It’s not just holidaymakers that are attracted to The Malverns; over the past few months lots of new and exciting businesses have been opening their doors across our district. Our towns, Tenbury Wells, Malvern and Upton upon Severn, were already overflowing with independent businesses and fantastic cuisines but now there’s even more to explore with a new health food shop, Japanese menu and bookshop.
The Malverns is positively brimming with new activities, shops and eateries with more exiting plans unfolding over the next few months – see all this, as well as your longstanding favourites, on your next visit.
The Bell at Pensax
This well loved pub has had a stunning renovation and re-opened under new ownership. The Bell has a gorgeous countryside location and a large, sprawling back garden taking in beautiful views. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, a children’s play area as well as a really large selection of ales. There is a woodfired pizza oven as well as a brand new menu, you won’t be disappointed with a visit to this countryside gem.
FInd Out moreThe Violet Bookshop – Upton upon Severn
This pastel painted bookshop has now opened it’s doors on Upton’s Old Street. The Violet bookshop handpicks the best in local and global fiction and non-fiction as well as offering a great selection of children’s books. The friendly owner is bursting with recommendations as well as Parma Violets if you’re lucky!
Find out moreBilberry Café – Malvern Link
Now that the new community hub has opened in Malvern Link’s Victoria Park, it has welcomed a new café to the space. Bilberry Café offers freshly baked cakes & pastries, gelato, posh paninis, cookies and more – as well as a daily specials menu.
Find Out MoreThe Bear and Ragged Staff Reopening – Brandsford
The Bear and Ragged Staff has been taken over by successful landlord David Willson-Lloyd. There are a few ongoing renovations at the pub causing some disruption to opening hours, but normal service should resume from 7 October. Having had a reputation as one of Worcestershire’s finest pub – restaurants regulars will be pleased to know that the talented Head Chef Josh Harris is staying on. Keep updated with the re-opening on the pubs Facebook.
Keep Up to DateNew Menu at The Red Lion – Great Malvern
Great Malvern town centre favourite The Red Lion has launched it’s new menu. Located on St Ann’s road the cosy spot is perfect as the start or end of your hills walk. Food is served 12pm – 7:30pm Monday to Saturday and from 12pm – 5pm on Saturday. Pop in for a light bite such as salt and pepper squid or stay for some filling grub like a Steak and Ale pie followed by treacle tart. See the full menu on their Facebook page, linked below.
Find out moreLittle Figlets Play Area – The Fig, Great Malvern
Popular Great Malvern Restaurant The Fig has brought back it’s upstairs play area. Parents with little ones under 5 years old will be able to enjoy The Fig’s delicious lunch menu while their kids are kept entertained in the fun new space. The Fig is known for it’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients and friendly atmosphere, serving brunch favourites like black pudding hash, scrummy dinners like a Korean Style Chicken Burger, and cocktails made from locally brewed gin.
Find out moreHung’s Kitchen Japanese Menu – Great Malvern
Great Malvern’s long standing Chinese Restaurant has recently been refreshed by its new owners. The menu has had some additions including a great range of Sushi, teriyaki rice bowls and the soft, chewy Japanese rice flour desert Mochi. The shop serves fresh sushi every day and pick up a bargain half price box each day after 8pm.
Find Out moreThe Grape Tree – Great Malvern
This new addition to Great Malvern is a nationwide chain that specialises in whole foods, toiletries, vitamins and supplements. Great Malvern is a hub for health foods already – home to independent health food and organic shops The Bran Tub and Greenlink.
Find Out moreIstanbul Barbers – Great Malvern
A new barbers has opened up on Church Street offering affordable men’s haircare.
Night Owl Brewery – Storridge
Malvern Hills newest brewery opened in Storridge on 14 September. Night Owl Brewery crafts its own traditional craft real ales by hand, using traditional ingredients and cutting out the use of harsh chemicals. With an eye on sustainability Night Owl Brewery recycles all spent grain from the brewery process into animal feed. There are three ales currently available: Flight, a pale ale with notes of grapefruit; Storridge Stout, a roasted barley stout with subtle orange and chocolate notes and Forest, a smooth and rich chestnut bitter. There is outdoor and indoor seating available as well as other local snacks and home made venison dishes on Saturdays.
The brewery’s opening hours are: 12-6pm Thurs, Fri & Sat
Find out moreComing Soon…
Aetheria Gallery & Studio
An eclectic art gallery and exhibition space is coming soon to the old Amnesty bookshop on Edith Walk. The studio will showcase the diverse and unique works of local artists as well as offering curatorial services and workshops.
Aetheria GalleryThe Old Hunting Lodge at The Talbot
Keep an eye out for the re-opening of this historic pub this October under a slightly different name, The Old Hunting Lodge. The café/ bar will be opening on 12 October 2024 with a free hog roast. The fine dining restaurant and hotel will be opening later as it is currently undergoing renovations.
Opened Summer 2024
- The Picnic Box Re Opening – Great Malvern
- J. Maverick Craft Ales & Ciders – Upton upon Severn
- Coffee Wolf – Upton upon Severn
- Cromwell’s Ale & Wine – Upton upon Severn
- Kings Ink – Link Top
- Escape to the Lake – Leigh
- Astley Vineyard, Shepherds Huts – Stourport-on-Severn
- Playground Pilates Studio – Stanford Bridge
- The English Country House – Tenbury Wells
- B&M – Great Malvern
- Papas Caffe – Great Malvern
- Native – Tenbury Wells
- The Technology Station – Great Malvern
Opened Spring 2024
- Madresfield Butchers and Grill – Great Malvern
- Amaze Move to New Location and New Malvern Market – Great Malvern
- Regal Folk Festival – Tenbury Wells
- Brewbox – Great Malvern
- The Little Herb Remedy – Tenbury Wells
- Madry of Malvern – Malvern Link
- Professor Willy’s – Great Malvern
- Louise James Florist Move to Malvern Link
- New Amnesty Bookshop Now Open – Great Malvern
- Royal Oak – Leigh Sinton
- Ralph Court Gardens – Dinosaur World
- The Red Lion – Holt Heath
- Malvern Hills Florists – Great Malvern
- Papa’s Caffe – Great Malvern
- St Richards Hospice Clearance Shop – Barnards Green
- Croome Changing Places Toilet
- Upton Toilets Renovation
Opened Autumn/ Winter 2023/24
- Russell Ankers Jewellery – Tenbury Wells
- Hillbilly’s Open Eat In Location – Malvern Link
- The Lantern – Great Malvern
- The Cobhouse Country Park – Wichenford
- St. Richards Hospice Charity Shop – Barnards Green
- Eternally Ageless Aesthetics – Tenbury Wells
- Fox, Town and Country – Great Malvern
- Grace & Mae Hair and Beauty – Great Malvern
- Dandelion – Upton upon Severn
- Pitter Potter – Tenbury Wells
- Seasalt – Great Malvern
- The Unicorn Refurbishment – Great Malvern
- London House Café Refurbishment – Malvern Link
- Upton upon Severn Public Toilet Refurbishment
Opened Spring/Summer 2023
- Mini golf at Café No 8, Upton upon Severn
- Happy Bike, bike hire and repairs in Great Malvern
- Malverns Coffee Culture, Great Malvern
- Garlands Flowers, florist in Tenbury Wells
- Thai Cuisine at The Plume of Feathers, Castlemorton
- Rossiter Books, Great Malvern
- Alturo Lounge Café Bar, Great Malvern
- Vintage 496 – Great Malvern
- Mini Golf at Top Barn – Holt Heath
- Dirty D’s Doughnuts – Great Malvern
- The Fig Deli – Great Malvern
- Lonsdale’s Fresh Produce – Link Top
- Rainbow Crafts – Tenbury Wells
