Arches, Bewdley

Another riverside location pub, opened in 2009. Very modern inside, though the exposed brick far wall with a couple of ingresses gives some character. Stainless steel bar also of note. Apparently a room upstairs but I didn’t venture up to see. Loads of Halloween stuff in the interior but at least a cut above the usual tat. TV showing the football. Three pumps; Wye Valley Butty Bach (tinny tasting) and HPA plus Hobsons Twisted Spire. A curate’s egg of a place.

Situated just off the main street overlooking the river and the bridge , hence the name , from the outside it looks more like a cafe or tea room than a pub , but pub it is . To the right of the door is a small snug , the bar is straight in front of you , to the left is main room and another snug like room to the back , its small and cosy , there is also a lounge upstairs but i did not venture up stairs . Most of the furniture seems to be made out of large chunks of tree carved to shape , unusual and looks good , there are bits of old sking equipment dotted around and a few ornimental log piles which gives the feel of a log cabin in the Rockys , some may hate it , i quite like it , gives a bit of character . 5 handpulls serving beers from Enville , Wye Valley and Bewdley , i had an Enville Bitter which was very good as was the service . Overall worth an hour of any ones time