The Fleece Inn

4.6

2201 Reviews

£25 and under

Home cooking

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Great for craft beers
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to the Fleece Inn, Bretforton.
The Fleece Inn is the perfect rural retreat, the quintessential English country pub. Just a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswolds and boasting roaring open fires for the winter months, open garden and apple orchard for the summer sun and a friendly welcome all year round.
With real ales and ciders aplenty this historical pub is a favourite with Real Ale lovers, and the welcoming atmosphere and good food attract visitors from all over the world.
Seasonal and local ingredients are prized, including our famous Asparagus menu in Spring.

Reservable tables are in the pub (standard) or undercover in our orchard (outdoor). There are lots of orchard picnic tables that are not reserved in advance, available for eating and drinking in the sunshine! Dogs are welcome throughout the pub & orchard.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Home cooking, British, Pub
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01386 831173
Website
http://www.thefleeceinn.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our medieval barn is available for private functions, weddings and parties. Individual parts of the pub can also be reserved for private dining for groups of 8 to 18.

Location
The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 7JE
Neighbourhood
Evesham
Cross Street
We are opposite St Leonard's Church. Parking in The Cross & nearby stre
Parking details
We are in the heart of the village of Bretforton, opposite St Leonard's Church. Parking is in the village 'Cross' outside the Fleece or nearby streets.<br />
Public transit
Finding us: We are in the heart of the village of Bretforton, opposite St Leonard's Church. Parking is in the village 'Cross' or nearby streets. Please be considerate when parking, and don't block access to residents and emergency vehiclesPlease come to the bar on arrival and we will shoe you to your table. Table and bar service available.Use WR11 7JE for SatNavs. What3Words: https://w3w.co/calculating.commenced.glidersThe nearest rail stations are Honeybourne or Evesham on the Worcester/Malvern - London line. The nearest taxis are in Evesham and best booked in advance. There is a limited bus service from Evesham.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Worcestershire
Best Overall
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Best Food
Worcestershire
Best Service
Worcestershire
Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Healthy
Worcestershire
Great for fine wines
Worcestershire
Vegetarian-friendly
Worcestershire
Lively
Worcestershire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fleece Inn, a historic gem nestled in the Cotswolds, offers an "excellent atmosphere" with its cozy open fires and rustic charm. Known for "amazing pies" and a "superb menu," this National Trust property delights with "attentive service" and a "great choice of beers." A must-visit for a quintessentially English pub experience.

2,201 Reviews

B
Brian
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmospheric old pub. Friendly staff and terrific Sunday roast. Wye Valley bitter and a very passable Merlot. What is not to like
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Colum
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff, good choice of beers and great food. - We had different Sunday roasts, very filling!
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Ian
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This pub is famous for its pies and they didn’t disappoint. Good service alongside the excellent food despite it being a busy Friday evening. The tables are rustic and pretty close together but it’s a busy historic pub so it’s what you expect. Good choice of beer.
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Stuart
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique experience and ambiance. Excellent food. Friendly service.
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David
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Fleece is not only a very old old favourite with us, it housed within very old, original building. You scan virtually sit within the main fireplace, which has witchcraft signs on the floor. You dine on and around much of the original 17th century furniture used by the family that occupied the building before it became a pub - great history, great ambience and Nigel the Landlord makes this a place where many events happen with a true Cotswold welcome. BEST PUB ON WORCESTERSHIRE BY FAR!
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Bill
VIP
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday lunch First class service Excellent wine list and a good selection ion menu including specials
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Geoffrey
South Wales
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday Roast Lunch, Beef. Poorly presented. Gravy thin and tasteless. Beef too thin to cut. Vegetables sloppy and few of them. Yorkshire pudding burnt on the outside undercooked on the inside.
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Sam
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to see the folk band then for a meal, brilliant as always and the food is amazing!
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Angie
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son was married here 18 months ago which was amazing, his son was born 8 weeks ago so we took him and had Sunday lunch which did not disappoint the fleece is a beautiful place to visit and have lunch The food and service is first class We will return Thankyou
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Lesley
Worcestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely old pub with open fires and great ambience. Five of us shared a table to eat here on Friday and Saturday evening. We were part of a very large group all down for a musical weekend, so the Fleece staff were very busy. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, despite being under pressure. The food was piping hot and we all had decent-sized portions. No complaints, and we’ll be back again next year!
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FAQs

The Fleece Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat. The Fleece Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01386 831173.

The Fleece Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 2201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 7JE

Additional information

Cross Street
We are opposite St Leonard's Church. Parking in The Cross & nearby stre
Neighbourhood
Evesham
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Home cooking, British, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are in the heart of the village of Bretforton, opposite St Leonard's Church. Parking is in the village 'Cross' outside the Fleece or nearby streets.<br />
Public transit
Finding us: We are in the heart of the village of Bretforton, opposite St Leonard's Church. Parking is in the village 'Cross' or nearby streets. Please be considerate when parking, and don't block access to residents and emergency vehiclesPlease come to the bar on arrival and we will shoe you to your table. Table and bar service available.Use WR11 7JE for SatNavs. What3Words: https://w3w.co/calculating.commenced.glidersThe nearest rail stations are Honeybourne or Evesham on the Worcester/Malvern - London line. The nearest taxis are in Evesham and best booked in advance. There is a limited bus service from Evesham.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefleeceinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01386 831173
Private party facilities
Our medieval barn is available for private functions, weddings and parties. Individual parts of the pub can also be reserved for private dining for groups of 8 to 18.

The Fleece Inn

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