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You'll find the Kingfisher in Bushley, a straightforward pub and restaurant sitting right on the banks of the River Severn in the northern Cotswolds.
It's the kind of place where you can pop in for a casual drink or settle down for a proper meal in proper country pub surroundings, with the river essentially on your doorstep. The name's a reference to the kingfisher birds you'll often see skimming along the water, and if the weather's decent, eating while watching the Severn flow past is genuinely one of the pleasures of the area.
What makes this location work is how genuinely rural and quiet it is. You feel like you've stepped away from the main tourist trails, which means it's ideal if you've been out walking and need somewhere to rest and refuel, or if you just fancy a relaxed meal without any pretence. The food is proper country pub fare, and the welcome from the staff is warm and unpretentious.
Tewkesbury sits just a short drive away if you want to explore further. That historic town marks the confluence of the Severn and Avon rivers and boasts an impressive Abbey if you fancy adding some cultural substance to your day. The Kingfisher works well as a meal stop while you're exploring this part of the Worcestershire-Cotswolds border, or equally as somewhere to base yourself for a longer visit.
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