A NEW bar is opening in Worcester to the public today.

Tortugas Worcester is promising a taste of the Caribbean with authentic Caribbean food and rum based tiki cocktails and classics.

The co-owners behind the new bar, in Friar Street, are chef Everton Lawson, Abbie Latham and Connor Mazzocchi.

Abbie said: "This is the dream.

"We have both been bartenders in Worcester for a long time and we have always wanted our own, so we decided let's do it."

Connor added: "We took over the lease in December, and has been a lot of hard work.

"We have gone for a unique look to it."

The bar enjoyed a soft opening, to friends, family and local businesses on Monday night, opening to the public today.