Name of restaurant or pub: The Venture In

Location: Ombersley, Worcester, WR9 0EW

Telephone number: 01905 620552

Approx. cost per head: £22 +

Comments on wine list/beer: Pretty good, some interwesting Oz and NZ wines. Reasonable mark up

Review:
The place is housed in a 16th (?) century building with approx 30 covers so booking is advisable. They operate on a fixed price basis.

Lunch is £22 for 2 courses and £26 for 3 courses. Dinner is £31 for 2 courses and £36 for 3 courses.

The day I went, we had souffle and cappicio. Both well executed. Main courses were Hake on mash potato and chicken in a ragu. Vegetables were served on the side. Portions were on the generous side but was not huge. Most guides claimed that this is a French restaurant but its more like Modern European a la Browns in Worcester. I would definitely return.

Eddie – eddie@bottlesandcooks.com

Name of restaurant or pub: Browns

Location: The Oldcornmill, South Quay, Worcester WR1 2JJ

Web site: http://www.brownsrestaurant.co.uk/

Telephone number: 0190526263

Date of visit: 11 September 2009

Approx. cost per head: From £10.75

Comments on wine list/beer: Excellent value with some really decent wines

Review:
This is set in a converted warehouse by the river. Its a bit better decorated than St John’s in London.

The food is modern European and there is an array of menus ranging from Express Lunch (£10.75 for 2 courses), fixed price lunch and dinner to a la carte.

The day I went, I had Caesar salad followed by a broad bean and pea risotto off the express menu. Both were pretty good.

The wine list is really good value and I nearly went for the Ch Gloria 1970 at £85. But then, for a St Julian Cru Bourgeois, it could be 10 years too far even though 1970 was a great year for Gloria.I might go back and just try it to see if I am right.

There is a public car park round the corner.

Eddie – eddie@bottlesandcooks