The Fleece Inn - Evesham

Great traditional cotswolds pub. Service: 5 Location: 5

Cosy friendly and delicious food. Very special place.

Intrigued by the oldest pub in Worcestershire claim, we decide to visit the Fleece Inn, on a rainy tuesday. The exterior looked 15th Century, wonky timber frame building giving plenty of character, stooping as we entered avoiding lower timber beams around the bar. Asked if we had made a reservation, we replied no, quite surprised how busy it was for midday. Deciding just to have a drink at the bar, which is well stocked. The interior remains unchanged for centuries or at least a well done restoration by the National Trust, the current owners. You could almost expect Oliver Cromwell to walk in, which he once did, offsetting a huge bar bill by exchanging his pewter tableware, on display in one of the saloons. We will book our next visit and sample the fayre.

Absolutely the best country pub I've been in. Lovely atmosphere, friendly helpful staff. Great food and great beer. Wish I lived in the village it would definitely be my local. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Kid-friendly

After being told it was a lovely place with excellent food we decided to go for lunch. Oh dear lord. Staff are very poorly prepared, food bland and cold. Meat was very thickly cut and tough, gravy translucent and the veg was non existent. Wasn’t checked back on by anyone, sat with two empty glasses and no refills offered. Asked for the bill and continued to sit there until we decided to pay at the bar. Locals stood in the very tiny bar area blocking customers trying to pay for their food. Won’t recommend, won’t return. You can do so much better here but you clearly don’t care enough to do so. Kinda sad as it’s a really quirky place. Service: 1 Location: 1