Cheers! The best places to drink in Worcester

When you’re a student, it’s 5 o’clock all day, every day. Put on your best outfits and make sure you’ve got your ID, because we’re going out for a cheeky drink.

For the times when ‘Spoons isn’t quite the scene for you, here’s four fabulous venues to visit where you can enjoy a brilliant beverage and catch up with you pals.

Oil Basin Brewery

7 Copenhagen St, Worcester WR1 2HB

• 29min walk from St John’s Campus
• 6min walk from Foregate Street Station

Opening times: 16:00 – 1:00 Monday to Thursday

12:00 – 1:00 Friday to Sunday Oil Basin Brewery is brilliant. If you need proof, just look at their website. They know good beer, and they know how to tell a good story too. They get stuck in with their brewing, and they throw in the odd innuendo every now and then, so this place isn’t for the weak. Drown your sorrows over a good beer, and make sure to bring your A-game.

The Arch Rivals

4 Netherton Ct, Infirmary Walk, Worcester WR1 3AU

• 23min walk from St John’s Campus
• 4min walk from Forgate Street Station

Opening times: 16:00 – 23:00 Tuesday to Thursday

16:00 – 1:00 Friday

12:00 – 00:00 Saturday

13:00 – 21:00 Sunday

Fan of a good microbrewery? Head over to the Arch Rivals! This place is right next to Jenny Lind and Charles Hastings, so it’s great for a quick drink after your lecture. There’s lots of craft beer to try and occasionally a bit of classic rock to go along with it. Its interior makes for great photo opportunities, exuding great vibes and making it an enjoyable place to drink with your pals.

Heroes Bar Worcester

26-32 Friar St., Worcester WR1 2LZ

• 32min walk from St John’s Campus
• 8min walk from Forgate Street Station

Opening times: 17:00 – 00:00 Sunday to Wednesday

17:00 – 1:00 Thursday to Friday

15:00 – 1:00 Saturday

Put simply, Heroes is a great place to go and drink with your friends. It’s friendly, quirky, and just all-around fun to hang out and enjoy. There’s plenty on offer to drink, from a classic cocktails and beers to your standard soft drinks, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re on the taller side, keep an eye out for those low beams, especially after you’ve had a few!

Firefly

54 Lowesmoor, Worcester WR1 2SE

• 32min walk from St John’s Campus
• 6min walk from Forgate Street Station

Opening times: 17:00 – 00:00 Sunday to Wednesday

17:00 – 00:00 Sunday to Wednesday

17:00 – 1:00 Thursday to Friday

15:00 – 1:00 Saturday

Firefly is truly a gem for you to discover while studying in Worcester. It’s a great place for a pint while you enjoy a spot of live music, or just to sit and chat with your friends. It boasts a stunning bar to go with its incredible interior, and if you’re enjoying a drink during the summer evenings, their outside area is illuminated by fairy lights, making it a great mood-booster if you’re drinking with the other half.

As always, please drink responsibly, and make sure you’re having lots of fun while you do it!