The Paul Pry

You'll find The Paul Pry tucked away on The Butts, in that characterful stretch between the cathedral and the river where Worcester actually feels like somewhere with history. It's the kind of place locals have been propping up the bar at for years, and they're not wrong to stick around. The regulars' enthusiasm isn't just about the carefully curated real ale selection—though that's genuinely impressive—but because the food actually matters here. This is proper pub cooking: things like pies and seasonal specials that read like someone's actually thought about them, paired with beers that complement rather than compete. It's cosy without feeling contrived, lively without being shouty.