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This splendid black and white half-timbered pub dates from fourteen-hundred-eleven. Legend has it that King Charles dropped in for a quick one after his rapid exit from the Battle of Worcester in sixteen-hundred-fifty-one. Good pub food is the order of the day now and you might park your sword before embarking on some seared fresh tuna 'Benedict'. A general easing of the tunic and loosening of the laces would be needed to cope with the best end of English lamb covered with a nice crisp crust.

A quick look around outside, a check on the sentries and you could just make room for some rich chocolate and rum pots abetted by a generous dollop of clotted cream. The first coffee house had opened in Oxford the year before and an astute landlord would possibly have been able to offer it in Omberlsey in sixteen-hundred-fifty-one.

If you are in to fish here is an answer for you. Every second Wednesday go to the Venture In, a half-timbered building just off the A449, and enjoy their special fish evening, a sure sign of the kitchen's preferences.

This could be red sea-bream with couscous and Thai-style sauce. It's not that other delights are ignored and there are plenty of meat options. Braised pig's cheek with seared foie gras and caramelised apple is but one.

Desserts aim to quench and could be pear Tatin on cocoa sorbet or caramelised pineapple cake with vanilla ice cream.

There is a short wine list with French and Chilean house wines at around £11.00.

No children under 10 years.

Situated in Cutnall Green, Rajdoot Tandoori is a new addition to the fine dining scene in Worcestershire. Previously The New Inn has been transformed and extended to create a luxurious restaurant and bar. The romantic dining room and the conservatory combine the idealistic Indian richness with moody dramatic lighting and is decorated with artifacts from the sub-continent. The venue reflects an eclectic mix of the finest modern Indian craftsmanship in a sophisticated and contemporary setting.

Kick start your meal with Rajdoot platter, a selection of chicken and fish tikka, tandoori prawn and sheekh kebab, served on a platter or the vegetarian selection of paneer tikka, vegetable samosa, and onion bhajee. If you fancy something more filling then order diced leg of lamb braised in yoghurt with traditional greens, and served laced with cream butter, or venison meat cooked and served over a tongue tickling array of Indian spices along with a variety of Indian breads to hand on the menu.

The Hadley is a lovely 16th century inn with the choice of fine dining minus the formality. You can relax and enjoy delicious food with a well favouredglass of wine or with a pint from the selection of cask ales in the bar, while eating in front of an open log fire. There is also the comfort of a lounge area, a 24 seat bistro and a larger restaurant area. If the weather is being kind you can sit out on the sun trap of a patio or in the beer garden which has a childrens' activity center nearby. There is also one of the oldest Crown Bowling Greens in Britain which is yours if you fancy a game.

Wild mushroom and parmesan risotto, salmon with lemon wedge and black pepper, roast Scottish beef rib-eye and Turkish delight are some of the specials on the menu.