Worcester News readers have been recalling fond memories of an old city pub that was the go-to place for football fans.

Readers remembered the Cavalier Pub, formerly St George's Tavern, in St George’s Lane North, which was a popular spot for Worcester City fans on match days.

The nearby football ground was lost in 2014 for housing, and the empty pub was not far behind it, facing the same fate in 2016 after closing the year before.

Readers shared their memories of the pub, from family occasions to extraordinary rescue missions, on the Worcester News Facebook page.

Vicky Johnson commented: "Used to play pool all the time and was there a lot with my mum and dad, great pub."

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Joanne Collingwood narrated a rather interesting anecdote.

She said: "Yeah, I rescued the old Bilford Road lock keeper out of the canal, after he'd had a skinful in there, tried to pee in the canal and tipped in!

"Good old Dennis!"

Jess Hart said: "The firework displays were great here."

The place serves as a nostalgic canvas for many, including Terry Phillips whose childhood memories from the 1950s were filled with visits to this venue.

He said: "I remember St George's Tavern as a child and standing in the entrance corridor clutching a bottle of Vimto before going to a match with my father."

Christine Hoskins said: "My aunt and Grandmother lived on Flagmeadow Walk.

"On a Sunday I'd walk round to the Tavern and get a jug filled with beer for them."

Jo Hicklin wrote: "What a great pub.

"My mum and dad had their 25th wedding anniversary in the back room.

"Wonderful memories."

Jane Clews commented: "My son and daughter in law had their wedding reception there."

Chris Cox said: "Spent many of time in there, my mum used to be a cleaner there during the 70s.

"Lovely pub."

Karen Workman had a pretty unique memory, commenting: "I remember some of the male teachers from Sammies going down there in the mid 80s going for a pint then coming back to teach us with beer breath."

Among our readers, even some previous landlords reminisced.

"I had the pleasure of being one of the pub's landlords.

"We had some great people using the pub.

"Happy days", said Pete Ward.