Ye Olde Anchor Inn in Malvern Hills

It was exactly what we were looking for - a haven in Upton upon Severn

Unfriendliest, nastiest bar maid I have ever encountered, choice of craft beers to choose from with a sign on the bar if you can not decide which one you would like try before you by. Point blank refused to allow me to task the craft ale, very disappointed with WHY VALLEY BREWERY choice of bar maid 31-3-25

Well presented food quickly sèrved, very pleasant staff.

Very welcoming and warm on a cold March day. Ordered cauliflower cheese soup partner had broccoli and Stilton. Both of us were blown away , soups were absolutely amazing . Hope to return . Bev and Andy

Great service from James and the rest of the bar staff, lovely, friendly atmosphere in the bar where dogs are also allowed, roaring fire, superbly well kept beer and a proper steak and kidney pie - I couldn't ask for any more. My kind of pub and I'll definitely make a diversion to visit it again.

Had a passing stop off and a wander around the town then headed for a late lunch ..... however we just missed the end of service but the guys were so accommodating and allowed us order and looked after us well. Food was great and service / atmosphere very welcoming and comfortable. Can not fault and thanks to James and Brendon for doing what they really enjoy.

We happened upon the Anchor by accident, originally having had a bike ride to Upton with the plan to have fish and chips.... Instead we decided on the Anchor and had the best Ham Egg and Chips ever...and beer .... and met by the marvelous James.... He's a star and what superb service and brilliant food quality..... Cannot recommend highly enough

Very happy we stumbled across this place - very welcoming especially to our two dogs who have already told us they can’t wait to return. Our food was great - burger and scampi - and the dog biscuits even better say Bramble and Tess :)) James was the perfect pub host - thank you

Been coming to Upton for a while now and this is the first time we have eaten in the anchor, the food was fantastic, lovely warm and friendly atmosphere and always lovely and warm and inviting thanks to the traditional fire. James is the star of the place and I’m sure he could easily sell anything to anyone 😁 with his quick wit and funny sayings. All staff are extremely professional and always willing to help. We will be returning very soon.

The south African bartender was very welcoming and made us feel at home. Prices pretty cheap (compared to Brighton, unsure of how it compares locally as this was the only pub we found ourselves in).

Great pub, good company. Good beer and food.

10/10 If you're looking for a traditional old English pub in an old English Town, then this is quite possibly the place for you! Open fire in the winter & great food. 👍

They really know about serving beer.

My wife and I have had several meals at ye olde anchor Inn this weekend. Every meal was absolutely superb. Tasty, hot served quickly. We were welcomed and looked after by a well trained, friendly and helpful team. Our thanks to James and his team.

We had an amazing time here. We ordered the Sunday lunch, the pie of the week and a burger. All of which were great in portions and flavor. The drinks served here are of good variety with an excellent bar man to serve them! Thank you, James!

A very warm welcome, great atmosphere, hearty meals and a lovely pint of Butty Bach. The perfect place to call in at after a long walk along the river.

Great atmosphere, lovely food, good beer and very friendly folk! James and Caitlin are fantastic hosts. Highly recommend and we will be back.

"James & Catlin’s warmth, amazing chowder, fresh bread, quality wine, dog friendly, cozy fireplace – a must-visit pub!"

We had a great lunch here. The atmosphere was lovely and James and his team were brilliant. The fishfinger sandwich was out of this world! We'll definitely be back.

Popped in for a "Lunch Break" between our annual Welsh Border Morris Dance Tour around Worcestershire Villages. Good choice of Beers among friendly customers

Great old pub and the food was exceptional

Historic pub on Upton High Street. This pub was perfect! Small & welcoming with lovely menu & staff. It also had more dinning room space to the rear of the pub. Will pay another visit when back in Upton

Loved it. Best pub in town. Food is a bit pricey but delicious

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.

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

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!

excellent little pub with exactly what you expect for pub grub, 2 meals and 2 drinks about £37 but then, you're in the lovely town of Upton. been here three times over as many years , consistent standard

Service was excellent. Food was great. Happy to recommend.

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.

Great pub , lovely beer and atmosphere .. fantastic service

Lovely pub and dog and staff friendly plenty of different drinks very busy. . Menu very good had a lunch menu (ciabatta /panninies) and a pub food menu. All looked great we settled for ciabatta Cumberland sausage and onion (3 of them) and a beef onion salad and a side order of chips (which didn't need as meals large) but we ate them as they were fab but so full after. Shame so full as the desserts looked super

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!

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

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

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.

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 😃😃

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

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!!

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

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.

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!

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!!

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

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

Good food local brewsfriendly staff

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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 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

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.