King Charles II, Worcester

I'd called in advance to check opening times for this pub. I was expecting it to be one of only 2 pubs I was visiting that would open before midday. Whilst they were supposed to open at 11am, shortly after 11:30, the door was still closed and the telephone was not being answered. Eventually, the guy inside opened up for us and revealed that the issue was a broken till. But no problem, we gathered together the exact change to pay! The 6 real ales were all from Craddock's - Crazy Sheep, Saxon Gold, Troll, King's Escape, River Steam & Monarch's Way. My Crazy Sheep was enjoyable. There was no real cider. The interior is very olde worlde, with low beams and plenty of character. A short, but enjoyable visit.

A Good Beer Guide 2020 Entry. 10/10 for the building - a 1577 Merchants House, good enough for a King. Charles II made his escape from here after the 2nd Battle of Worcester. Amazing that you can now come in on a Tuesday in August 2020 and get half price pies :-) Its suitably authentic inside - all wooden paneling, low ceilings, wood carvings. A lengthy bar, tables, fireplace and stairs leading to more seating upstairs. Wonderfully atmospheric. Beerwise, its a Craddocks House - who are a Brewery in Stourbridge. We had around 8 hand pulls - 80% their beers and a couple of guests (Hobsons Twisted Spire was one). Unfortunately, I am not completely au-fait with their range and there is little clue as to beer types from a name and a percentage ABV. I played its safe with a Saxon Gold. On review, Troll was possibly more my sort of thing. Beers well kept but not as exciting as a well kept Bathams or Holdens. If you do go - ask about the Skeleton and Dungeon :-)