him for a customised drink! (My favourite is the "dr pepper"). If you are looking to have a great time, and fun experience -come here! Thank you once again for a brilliant night out.

Situated amongst a nest of pubs down by the river in Upton-upon -Severn, a village that hosts several music festivals. A Proper pub with excellent ales, well kept, and really great pub style food in generous portions. Open fires in winter. Service is top notch - James and Josh really take care of you. Great sense of humour and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The pub /restaurant was in a beautiful location and refreshingly olde worldly. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The very friendly South African guy who served us at the bar was so informative about the wine and Josh who served us gave us such...

A beautiful public house,lovely friendly atmosphere, especially James,fantastic food with amazing draft ales,dog friendly, I advise never to walk passed without visiting, we never will

Delicious Sunday lunch - I had roast lamb - We were a party of seven and we were given a table through the back in a very cosy room, separate from the bar. Will certainly return again!! Many thanks 🤗

I'm based in Glastonbury and my brother is in Derby so we're always on the lookout for a halfway point to meet up. Upton upon Severn ticked the box! Being vegan, I thought I may struggle to find something in a small place but their menu is fantastic! Plenty of vegan options but also loads of choices for everyone including my nephews who especially loved the desserts! The pub had a lovely atmosphere and we had a memorable welcome, greeted as if we were close friends! Highly recommended and we'll definitely return!

After a weekend away, On our way home we decided on the Ye old Anchor Inn, we decided on a Sunday lunch but we were to late 😂 so us 4 had pie's and beef bourguignon and crumble for desert. What a great pub, fantastic...

First class service, first class food, value for money. Perfect.

Lovely food for my son’s 21st birthday also brilliant service from James and Josh!!! Thanks guys so much for a lovely afternoon

What a fab pub! James and the team are amazing! This is our 3rd visit and we come all the way from Coventry just for a wonderful experience 😊

5* star service and excellent fresh food Jimmy and the team looked after us amazingly well on our first visit Cannot wait to come back more often Superb drinks menu too!

Popped in for a quick beer to this warm and friendly pub. The staff, Caitlin and Holly greeted us with a friendly smile and chatted as they poured our drinks. Service is outstanding even when it got busy the atmosphere was calm and professional. Highly...

Four of us visited for Sunday lunch, excellent choice of meats, vegetables (broccoli, carrots, peas and leeks) came out in serving dishes with a jug of gravy. Generous portion of meat, potatoes with a roasted parsnip and stuffing ball brought out on the plates. Good...

Very friendly, helpful staff. James and the team made us feel very welcome and we would highly recommend this place for a great Sunday Lunch.

Lovely atmosphere (as always), superb lunch way above any normal pub grub. James and Holly super polite and attentive. I don’t normally bother to review but the Anchor deserves a big FIVE STARS.

absolutely fantastic, really good food and sevice, beautiful old building, next visit will be with the entire family, thank you everyone at ye old anchor inn

Couldn’t recommend this place enough! The staff, James, Holly, Josh and Lisa (who I have met so far) are all lovely. They have created a warm and relaxed environment for us consistently with every visit! They all go the extra mile and have learnt all...

A traditional pub with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and gorgeous food. James and Josh were really attentive and helpful in recommending local beers. Food portions were generous. The vegan pie and mash was a delight! Would recommend.

This pub is very special. I was there with my daughter a few days ago. Food is delicious, staff are very welcoming and what to say about the pub itself, outstanding! Thank you all ❤️

Really friendly and helpful staff, who fitted us in, when they were really busy! The food was delicious and tasty too!!!

One of the best pub lunch's i have ever had. A great pub, excellent atmoshere, absolutely top people behind the bar, really good food and although we weren't drinking alcohol i could see a good range of beers. Definitely worth a visit and we will...

James was a lovely host very funny and welcoming, look forward to our next visit, food was great and service was excellent. Highly recommended

“Taste buds have feeling too” That’s why return here time and time again. Love it! Such a warm welcome from the most quick witted barman for miles around. Great food , drink and atmosphere. If you are in Upton upon Severn you must stop by and see for yourself. The scotch eggs are most definitely a “substantial meal” and worth a try.

“Tastebuds have feelings too”. That’s why we come back time and time again . Great warm welcome and amazing food. Should have taken a photo of my Scampi & chips, but I just got stuck in the minute it hit the table. if your ever...

I often stop off at Upton Upon Severn and been to this pub a few times but today decided to have food. This is the first time I've met James and Caitlin behind the bar. From walking in to leaving, James and Caitlin made you...