The Orange Tree, Hereford

Split level Black Country Ales pub, split areas inside with the bar to one side at the back of the pub. Otherwise standish BCA real ale house. Outside space at rear as well as a couple of tables at the front on the pavement. Good beer and seems a decent place

A new(ish) BCA-acquired pub; a rambling place that feels like a TV adaption of an upmarket 70s boozer; wonky timbers, carpet and some glasswork (apparently it has been de-furbed from a more gaudy décor from its Firefly days). Bar is at the far end with the usual BCA offering and guests; the place comes with a GBG listing. Both of mine - BCA Fireside and Bewdley Worcester Way - were fine if not spectacular, both a tad warm to really excel (NBSS 3). Cobs available as is standard in BCA pubs and mine was tasty. Helpful and friendly barman set the atmosphere. Very busy at 5.30pm Good Friday, unlike some nearby outlets. 7.5

Official site of Orange Tree - www.blackcountryales.co.uk

Official site of Orange Tree - www.blackcountryales.co.uk

Now being run by Black Country Ales.