The Imperial Tavern, Worcester

Really fine old city-centre pub, given a new lease of life by Black Country Ales. Four different seating areas wrapping around the central servery: the main bar at the front, a smaller side section with an alcove opposite, a live music performance area - in entertaining open-mic use when I visited - on the far corner and a lounge at the back. Excellent selection of ten real ales - including a rare Worthington's White Shield in cask form (£3.60) amongst the six guests, plus four of the brewery's own beers - on the various handpumps plus nine boxed ciders.

Traditional pub not far from the train station. It seemed a bit quiet on my Friday afternoon visit with only 3 other customers in. The usual 3 house beers plus another 7 guests. I went for Saved By The Bell from Bespoke brewing which was fine. A lot of old photos of Worcester pubs on the walls. A decent pub.