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The Cardinals Hat, 31 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom

The Cardinals Hat - Historic pub with boutique rooms in Worcester city centre

Located in the heart of Worcester on Friar Street, The Cardinals Hat is the city's oldest pub dating to Georgian times. The front and back bars feature wood burners and serve traditional cask ales, local draught beers, and ciders. The property is 300m from Greyfriars' House and Garden, 300m from Tudor House Museum, and 300m from The Commandery. A beer garden offers outdoor seating. The pub serves traditional food including cobs, award-winning pies from sister pub The Fleece Inn, scotch eggs, and cheese platters. An extensive range of malt whiskey and international wines is available. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property.

Additional perks of the hotel

Live music events scheduled throughout the year

Royal Worcester crockery for in-room tea and coffee

Won Visit Worcestershire Awards for Excellence - Best Guest Accommodation

Located 40 km from Gloucestershire

Oak-panelled back room with historic features

Virtual tour available online

Free admission to Worcester Motor Festival nearby

Boutique Rooms

The property offers 6 Georgian-style boutique double bedrooms featuring antique furniture and high ceilings. The King John room includes a mahogany four-poster king size bed, goose down duvet, large en-suite bathroom, and Georgian windows overlooking the pub front. The Elgar room offers a gold baroque king size bed, en-suite bathroom, and a bathtub within the bedroom. The Townshend room includes a king size bed with a headboard made from an original pub door and ensuite shower. The Tilley room features an Orkney style bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.

Other conveniences

Electric kettles in all rooms

Flat-screen TVs

Wardrobes for storage

Free toiletries in private bathrooms

Hairdryers in all bathrooms

Wine/champagne available for guests

Heating throughout rooms

Carpeted floors

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Choose Your Room Category

The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Superior Double Room
2 persons
4 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
3 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
4 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Worcester500 m
Airports
Gloucestershire (GLO) 37.8 km
Birmingham (BHX) 62.2 km
Bus
Bus stop600 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed
  • Adults only
  • Coffee shop

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

The Cardinals Hat, 31 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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The Cardinals Hat, 31 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
Nearby
Church
Worcester Cathedral
270 m
Museum
The Commandery
270 m
Event hall
The Guildhall Worcester
310 m
Museum
Tudor House Museum
40 m
Museum
Museum of Royal Worcester
310 m
Art object
Edward Elgar Statue
120 m
The Greyfriars Friar Street
Greyfriars' House and Garden
120 m
Deansway St Andrews Gardens
Glover's Needle
340 m
Church
St Swithun's Worcester
440 m
Deansway
Worcester College
420 m
Farm
Top Barn Farm Park
460 m
Park
Fort Royal Park
410 m
Shopping Area
Cathedral Square
100 m
Worcester District
Edgar Tower
170 m
Friar St
National Trust
130 m
Croome Park
510 m
Worcester WR1 2HS
Sir Edward Elgar Statue sculpted by Kenneth Potts
120 m
Church
St Helens Church
200 m
Severn Street The Painting House
Piston Gin
330 m
Unit 14
The Gallery
460 m
Croome Park
St Mary Magdalene's Church
460 m
Worcester WR1 1DT
Mercian Regiment Museum
580 m
Restaurants
Starbucks
250 m
6 High Street Cathedral Square
egg'cetera
110 m
14 Friar Street
Papa's Caffe
200 m
6-8 New Street
Coffee#1 Worcester
200 m
4-6 Pump Street
Charlie's Cafe
220 m
Sidbury
GoodRoots
360 m
Royal Porcelain Works Severn Street Royal Porcelain Works
Hangar Cafe
350 m
14 Reindeer Court Mealcheapen Street
Scoff's
320 m
17 New Street
The Crown
570 m
Crown Passage
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