The Arch Rivals, Worcester

One to hunt out - hosted in a railway arch along a lane that has a gated dead end nearest the river. Interior decor described by Quinno - very musical vibe. Can only liken it to drinking in an Anderson shelter and the trains rumbling overhead can be interpreted as falling doodlebugs, for the full experience. Started to fill up with regulars around 5:30pm - which was an encouraging sign. Many craft cans on display and a couple of handpulls - with the Wye Valley HPA in tremendous condition.

An under-the-railway-arch place in an area Worcester is trying to turn into its own version of alt-hipster. A fair bit of time and effort has been spent here and it functions much more as a pub/bar than perhaps I anticipated. It's been decorated with grey, black and red tones, like my bedroom was in the late 1980’s. Framed LP covers on a shelf; old 78s acting as the seat on stools. Nice corrugating on the arch. It feels clean and tidy, rather than grubby and industrial. Went for Sadler Hop Bomb (NBSS 4) and some sort of Grape Ale which I couldn’t really score as it wasn’t a particularly pleasant brew to begin with. A notable variety of bottles and keg stuff too. Quite enjoyable overall and worth doing.

Called in as it was one of the 12 bars in Worcester joining together for a pub beer festival. Two cask ales on offer, Sadlers Hop Bomb and Fixed Wheel The Sheriff. Enjoyed The Sheriff sat outside in the sunshine.