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Spend the night at The Cardinal's Hat
The Cardinal's Hat is Worcester's oldest pub and originally dates back to the fourteenth century. Our 6 Georgian city rooms offer a sense of glamour from the pubs Regency heyday. Enjoy your stay in this dog friendly boutique Worcester hotel!
Read more about our accommodation options below. Book direct for the best deals, including 30% off Sundays!
Rooms are on the second and third floors of our historic building, accessed by stairs.
Our friendly team will be happy to help you with your luggage.
Bed & Breakfast
All rooms boast antique Georgian furniture, TV and wifi, and tea and coffee making facilities with Royal Worcester crockery. Spacious rooms with high ceilings boast comfy king-size beds and luxury bathrooms, and of course the characteristic cosy pub that can be found downstairs.
Breakfast
Included in your booking is the continental breakfast hamper- this is left outside your door and in the in-room fridge for you to enjoy in private, in the comfort of your room.
We also offer another breakfast option. A delicious Full English served between 8am & 10am in the pub. This is an additional £7 per person and must be booked in advance. Please contact us for details or choose the option when booking direct.
Gluten free and vegetarian alternatives can be arranged – let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Parking
Although there is no private parking, we are opposite an NCP car park (Cathedral Plaza, Cathedral, Worcester WR1 2LU)
Sunday Saver
** Sunday Saver – save 30% on Sunday night stays – only available via OUR website!**
Visit Worcestershire Awards for Excellence – Best Guest Accommodation
The upper Georgian section of Worcester’s oldest pub has been revived to offer offering 6 boutique, double bedrooms, refurbished in a way that reflects both the style and quality of the pub itself and the consideration and appreciation of the historic nature of the building.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for gift ideas? Try our Hat gift vouchers – valid for one year from sale date, and can be used for drink, B&B rooms and food.
"Great, Proper Pub"
Great, Proper Pub. An absolute gem of a pub. Great beer, staff and atmosphere all in the centre of Worcester The scotch eggs are something else too! Highly recommended.
Room Names
Each of our rooms is named after a notable Worcester person:
The King John: Named after King John, the 12th-century monarch who signed the Magna Carta and frequently stayed in Worcester, where his tomb lies in the cathedral.
The Elgar: Pays tribute to Sir Edward Elgar, one of England’s most celebrated composers, famous for his iconic works that have become a staple in classical music.
The Scott: Named after the pioneering aviator from Worcester, Sheila Scott, who broke over 100 aviation records, including the first flight over the North Pole in a small aircraft.
The Tilley: Honors Vesta Tilley, the famous music hall performer from Worcester, renowned for her male impersonation acts that captivated audiences both in Britain and the United States.
The Townshend: Inspired by Henry Townshend, a Worcestershire gentleman and diarist, known for documenting the local administration and history during the 17th century.
The Sandon: Celebrates Henry George Sandon, MBE, the esteemed expert on Royal Worcester porcelain and long-time curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum.
