The Botanist

The Botanist Worcester sits right in Cathedral Square and brings a more theatrical, plant-draped style to the city's food and drink scene. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while someone else orders the cocktails.

It is built for casual drinks, dinners with friends, and slightly more occasion-feeling outings, with cocktails, a freshly cooked menu, and a regular live-music programme all part of the mix. The setting gives it a lively, dressed-up feel without tipping into anything too stiff, so it works well when you want somewhere with a bit more atmosphere than a standard bar or restaurant.

A good pick for cocktails, longer lunches, and dogs quietly judging the botanical abundance while everyone stays together.