Wharf, Stourport-on-Severn

The Wharf is a pub and entertainments venue lying at the heart of a historic complex of canal basins. Goods facilities, of which the building was a part, grew at the Severn terminus of the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, which opened in 1768. Prior to this there had been no town on the site, just a hamlet known as Mitton.

The pub makes good use of an original Canal Company warehouse, dating from 1771, which was converted in 2015 into a pub, music and events venue.

It is open four days a week and may be closed for private functions on Friday or Saturday, otherwise live music and other entertainments are held most days. It can be hired for up to 150 people. Outside, there is seating overlooking the basins.

Enter through the main door into a small lobby area and bar, serving two changing cask ales, usually from Hobson's or Wye Valley. Doors open to an impressively dimensioned main room, with high curved brick walls extending right up to the high rafters above. It is dominated by the stage, with comfortable seating surrounding a dance floor. Stairs lead up to a small balcony.

For the latest listing of live bands and Sunday Karaoke nights see the website home page and Facebook. Pool night is on Thursdays.

There is level wheelchair access to the bar, performance area and WCs (not adapted).