If you are in the City with time to spare, looking for refreshment before or after visiting the Festival, here are the organising committee’s favourite pubs in the City centre. Check out the list below, and follow the map (pdf version here).
| Arch Rivals | Modern bar under the railway arches |
| Bell | Traditional pub |
| Bull Baiters | Drinkers bar in an ancient building |
| Cardinal’s hat | Old pub with modern vibe |
| Cocky Anchor | Smart town centre bar |
| Crown | Large Wetherspoon pub |
| Dragon | Traditional pub by Church End Brewery |
| Eagle Vaults | Traditional pub |
| Firefly | Modern bar |
| Hop Lord | Small craft beer bar |
| King Charles II | Old pub |
| Imperial | Traditional pub by Black Country Ales, good for cider too |
| Oil Basin | Modern bar |
| Paul Pry | Old market tavern with modern vibe |
| Plough | Traditional pub |
| Sociable Beer Company | Modern bar (restricted opening hours) |
| Swan (With Two Nicks) | Old pub, and a nightclub |
| Others | Visit whatpub.com and search “Worcester” for a full list |