Hook Bank, Drake Street, Welland, WR13 6LN
Harden's survey result
Summary
“All you want in a dining experience”: “interesting food, seasonal and of good provenance” (plus served in “reasonable” portions) is “professionally served by friendly staff” at this crowd-pleasing gastroboozer – a regular hit in our annual diners’ poll. While the low-key, New England-style dining room is “nice enough”, for spirit-raising views of the Malvern Hills dine in the garden under the glass canopy.
Summary
In “a wonderful spot between Upton and Malvern”, overlooking the rolling countryside (especially if you dine al-fresco under the glass canopy), this “reassuringly consistent” gastropub “consistently ticks all the boxes”. The “quite adventurous” food makes it a staple in our annual diners’ poll, and if anything “they have upped their game of late”… add in “lovely decorations” and “friendly, fun staff” and “what more could you want”?
Summary
Terraced gardens and a glazed verandah help capitalise on the fine views of the Malvern Hills from this highly popular gastropub: “a class Worcestershire act” and the most commented-on venue in the county in our annual diners’ poll. All reports say “you can’t fault it” – “always great food” and “the team is very efficient”.
Summary
“What a fantastic place” – a “very welcoming and comfortable” family-run inn that’s “pitched just right for an ‘at home’ atmosphere”. A “good selection of locally sourced options” features on the oft-changing menu, and all in a “wonderful” setting “with the option on nice days to eat outside”.
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Owner's description
Our food is prepared from fresh local produce and made from ‘scratch’, by a team of five talented chefs headed by Chris Exley and all sharing our vision and passion for quality food.
From the outside the Inn is located in a truly rural setting with quintessential English views of the Malvern Hills. When you step inside you will experience a genuine home-from-home atmosphere, flagstone floors, walls in muted colours, shabby chic furniture all unite to create a stylish and comfortable ambiance.
When the weather is warm enjoy lazy lunches or evening suppers in our terraced gardens with an external fireplace - we have cosy wool blankets to enjoy alfresco drinks as winter approaches, under our new glazed veranda. For that special occasion dine in private in our library themed room for up to 12 people.
Our philosophy is simple: — ‘attention to detail, value for money, aimed at the style conscious with discerning appetites’.
We look forward to welcoming you.
David & Gillian
Prices
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The Inn at Welland Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Interesting food, seasonal and of good provenance, professionally served by friendly staff makes for a good meal. Nice enough room but a bit echoey. "
Hook Bank, Drake Street, Welland, WR13 6LN
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3.00 pm |
