The King Charles House Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Proper Olde Worlde pub. Friendly staff & a building Full of Character."
• "Such a lovely old cosy pub."
• "Great atmosphere with log burners on a cold evening."
• "Classic old Worcester pub with a great history. It's like stepping back in time!"
• "Atmosphere was right out of the 1600s."
• "What a beautiful, refreshing atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere of the place was cozy and warming, the fires are an amazing addition."

Cons:

• "Very poor, freezing cold in the dining area."
• "It's just always cold! Despite the fire being lit, every time I go in I need a thick jumper."
• "Was a bit dark and we never got our dessert menus which is the reason for dropping a star."
• "The pub may look dark and dingy, and feel like it's only for local CAMRA drinkers."
• "The building is very historic but it does need some sympathetic degree of refurbishment, particularly the furniture as the upholstery is very worn."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "This is a great place for pie- even caters for vegan and vegetarian and meat eaters with choice of flavoured mashed potatoes and peas to go with your pie."
• "Like King Charles II you could get off your head here on a great selection of ales including Craddocks and Salopian."
• "Great choice of beers and ciders."
• "Good pies from Pieminister & decent selection of traditional ale & beers."
• "Had the most amazing pie and mash dinner, such a great choice of tasty pies and really nice variety of mash - loved the garlic mash!"
• "The pies served are superb with plenty of choice and are very tasty."
• "The food was perfect, the menu isn't massive but they have Gluten Free options in the pie or a steak."

Cons:

• "Don't go here if you're vegan. They gave me Cheddar mash, even when they reassured me that they would be making the plain mash vegan for my dish."
• "However both pies appeared to have been cooked in a microwave (or professional equivalent). Both the tops and the cases (sides and bottom) we're soggy and floppy."
• "Unfortunately the pies were no where near as good as they used to be in terms of size and quality."
• "Thought the menu choices were a bit limited so we just had a drink."
• "If cold pies are your thing go for it. Very disappointed given the great reviews which led us here."
• "Return visit from 5 months ago. Although pub quaint very disappointing food if you don't eat meat."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff were welcoming & professional...excellent choice of beers."
• "The staff were very friendly and welcoming."
• "Service is always on point here."
• "The staff are great."
• "Brilliant service, had party of 30 plus and we served at the same time, food was hot and faultless, bar staff were excellent."
• "Staff are really friendly here and the pub has some great character and history."
• "The staff were friendly and efficient."

Cons:

• "Food took a while to arrive though (almost an hour)."
• "Lunch arrived with couple of orders missing as they had not been sent into the kitchen."
• "The manager went on to be as quite sarcastic and very unhelpful."
• "Asked what time we could order door until on the way in and was told five to three, and at ten to three the chef burst out the kitchen and said 'no more!' just before we put our order in!"
• "Slow bar service despite not being very busy."
• "Seemed to be understaffed the night we were there. Service was a little slow but seemed the staff they had were doing all they could."
• "Didn't seem to want to serve me. Waited at bar patiently, a family and a man who all arrived after me were served first."

History & Character

Pros:

• "Very old city centre pub. Said to have been King Charles I HQ during the English Civil War."
• "One of Worcester's oldest pubs with a Royal/ civil war connection."
• "Fabulous food, the pie and mash were awesome. Very attentive service. As wheelchair friendly as an old building can be - staff helped me in and out very willingly."
• "Very historic in the Worcester lanes."
• "Historical pub from 1500s where King Charles hid after he lost the English Civil War to Cromwell & before he fled to France."
• "A pub with a real sense of history built in 1577."
• "Fantastic pub, steeped in history with so many original features."

Cons:

• "Not great for families as it can get busy and is generally more suited to an older clientele."