Food and drink near the hills
Pubs, cafés and tea rooms close to the walks, grouped by area. There is nowhere to eat on the ridge itself, so plan your stop around the start or finish.
Great Malvern
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Hotel · Great Malvern
A large hotel beside the Priory in the centre of Great Malvern, convenient for the station and the walks up from the town.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Abbey Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Abbey Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge, St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
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Café · Great Malvern
A coffee stop on Abbey Road by the Priory, close to the start of walks from the town centre. It posts opening changes on Facebook.
- By a walk start
- Near a station
Website for Abbey Road Coffee (opens in a new tab) Directions to Abbey Road Coffee (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
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Restaurant · Great Malvern
Afternoon tea needs 24 hours’ notice: choose the afternoon tea option when booking.
- Afternoon tea
Website for Aldwyn’s at Ellerslie (opens in a new tab) Directions to Aldwyn’s at Ellerslie (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge, St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
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Café · Great Malvern
A traditional town-centre tea room that says it has welcomed walkers for more than a century. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Afternoon tea
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Hotel · Great Malvern
A hotel with a restaurant in a Victorian building on Graham Road, in the town.
- Check it’s open before booking
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Breakfast
- Food on site
Website for The Cotford Hotel and L'amuse-Bouche Restaurant (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Cotford Hotel and L'amuse-Bouche Restaurant (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
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Bakery and café · Great Malvern
At the top of the town centre on Worcester Road: bread, cakes and lunch to take up the hill. It has a dedicated dog-friendly area inside.
- Dogs welcome
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for FAUN Bakery & Café (opens in a new tab) Call FAUN Bakery & Café Directions to FAUN Bakery & Café (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
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Hotel · Great Malvern
A pub-hotel in central Great Malvern. The hotel says the walking trails to the top of the hills start just over the road. There is no lift.
- Walk from the door
- Near a station
- Breakfast
- Food on site
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Foley Arms Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Foley Arms Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
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Café · Great Malvern
On Church Street in the town centre, a few minutes from Belle Vue Terrace and the start of the walk up to St Ann’s Well.
- By a walk start
- Near a station
Website for The Lyttelton Well Café (opens in a new tab) Call The Lyttelton Well Café Directions to The Lyttelton Well Café (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge, St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
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Café · Great Malvern
On Abbey Road by the Priory, a minute from Belle Vue Terrace: breakfast before a walk from the town.
- By a walk start
- Near a station
Website for Mac & Jac's (opens in a new tab) Call Mac & Jac's Directions to Mac & Jac's (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
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Hotel · Great Malvern
A Georgian hotel on Belle Vue Terrace in the centre of Great Malvern, a short walk from the paths up the hills. Its Mulberry Tree restaurant serves afternoon tea daily.
- Walk from the door
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Food on site
- Afternoon tea
Website for Mount Pleasant Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Mount Pleasant Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
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Pub · Great Malvern
A freehouse on Bank Street in Malvern, with food and cask ales.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
- Near a station
Website for The Nag's Head (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Nag's Head (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon, St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
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Pub · Great Malvern
On St Ann’s Road, the lane up to St Ann’s Well, so it sits right on the walk from the town centre onto the hills. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
- Near a station
- Garden
Website for The Red Lion (opens in a new tab) Call The Red Lion Directions to The Red Lion (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
West Malvern
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Pub · West Malvern
A community-owned village pub in West Malvern, close to the Dingle car park and the western paths up to the Beacon. There is no pub car park.
- Dogs welcome
Website for The Brewers Arms (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Brewers Arms (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
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Café · West Malvern
A café in West Malvern on the path up towards Sugarloaf Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon.
Website for Sugarloaf Café (opens in a new tab) Directions to Sugarloaf Café (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon
Upper Colwall
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Pub · Upper Colwall
A freehouse in Upper Colwall on the western slopes that bills itself as a stop after a walk on the hills.
- Dogs welcome
Website for The Chase Inn (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Chase Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon, Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche
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Café · Upper Colwall
A small visitor centre and community café just west of the Wyche Cutting, with a free car park. Well-behaved dogs are allowed inside.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Website for Malvern Hills GeoCentre and Cafe H2O (opens in a new tab) Directions to Malvern Hills GeoCentre and Cafe H2O (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
Colwall
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Hotel · Colwall
A country-house hotel in Colwall village, close to the station and handy for car-free walks over the ridge. Dogs are welcome in some rooms. Afternoon tea needs 48 hours’ notice.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Colwall Park Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Colwall Park Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Colwall to Great Malvern over the hills, Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche
Malvern Wells
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Hotel · Malvern Wells
A hillside hotel above Malvern Wells with wide views east. It serves afternoon tea in its restaurant or on the covered terrace (book at least 24 hours ahead), and has pet-friendly rooms.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
- Accessible rooms
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Cottage in the Wood (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Cottage in the Wood (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche, Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive
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Inn · Malvern Wells
On the A449 below the eastern slopes at Malvern Wells, a short climb from the Wyche. The inn describes itself as family and dog friendly.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Food on site
- Rooms
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Railway Inn (opens in a new tab) Call The Railway Inn Directions to The Railway Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
Birtsmorton
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Pub · Birtsmorton
At Birtsmorton, about 5 km south-east of British Camp: a drive from the hills, but a quiet country pub for the southern end. Dogs welcome on a lead.
- Dogs welcome
- Garden
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Farmers Arms (opens in a new tab) Call Farmers Arms Directions to Farmers Arms (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
Malvern Link
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Café · Malvern Link
At the Morgan Motor Company’s visitor centre in Malvern Link: a lunch or tea stop if you visit the Morgan factory. Dogs welcome.
- Dogs welcome
- Near a station
- Afternoon tea
Website for FAUN at Morgan Experience (opens in a new tab) Call FAUN at Morgan Experience Directions to FAUN at Morgan Experience (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
British Camp
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Hotel · British Camp
Directly across the road from the British Camp car park, so it is the obvious stop before or after the hillfort. The hotel says walking maps are available from reception.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Breakfast
- Food on site
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Malvern Hills Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Malvern Hills Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Black Hill easier-access trail, British Camp and reservoir circular
Castlemorton
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Pub · Castlemorton
On the edge of Castlemorton Common, about 3 km south-east of British Camp: a stop for walks at the southern end of the hills.
- Garden
Website for Plume of Feathers (opens in a new tab) Call Plume of Feathers Directions to Plume of Feathers (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
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Pub · Castlemorton
In Castlemorton, about 3.5 km south-east of British Camp, below the southern end of the ridge. It posts news on Facebook rather than a website.
Website for The Robin Hood (opens in a new tab) Call The Robin Hood Directions to The Robin Hood (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
British Camp (Wynds Point)
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Café · British Camp (Wynds Point)
Right beside British Camp car park, at the start of the climb to the hillfort. It posts news and opening times on Facebook.
- By a walk start
Website for Sally's Place (opens in a new tab) Call Sally's Place Directions to Sally's Place (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Black Hill easier-access trail, British Camp and reservoir circular
St Ann's Well
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Café · St Ann's Well
Halfway up the classic climb from the town to the Worcestershire Beacon, in the old well house. Vegetarian, with outdoor seating.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Website for St Ann's Well Café (opens in a new tab) Directions to St Ann's Well Café (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
Welland
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Restaurant · Welland
A food-led inn at Welland, about 4 km east of British Camp: a drive rather than a walk from the hills. Call ahead if you plan to bring a dog.
- Dogs welcome
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Inn at Welland (opens in a new tab) Call The Inn at Welland Directions to The Inn at Welland (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall
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Café · Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall
A tearoom on Jubilee Drive with a balcony looking west over Herefordshire, close to the Jubilee Drive car parks. It says booking is essential for breakfast and lunch.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Website for The Kettle Sings (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Kettle Sings (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche, Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive
Malvern
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Hotel · Malvern
Afternoon tea in the Grovewood restaurant; book at least 24 hours ahead and request dietary versions when booking.
- Breakfast
- EV charging
- Accessible rooms
- Food on site
- Afternoon tea
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Malvern (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Malvern (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
Upper Wyche
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Inn · Upper Wyche
High on the eastern side by the Wyche Cutting, close to the Beacon Road car parks, with views over the Severn Vale.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Food on site
- Rooms
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Wyche Inn (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Wyche Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
Eastnor
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Café · Eastnor
A takeaway stop at the Eastnor Deer Park entrance, passed by the long walk between Ledbury and Colwall.
Website for The Woodshed Café (Eastnor Deer Park) (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Woodshed Café (Eastnor Deer Park) (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
Colwall Green
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Pub · Colwall Green
At Colwall Green on Walwyn Road, about 1.5 km from Colwall station: useful at the Colwall end of station-to-station walks.
Website for The Yew Tree Inn (opens in a new tab) Call The Yew Tree Inn Directions to The Yew Tree Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
We list places on merit and nobody pays to appear in the lists above. Paid placements are always labelled. Opening hours change, especially out of season, so check before you travel.