Wye Valley HPA at the Hop Pole, Droitwich

The Hop Pole is a lovely merchant’s pub which sits at the end of one of Droitwich’s oldest streets. As you enter, you come in reach of a corner bar. To the right is a pool room, while on the left is a variety of small seating by the window surrounding the fireplace. There’s also an upstairs balcony that offers a more secluded area. Then there’s one long wooden oak bar which is unsurprisingly decorated with hops. There’s a small nest by a fruit machine with a small overhead TV for those who like to keep their eyes on live events. At the end of the bar is the cosy with plush seating and a piano if it takes your fancy. Little is known about the upstairs area of the pub. There’s an outside decking area for smoking followed by a large beer garden which leads out into the street beyond. The pub serves great value home-cooked lunches during the week.