HAPPY memories of a former pub have been shared by past customers amid fears the building is falling into disrepair.

The Raven on Droitwich Road used to be a pub, carvery and had a popular indoor play area with a ball pit before it closed in 2019.

Since its closure, it has remained empty and has been subjected to various forms of vandalism.

Cllr Mel Allcott is appealing for someone to take over The Raven as she fears the 'unloved' pub is falling into further disrepair.

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Worcester News readers shared their memories on the once-thriving pub.

Clive Burns said: "We used to drink there in the 80s and early 90s when it was a proper pub with a pool table, a jukebox and a good crowd.

"It was always fairly busy and had a good atmosphere.

"I do not remember when all that changed but I went back for a family meal a few years ago and could not believe it was the same place.

"It was completely terrible, with bad food, bad beer and the most unfriendly vibe.

"It is no surprise it closed - a real shame."

Saffi Hanley said: "When we lived up there, we loved it.

"We would take the dog on a walk and sit outside.

"There are no family pubs or clubs left."

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Many residents said how the pub used to be one of the '"go to venues" in the 80s and 90s.

Alex Kear-Hill added: "My grandad pretty much kept that place open.

"His stool is probably in the bar, many happy memories of a carvery and beer.

"That said, times have changed, and the Droitwich Road has had too many pubs close for a long time."

However, since then, many claimed the pub went on a steady decline, with the food and service going downhill.

One visitor to the pub said: "Probably the worst meal I have ever had in a pub!

"Also, the service was terrible, and the atmosphere was chaotic, with kids running everywhere!"

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Cllr Mel Allcott remembered going into The Raven in her early 20s for drinks with friends and, as time progressed, going there on a Sunday with her family.

An application was initially put forward by the Stonegate Pub Company, which hoped to convert the former carvery’s ‘play barn’ into seven new rooms.

However, this was soon withdrawn.