Saracen's Head, Worcester

A favourite of mine in Worcester, almost opposite the Dragon and making a refreshing contrast to that pub’s rather earnest “real aleness”. Down to earth corner pub with a number of rooms ranged down the side alley. A happy local with unpretentious customers and decently kept if unexciting beers (Pedigree, OSH etc) People enjoy drinking in this pub.

Locals pub with 2 rooms. The front room is mainly a tap room and the rear room is a lounge. There’s a large courtyard along the side of the pub with a big screen showing sport, very unusual. The lounge has fruit and quiz machines and is very comfortable. The only food available is paninis that are sold all day until 9 p.m. and at £2.55 these look a bit of a bargain. 7 handpumps on the bar but only 5 on, Old Speckled Hen, Pedigree, GK St Edmunds a real cider and a changing guest. The St Edmunds was a decent pint for a GK offering and was well kept. The staff were friendly as were the locals although some were a bit on the boisterous side. It’s definitely one of the better pubs in Worcester.