Saracen's Head

You're walking down The Tything, one of Worcester's oldest streets, when you spot the Saracen's Head tucked into its Georgian terrace. Step inside and you'll find exactly what a good pub should be: wooden beams, a bar that's seen decades of elbows, and regulars who know the staff by name. The sort of place where you're not paying for Instagram moments—you're paying for a proper pint and food that doesn't mess about. It's got that comfortable, unpretentious feel that makes you want to linger with a second drink and maybe a game of darts. The fact that it's holding a solid 4.4-star rating from over 300 reviews tells you it's doing something right, and it's definitely not resting on any laurels.