Harriers Arms, Kidderminster

The Harriers Arms is the Kidderminster Harriers bar so I wasn’t surprised to find a laminate floored open plan square with seating around the exterior walls to give lots of standing room. There were a handful of locals in during a recent early evening visit, but it was quiet, even with a pool game in progress and ITV News playing on the televisions throughout. The L-shaped serving counter supports standard and premium keg as well as two hand pumps on each counter, both of which were badged with Wye Valley’s HPA and Batham’s Best. The service was very friendly and the Batham’s went down well. I imagine this place comes into its own at busier times, and especially matchdays, but it doesn’t warrant a walk out of town for a revisit.

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Located within the football club's grounds and looks like a rather unpromising clubhouse, but this place is open to all and a pleasant surprise inside. The L-shaped bar has simple, semi-traditional furniture and the expected sporting memorabilia on walls and around the counter. Also has a part-covered seating area at the front in a corner of the car park. With three of five handpumps in use, I found Wye Valley's HPA (£3.50, and in fine form) and Butty Bach plus (once I got a clear view of the clip a bit later) Bathams Bitter. Overall: old-fashioned in a good way, with a friendly atmosphere.

The Final Whistle is now back to the Harriers Arms. It is now run by the Green Duck Brewery.