Herefordshire

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LocAle

Branch area pubs selling LocAle

  • Allensmore
    • Three Horseshoes Inn Allensmore HR2 9AS Telephone(01981) 570329

      A good-sized old timber-framed pub with a friendly welcoming atmosphere set back from the main road. Although having a single central bar, the old timbers break up the space into public bar area with pool table, lounge and restaurant. Very popular for its food, the Three Horseshoes serves traditional, home-cooked bar snacks and full meals with vegetarian and children's menus with smaller portions of many items available. Bus stops at Locks Garage opposite.

  • Almeley
    • Bells Inn Almeley HR3 6LF Telephone(01544) 327216

      A genuine welcome is guaranteed at this enthusiastically run, traditional country inn set in the heart of its rural community. The low-ceilinged bar has an alcove housing the dartboard. Occasional weekend food pop ups are posted on Facebook. One guest beer is typically from a local brewery. Runner-up Herefordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2021. Hereford Times Pub of the Year 2022

  • Bartestree
    • Godwins Bartestree HR1 4BX Telephone(01432) 851816

      Built as a substantial private house in 1870 and only becoming a pub in 1954, the Godwins is noted for its striking red brick Gothic appearance. It also contains many reminders, most notably in the cellar, of the original owner, William Godwin, who also owned the famous local tile works. With the threat of conversion int flats removed, and under new ownership, it has been completely refurbished as a boutique hotel, with six en-suite rooms. Furnishings are antique, in keeping with the building.

  • Bishops Frome
    • Chase Inn 4 Bridge Street Bishops Frome WR6 5BP Telephone(01885) 490358

      Imposing pub facing onto the village green. A main lounge bar, with two fine bay windows, divides into separate dining and a drinking areas – the latter with comfy corner sofa and wood-burner. A public bar to the rear offers pool, darts and TV. Homely and friendly, with many original features, it offers accommodation consisting of five en-suite rooms. Traditional pub meals are served evenings only with curry, fish and chips, and pie nights.

    • Green Dragon Bishops Frome WR6 5BP Telephone(01885) 490607

      A warren of flagstone-floored rooms, genuine low beams and a fabulous inglenook fireplace are a treat for visitors to this 17th Century village inn that lies at the heart of its community. Children and dogs are welcome. En-suite self-catering accommodation is available.

  • Bodenham
    • England's Gate Inn Bodenham HR1 3HU Telephone(01568) 797286

      Sixteenth century black and white inn that has been opened out internally and extensively modernised, but still retains fine original timbers and a flagstone floor. The single, large bar contrasts with a number of more intimate nooks and crannies. The guest beer is usually from a local brewery. It enjoys a loyal following for its excellent and affordable food (served daily), with traditional roasts on Sundays. Letting rooms are in the newly-converted coach house. Beer Cider & Food festival held each July.

  • Bosbury
    • Bell Inn Bosbury HR8 1PX Telephone(01531) 640285

      A two-bar black and white half-timbered inn in a terrace opposite the imposing village church, the bells of which lend the place its name. A restaurant area serving food (not Tues or Sun eves) contrasts with a basic yet comfortable public bar, replete with grand fireplace, alcoves and books and newspapers. Friendly and welcoming this pub lies at the heart of its community. A large garden features at the rear. Plenty of on-street parking is available.

  • Bredenbury
    • Barneby Inn Bredenbury HR7 4TF Telephone(01885) 482233

      An impressive Georgian house that became a pub (the New Inn) in Victorian times but was more recently renamed after a local family. The friendly bar is decorated with a wide range of old implements and tools associated with country crafts. The good value food includes traditional bar snacks and vegetarians are well catered for. Set in half an acre of gardens.

  • Brimfield
    • Roebuck Brimfield SY8 4NE Telephone(01584) 711827

      A community-orientated village local with village store attached. The large bar houses a pool table and features interesting old maps, while to the rear is a separate restaurant. Traditional home prepared pub fare is offered, sourced locally where possible, suitable for a range of appetites. The guest beer may come from more distant breweries.

  • Bringsty Common
    • Live & Let Live Bringsty Common WR6 5UW Telephone(01886) 821462

      A real survivor, the 'Live' was saved from conversion into a house following a long-running campaign by locals and CAMRA either side of the millennium. The present owners are to be commended for the outstanding renovation that transformed this isolated Grade II-listed ex-cider house. Located off a track on the common, and Herefordshire's only thatched pub, it features exquisite exposed timbers, flagstone floors, a fine fireplace, and numerous oak settles. Quality locally-sourced food is enjoyed in the bar and (upstairs) restaurant.

  • British Camp
    • Malvern Hills Hotel Jubilee Drive British Camp WR13 6DW Telephone(01684) 540690

      Located high on the Malvern Hills, in the shadow the Herefordshire Beacon, this enthusiastically-run and comfortable venue has been popular with walkers and locals for generations. It offers up to five ales to the many drinkers who enjoy the atmosphere in the wood-panelled main bar. Two stylish restaurants provide affordable quality dining, as well as a good range of bar meals. Refurbished accommodation and a conference room top it off neatly. Dry dogs and children are welcome - the latter until 4pm.

  • Bromyard
    • Falcon Hotel 4 Broad Street Bromyard HR7 4BT Telephone(01885) 483034

      For many years this relatively unspoilt 16th century hotel was rendered over, but the plasterwork was later removed to reveal the impressive timbers. Long a centre of town life it now consists of a bar, restaurant and conference facilities. Meals include bar snacks, and a la carte. Families are welcome.

    • Inn at Bromyard 19-21 High Street Bromyard HR7 4AA Telephone(01885) 489996

      The timber framing reveals that this attractive pub and restaurant in the town centre was once two buildings, dating from the 17th century. The internal rooms have been knocked through, although the remaining timber frame creates a degree of separation. There is a large patio to the rear. Freshly prepared meals are served and families are welcome. Accommodation consists of five en-suite double rooms, and there is a small function room/private dining room.

    • Kings Arms 45 High Street Bromyard HR7 4AE Telephone07487 279596

      A fine timber-framed building, dating from 1520, that boasts the largest chimney in the area. Inside there are two oak-beamed bars, with a friendly atmosphere: the rear bar has a pool table. The pub has darts, dominoes and crib teams. Traditional pub food is available, freshly prepared and using local produce, including a children's menu. Families are welcome until 8pm.

    • Queen's Arms 30 High Street Bromyard HR7 4AE Telephone(01885) 489436

      A fine 400-year- old timber-framed building, with a more modern frontage, recently rescued from decay and closure under Pubco ownership. It has been renovated with a central bar and bare wood floor. Pool table at the rear.

    • Rose & Lion 5 New Road Bromyard HR7 4AJ Telephone(01885) 482381

      Longstanding member of Wye Valley pub estate, the 'Rosie' is very much a town pub from the old school, that has a loyal following by locals. Two small largely unaltered rooms are complemented by a further bar area to the rear, plus a more contemporary annexe and a pleasant garden. Furnished throughout in a modern but appropriate style, there is always a real buzz about the place. Pop up food events are held on the middle Saturday and last Sunday of every month, when a bar is also open in the pub garden. The car park is small, but there is free on-street parking nearby.

  • Bromyard Downs
    • Royal Oak Norton Bromyard Downs HR7 4QP Telephone(01885) 482585

      Large multi-roomed, refurbished timber-framed pub with separate bars and dining room, plus and a brick-built single-floor extension, that serves as a function room. Outside there are patio and extensive garden drinking areas, and a spacious children's play area enjoying views towards Bromyard. Open All Day Bank Holidays.

  • Canon Pyon
    • Nags Head Canon Pyon HR4 8NY Telephone(01432) 830725

      Refitted in contemporary style, the large single bar in this 17th century building has original timbers, flagstone floor and feels very cosy with its real fire. The bar and the separate restaurant offer a range of home prepared food from bar snacks to a full à la carte menu and a roast on Sundays. Food is not served on Sunday or Monday evenings. Outside is a large adventure playground. In the mid-80s this was the first home of the Wye Valley Brewery, whose beers still feature.

  • Carey
    • Cottage of Content Carey HR2 6NG Telephone(01432) 840242

      A beautiful, part black-and-white building in delightful surroundings - a real classic country pub, with parts dating from 1485. There are two bars and a separate restaurant. Although food of high quality predominates, drinkers are welcome. Booking is advised at most times for the freshly-prepared bar meals at lunchtime and a la carte in the evening. There is a large garden to the rear. Local cider from Ross-on-Wye and Carey Organics. NB: closes for a week in February.

  • Chance's Pitch
    • Wellington Inn Chance's Pitch WR13 6HW Telephone(01684) 540269

      Isolated roadside destination on the main Ledbury-Malvern road, this is a much-extended, multi-level inn that majors on dining, but also happily caters for the drinkers particularly with local ales. A comfortable and plainly-decorated drinkers bar area presents a traditional feel, with a lounge on the lower level offering views out across open country. Two restaurant areas to the rear offer a wide range of often locally-sourced meals - from sandwiches to full a la carte.

  • Clehonger
    • Seven Stars Clehonger HR2 9SL Telephone(01432) 277274

      Bought out of Pubco ownership, this pub has been completely refurbished and extended. It is a community pub with good value traditional pub meals, a skittle alley which doubles as a function room and pub teams flourish in skittles, petanque and phat.

  • Colwall
    • Colwall Park Hotel Walwyn Road Colwall WR13 6QG Telephone(01684) 879662

      Sedate and plush, but informal bar in an up-market hotel in the centre of the village, with all the usual facilities - restaurant, conference and function room etc. The latter has a private bar - with real ale. Convenient for railway station and an excellent starting point for a walk on the Malvern Hills. Bar snacks and meals freshly prepared from local ingredients.

    • Yew Tree Walwyn Road Colwall WR13 6ED Telephone(01684) 355023

      Carefully refurbished comfortable village pub near Colwall Green. Offers extensive food options now that the kitchen has been rebuilt.

  • Dilwyn
    • Crown Inn Dilwyn HR4 8HL Telephone(01544) 318063

      Herefordshire's first community-owned pub was originally a black and white coaching inn, before the lovely black-and-white village was bypassed. The 17th century building has been re-fronted and much altered although lots of beams remain visible in the two-bars inside. Seasonal Menu, with something new every month. Home cooked English & Italian dishes. The pub caters for large group bookings up to 30 in the lounge and private events in the main pub or large garden, which has a marquee. Open Mic Night is held on 2nd Wednesday of the month. Summer events include a Music festival, Beer festivals, BBQ's, and Garden Parties.

  • Dinmore
    • Railway Inn Dinmore HR1 3JP Telephone(01568) 797053

      Large, split-level pub on the wooded slopes of Dinmore Hill originally built for workers on the adjacent tunnel on the Hereford-Shrewsbury railway line. The gardens, with large patio and children's play area, extend down to the River Lugg and offer views to the distant Malvern Hills. The wooden beamed public and lounge bars are complemented by an upstairs dining room. An eclectic mix of cuisine is offered, home-prepared from local ingredients.

  • Dorstone
    • Pandy Inn Dorstone HR3 6AN Telephone(01981) 550273

      Opposite a small village green, the Pandy boasts a history dating back to the 12th century. Although now opened-out inside, discrete areas provide for a more intimate feel, alongside timber-framing, exposed stone walls and a huge fireplace. The pub caters equally for drinkers and diners, with an interesting range of dishes, including vegetarian. Opens on weekday lunchtimes for groups by prior arrangement. Gwatkins cider is on handpump. Monthly quiz and curry night (booking advisable). Winter hours apply early October to early April.

  • Eardisland
    • Cross Inn Eardisland HR6 9BW Telephone(01544) 329300

      This smartly refurbished old drovers inn has an unusual split-level layout. At the entrance is a bar/lounge that leads to a lower-level games room (not yet complete). Beyond the bar is the upper-level restaurant which serves a fairly limited, but varied, menu of freshly-prepared food (including pure-breed steaks). Bar meals are also served. Tues is Pizza and Prosecco night The pub's name probably derives from the nearby river crossing - not the war memorial outside. The garden has an interesting old AA box; the car park is very small, but the village car park is next door.

    • White Swan Eardisland HR6 9BD Telephone(01544) 388635

      This unspoilt inn looks to be about 200 years old, but to the rear is the timber-framework of a 17th century building. Kept warm and cosy by three real fires, it is divided into a public bar, lounge bar and restaurant area. The family friendly pub caters for all round trade; hosts quoits and two darts teams, and is headquarters of the local cricket team. Traditional home-prepared pub food is served with roasts on Sundays. Live music on alternate Saturdays. Now the home of Simpsons Fine Ales brewery.

  • Eardisley
    • Tram Inn Eardisley HR3 6PG Telephone(01544) 327251

      One of two pubs in the village, this Grade II-listed black and white half-timbered inn takes its name from a long gone horse-drawn tramway that once linked two (now defunct) railways. The much altered 16th century building has much charm: a cosy bar (complete with original floor tiles and woodwork) contrasts with a larger dining room with its panelled walls and grand bay window. A simple games room and pleasant garden are to the rear.

  • Ewyas Harold
    • Dog Inn Ewyas Harold HR2 0EX Telephone(01981) 241019

      A welcoming stone-built village inn dating from the early sixteenth century, consisting of a main bar and a games room with pool table and dartboard, plus a function room. The pub has its own pool, darts and quiz teams. Customers may eat fish and chips from the nearby shop, with drinks from the pub, of course. Live music features from time to time.

    • Temple Bar Ewyas Harold HR2 0EU Telephone(01981) 240423

      First licensed in the 1850s, the Temple Bar Inn has also been used as a court house, corn exchange and stable. Located on the Golden Valley Pilgrim Way, it was extensively refurbished in 2011 with bar, games room, restaurant, outside seating area, function room and four ensuite rooms. Meals are served (except on Sun eves and Mons). The restaurant menu changes weekly to include locally-sourced seasonal ingredients that are freshly prepared and cooked.

  • Ford Bridge
    • Hickory Stick Grove Golf Centre Ford Bridge HR6 0LE Telephone(01568) 610602

      This clubhouse, restaurant and bar is in a modern building on a golf course and driving range. The single bar, with gallery seating, offers fine views across the range and countryside beyond. There are no membership restrictions and both diners and drinkers are served, including families. The snack and a la carte menus use locally sourced ingredients. Evening closing time may be later in summer if required. Full disabled facilities available. Steak and Bowl deal on Wednesdays.

  • Fownhope
    • Greenman Fownhope HR1 4PE Telephone(01432) 860243

      Claimed to date from 1485, and formerly called the Naked Boy, this ancient inn abounds with historical connections - including the Civil War, magistrates' courts, and Tom Spring the prize-fighter. The emphasis is very much on locally-sourced fine dining, but the main bar has a large locals' table and drinkers are welcome. In addition there are two restaurant areas, a comfortable lounge, conference room and function room. The guest beer is from local breweries.. Open for breakfast at 8 am; snacks available all day.

    • New Inn Fownhope HR1 4PE Telephone(01432) 860350

      Bone fide locals' pub at the heart of a thriving village community. A single room with exposed beams and light decor is divided into more discreet spaces by a central, bare-brick fireplace. Outside is a large lawned garden, Typical pub food is served lunchtimes plus Friday and Saturday evenings, with a roast on Sundays. The pub opens additionally on the last Thursday of the month, when a quiz is held. Fownhope Football team use the pub as a base.

  • Fromes Hill
    • Wheatsheaf Fromes Hill HR8 1HT Telephone(01531) 640600

      Home to the Fromes Hill brewery in the 1990s, the Wheatsheaf consists of a comfortably furnished, bare stone-walled bar with pool table, plus a large separate restaurant. Locally-sourced food is available including a popular carvery on Sundays, OAP special on Wednesdays and a Curry of the Week. Take-away meals are available. The Butty Bach may alternate with HPA.

  • Garway
    • Garway Moon Garway Common Garway HR2 8RQ Telephone(01600) 750270

      A remote, welcoming pub overlooking the village green and cricket pitch, with lounge, public bar, separate snug/family room and garden with play area. A British pub food and grill menu features specials inspired by local growers and farmers, sourced locally where possible and freshly prepared - including vegetarian options. Food evenings include curry on Tuesday, pizza on Wednesday and roasts on Sunday. The last Sunday of the month is quiz night. Opens additionally and serves food Tuesday - Friday lunchtimes in Summer.

  • Goodrich
    • Cross Keys Goodrich HR9 6JB Telephone(01600) 890692

      This village inn, just off the Goodrich Cross exit of the A40, was once a coaching inn (a mounting block remains in place at the front). After much recent renovation, it boasts an L-shaped bar serving two separate seating areas featuring stone walls and fireplaces with wood burners. There is a separate barn-style restaurant, and to the rear is a skittle alley. The pub supports a league darts team.

    • Hostelrie Goodrich HR9 6HX Telephone(01600) 890241

      The Hostelrie at Goodrich is an early Victorian conversion of the old Crown and Anchor pub, in a romantic Gothic style reflecting the design of Goodrich Court, now demolished. In a village of great historical interest, it now caters for hotel guests, diners and drinkers. A single bar area opens into a lounge and there is a separate hotel-style restaurant. Food ranges from traditional homemade bar snacks to full restaurant meals.

  • Halmonds Frome
    • Major's Arms Halmonds Frome WR6 5AX Telephone(01531) 640261

      An isolated hillside pub that used to be a cider mill. The high-ceilinged main bar has stone walls and a large wood-burner, always alight in the winter. An archway leads through to another drinking area. Outside is an extensive terrace on two levels from which there are superb views, particularly sunsets, over west Herefordshire and into Wales. Complimentary bar snacks are often provided, and occasionally live music.

  • Hampton Bishop
    • Bunch of Carrots Hampton Bishop HR1 4JR Telephone(01432) 870237

      Situated on the banks of the River Wye - this is a much extended pub, parts of which date back to the 17th century. Much timber is visible, dividing the pub into drinking and eating areas, together with bare stone walls and a flagstone floor. Home prepared food is important here, the pub catering strongly for out-of-town diners, although not to the exclusion of drinkers. The menu is quite varied and includes a daily carvery. Full facilities for disabled customers.

  • Harewood End
    • Harewood End Inn Harewood End HR2 8JT Telephone(01989) 730637

      An old roadside pub, which, in coaching days provided horses for the climb to Hereford, and which later housed a magistrates court. The compact and cosy bar with pool table leads out to a beer garden and to two separate eating areas, featuring rustic-style panelling and a wealth of old enamel signs. An interesting menu of freshly prepared food is offered and booking is advised at weekends. Families are welcome. The accommodation is in five en-suite rooms.

  • Hereford
    • Barrels 69 St Owen Street Hereford HR1 2JQ Telephone(01432) 274968

      The Barrels is 'must visit' Hereford institution that welcomes everyone. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year no less than seven times, it is a community pub of the highest order. No food, no gimmicks, but bags of character across five rooms, it has a fantastic covered courtyard to the rear that hosts a charity beer and music festival each October. Events include jazz (first Mon eve) and comedy (intermittent Weds eves). Television available throughout for major events, otherwise in one bar only.

    • Britannia 7 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH Telephone(01432) 341780

      Reopened in 2010 by Wye Valley Brewery following an impressive refurbishment which included a new extension with an oak-vaulted ceiling and a landscaped rear garden/patio, this is a back-street venue with real pedigree. The large central bar-servery is bookended by two distinct seating areas with modern decor. Snacks such as sandwiches are always available, and pork pies and barbecues in summer. A quiz is held monthly on a Thursday. A popular pub for an area of the city otherwise devoid of quality choices.

    • Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR Telephone(01432) 346525

      Popular and lively Centre for the Arts with very modern exterior and more traditionally styled auditorium. Beer is from Wye Valley, and an interesting selection of modern-style food is served. Full disabled facilities. May close early in the evening. Opens Sundays for selected events. Car Park is pay and display. Smoking area is not covered.

    • De Koffie Pot & Floodgates Bar Bridge Street Hereford HR4 9DG Telephone(01432) 357753

      De Koffie Pot is a Dutch-inspired Café and bar offering plenty of different meals on the menu. It holds a variety of clubs and classes throughout the week, including live music on Fridays. Floodgates Bar is in the main part of the Left Bank Village complex, this bar has a balcony with a panoramic view of the River Wye, the Old Bridge, and Hereford Cathedral. Discount on drinks is available via their App.

    • Gordon Bennetts 8 St Peters Street Hereford HR1 2LE Telephone(01432) 360250

      After many incarnations over recent years, this city-centre bar has been given a high quality refurbishment in contemporary style in which bare brick and rough timber feature strongly. It aims to provide a relaxed environment for drinking late into the night. The pub is significant in the local music scene, with free live bands on Friday and Saturday evenings.

    • Grapes East Street Hereford HR1 2LW Telephone(01432) 267397

      An historic pub dating from early 17th Century but containing parts of an earlier building. Recently refurbished, it now consists of a single bar, plus a variety of comfortable seating and dining areas on slightly differing levels. Old beams and wood panelling are much in evidence. There is a patio at first-floor level. On weekdays and Saturdays, lunches are served ranging from bar snacks to meals both light and full, in pub-grub style.

    • Imperial 31 Widemarsh Street Hereford HR4 9EA Telephone(01432) 360931

      Built at the beginning of the twentieth century but looking much older on the outside, the Imperial is newly refitted in contemporary open-plan style. There is a large decked area outside and function room upstairs. Breakfast before midday and a mix of traditional and modern pub fare is available for the rest of the day. Live music Friday eves.

    • Kings Fee 49-53 Commercial Road Hereford HR1 2BP Telephone(01432) 373240

      Design award-winning Wetherspoon conversion of an old supermarket. A large light and airy open-plan main bar (with numerous alcoves) leads back to an elevated family seating area (children welcome up to 8pm), and a courtyard. Decor is contemporary in style, and features local history panels and woodcut prints by a local artist. Good value food is served all day. Alcohol is served from 9am. Real cider is sold direct from bag-in-box, from local suppliers such as Celtic Marches.

    • Oxford Arms 111 Widemarsh Street Hereford HR4 9EZ Telephone07736 714823

      A seventeenth century timber-framed building which, although much altered over the years, still looks and feels genuine. This small, two-bar pub has a separate pool room and a large garden. It enjoys a loyal community following. Large public car park to the rear.

    • Spread Eagle 2 King Street Hereford HR4 9BW Telephone(01432) 272205

      This fine old timber-framed coaching inn has recently been refurbished in lighter style. Long and fairly narrow, it offers a varied range of seating and dining areas, served from a single bar. Upstairs is a function room. The Spread was reopened in 2017 after a succession of changes and gimmicky names, with the objective of getting back to basics and offering home prepared pub food.

    • Stables 45 West Street Hereford HR4 0BX Telephone(01432) 265894

      Change of name to the Stables, the pub/restaurant has a racing theme. Formerly the Nelson Inn, this pub caters primarily for those who wish to enjoy good food. It has a dining room upstairs and a comfortably furnished bar downstairs which, although much changed from its days as a coaching inn, has original timbers on view. A full range of home-made bar snacks and main meals is served. Full disabled facilities.

    • Three Counties Hotel Belmont Road Hereford HR2 7BP Telephone(01432) 299995

      Large, comfortable modern hotel bar with large screen TV and attractive pond and garden outside. Caters for families. No meals are served in the bar, but full a la carte dining is available in the restaurant.

      Closed to house asylum seekers DP 03/2023

      P231703/F Demolition of existing hotel and associated structures and erection of Class E foodstore with associated access, parking, servicing, drainage and landscaping. Application date Thursday 1 June 2023. Not yet decided.

    • Vaga Tavern Vaga Street Hereford HR2 7AT Telephone(01432) 509927

      A friendly community pub in Hunderton, which is near the River Wye and accessible from the City Centre via a pleasant riverside walk and cycleway. Owned by Wye Valley Brewery, it consists of two spacious rooms and a skittle alley with a large garden to the rear which includes a children's play area. Activities include regular live music, skittles and darts matches, and events for the whole family. Filled rolls are normally available. Occasional live music.

    • Victory 88 St Owen Street Hereford HR1 2QD Telephone07376 375444

      The Victory is under new management and has resumed daily opening. Closing time may be earlier or later according to demand. The main bar in the shape of a galleon dates back to a pirate-themed refurbishment in the late 1980s. Further back is a long and narrow rear seating area that incorporates a minstrels' gallery, pool table and skittle alley. The place buzzes when pub teams play at home or on Saturdays or when local bands gig, but it can be quieter at other times. Quiz on Tuesday evenings. Hereford Brewery, located to the rear of the premises, is a completely separate operation.

    • Wobbly Brewing Co & Taphouse Unit 22c Beech Business Park, Tillington Road Hereford HR4 9QJ Telephone(01432) 355318

      The Taphouse is a bar within a brewery in a modern industrial unit. Most of the first bay of the building is clad in bare timber to give a modern urban feel, with the fermentation vessels off to one side. All of the Wobbly core beers are normally on offer. Frequent live music, open-mic nights and a quiz on Thursdays. Check ahead for food offering.

  • Hoarwithy
    • New Harp Inn Hoarwithy HR2 6QH Telephone(01432) 840900

      Close by the River Wye, with a brook running through the garden, this friendly pub comprises one long bar with a stone floor and light modern decor. It has a village shop at one end, plus a large alfresco dining area. Home-prepared food ranges from bar snacks to full a la carte. Beers come from regional and local micro-breweries with a good selection of bottled beers. Families are welcome and camping is available adjacent to pub.

  • Kilpeck
    • Kilpeck Inn Kilpeck HR2 9DN Telephone(01981) 570464

      As the Red Lion, it survived - with the help of Herefordshire CAMRA - two attempts by previous owners to convert it into a dwelling. Then followed a major high-quality refurbishment. Set at the centre of the village near the historic church and castle, it is loosely divided into lounge and public bar plus a stylish and popular restaurant, all served from a central bar. Two cosy drinking areas have been created inside the front door. The guest beers are from local breweries. The Locally-sourced bar snacks and full meals are served at all sessions, including Sunday roasts are definitely high-end'. Wheelchair WC and four high-quality letting rooms.

  • Kimbolton
    • Stockton Cross Kimbolton HR6 0HD Telephone(01568) 612509

      Prominently situated in the edge of the village, this Grade II-listed, single-bar black and white former drovers' inn dates from the sixteenth century and contains some interesting features. The long narrow bar has two cosy alcoves set either side of the large fireplace used mainly for dining whilst the other end of the bar is more for drinkers. Meals are based on classic British favourites, with a touch of fine dining. The large beer garden at the front enjoys an elevated position.

  • Kingsland
    • Angel Inn Kingsland HR6 9QS Telephone(01568) 709195

      Located opposite the church, this interesting 17th century pub has an exquisite timber-framed interior which now comprises a lounge with large stone fireplace, restaurant and games area. A panel of the original wattle wall is on display behind the lounge. A wide choice of reasonably-priced meals are served. Live entertainment monthly on Saturdays.

  • Kington
    • Burton Hotel Mill Street Kington HR5 3BQ Telephone(01544) 230323

      An attractive, traditional former coaching inn with a large main bar, separate restaurant and function room (available for hire). A snack menu is available 2-6 daily. Adjoining Health and Leisure club with swimming pool for guests and members.

    • Olde Tavern 22 Victoria Road Kington HR5 3BX Telephone(01544) 231417

      A real living and breathing Victorian time-warp: once called the Railway Tavern (the railway closed in the 1950s) and before that the Tavern in the Fields, it is a microcosm of the town’s development. To the left on entering the lobby (with original serving hatch intact), is a small bar with original timberwork; bench and alcove seating, and multi-various curios. To the right is the old smoke room with its fine flagstone floor and bench seating. There is always something going on and it has a strong local following. Food is available Weds to Sun. Thurs Steak night. Sunday lunches.

    • Oxford Arms Duke Street Kington HR5 3DR

      Close to the centre of town The Oxford Arms has previously been the Earl of Oxford's hunting lodge and a coaching inn, its 17th century timber construction now hidden behind a Victorian frontage. The inside is currently being refurbished and therefore the public space is in the rear barn and courtyard with drinks served from the rear of the pub.

    • Royal Oak 24 Church Street Kington HR5 3BE Telephone(01544) 231864

      A traditional two-roomed pub dating from the 17th century. A good community local it hosts a cribbage team. There is an attractive garden to the rear. An extensive menu is available, served in the bar (with open fire), or in the separate dining area, including a carvery on Sundays.

    • Swan Hotel Church Street Kington HR5 3AZ Telephone(01544) 239433

      A 17th century hotel with a one room bar divided into two areas by a chimney breast. There is also a separate restaurant area and an outdoor drinking terrace. Previously known as the Upper Swan to distinguish it from another (Lower) Swan in the High Street. Bistro-style meals are offered, plus traditional roasts on Sundays

  • Kinnersley
    • Kinnersley Arms Kinnersley HR3 6QA Telephone(01544) 327778

      Comprehensively refurbished in modern style and reopened in August 2017. Formerly the Station Hotel, built at the same time as the Hereford, Hay & Brecon Railway, it is a large building, now consisting of two bars and a restaurant, set in pleasant gardens and pastoral surroundings. Lunchtime food is sandwiches and jacket potatoes, with roasts on Sundy. Simple, unpretentious evening meals are offered including steaks.

  • Ledbury
    • Horseshoe The Homend Ledbury HR8 1BP Telephone(01531) 632770

      A grand set of stone steps and an attractive façade give way to a historic town pub with a long narrow interior with drinking areas front and rear. Many original features have survived past refurbishments, adding cosiness and much character. Families are welcome. Pizzas feature strongly on the menu, with a pizza oven prominent in the bar, and these will be supplemented soon by a BBQ at the weekends serving hotdogs and burgers.

    • Lion 38 Bye Street Ledbury HR8 2AA Telephone07870 606270

      Opened in July 2016, this two-room micro-pub has a bar at the front and a room with tables and chairs to the rear. The three beers, served direct from the cask, are expected to be sourced mainly from the three counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The name alludes to a former use of the building which was the White Lion pub until around 1960. A darts team has now been established and there is a pinball machine. Opening times are somewhat variable.

    • Prince of Wales Church Lane Ledbury HR8 1DL Telephone(01531) 632250

      Tucked away down a picturesque cobbled alley leading to the church, this 16th-century timber-framed pub has two bars plus an alcove where folk jam sessions are held on Weds evenings. A multi-award winner, it is a genuine community pub - always bustling with locals and visitors. Draught cider is available as well as one rotating craft beer and an extensive range of foreign beers in bottles and cans. The bar meals are good value (booking advisable for Sunday roasts).

    • Retreat 7 High Street Ledbury HR8 1DS

      Once the Bulls Head, this is now a stylish single-bar pub with an ornate timber facade. There is also a stage area, used on Tuesdays for an open mic session, and Thursdays for a band.

    • Royal Hall 5A The Southend Ledbury HR8 2EY Telephone(01531) 632660

      This new pub consists of the old Masonic Hall situated at first floor level, with an entrance to the side of the Royal Oak Hotel. It started life as a cinema and after that became a concert hall. The large, vaulted, high-ceilinged space is furnished with a mix of tables and chairs plus settees with a pool table in the centre and two dart boards along one wall. The canopy of the Lodge Master's chair remains behind the bar where two large screens show Sky sports. The whole space can be hired for private functions.

    • Talbot Hotel 14 New Street Ledbury HR8 2DX Telephone(01531) 632963

      An outstanding black and white half-timbered hotel and bar dating back to the 1590s - with direct links to the Civil War. Various comfortably-furnished seating areas, with discreet nooks and corners, surround a central bar-servery facing a splendid fireplace. The restaurant, with its superb wood-panelling, offers affordable fine cuisine using locally-sourced ingredients, while conventional bar snacks are also available in the bar.

  • Leintwardine
    • Lion High Street Leintwardine SY7 0JZ Telephone(01547) 540203

      Recently thoroughly renovated and refurbished, this pub/hotel is beautifully situated on the banks of the river Teme. The main entrance leads to the spacious bar and restaurant while the public bar has its own entrance. Emphasis is on accommodation and food, with locally-sourced modern cuisine proving popular with locals and with tourists.

    • Sun Inn Rosemary Lane Leintwardine SY7 0LP Telephone(01547) 540705

      A remarkable pub with a remarkable history: as one of Britain's last 'parlour' pubs, it survived following a successful CAMRA-led "Save the Sun" campaign back in 2009. The original basic public room features benches; a simple fireplace; ticking clock, and gentle conversation. The other front room is the parlour where ex-landlady of 74 years, Flossie, once held court. A blue plaque on the pub’s facade today commemorates her stewardship. To the rear is a well-designed modern pavilion-style extension, overlooking the delightful garden, which doubles as venue for a beer festival held each August Bank Holiday Sun. Quiz night on first Tues of month and folk session second Thurs. Food consists of light lunches (12-2.30 daily) and fish and chips ordered from the shop next door and eaten in the garden.

  • Leominster
    • Bell Inn 39 Etnam Street Leominster HR6 8AE Telephone(01568) 616811

      This terraced pub features a U-shaped island bar with light, modern décor, plus a pleasant garden to the rear. Free on-street parking nearby and a pay-and-display car park to the rear. A quiz is held monthly (first Monday).

    • Chequers 63 Etnam Street Leominster HR6 8AE Telephone(01568) 612473

      Probably the oldest pub in the town, with a fine timber-framed facade and interesting protruding gables. A wonderful front bar was at one time two bars, but still has much charm, with a fine tiled floor, original fireplace, timbers and cosy window alcoves. To the rear is a more conventional lounge bar and a patio with a feature oak-timbered shelter. A quiz is held on the last Monday of the month.

    • Grape Vaults 2-4 Broad Street Leominster HR6 8BS Telephone(01568) 616747

      Don’t be put off by the rather ordinary façade! In the distant past this was a hard-core cider house, but today remains a real gem of a pub, with a welcoming fireplace; bench seating, and much original woodwork. A small snug is tucked away behind a part-glazed screen and the gents is probably the smallest in the country. The pull-down TV screen is only used for sports fixtures. Typical pub food is served at reasonable prices (not Sunday eve). Live music features on Sunday afternoons.

    • Little Shop 39 High Street Leominster HR6 8LZ Telephone(01568) 368121

      Closed in 2011 - possibly earlier.

    • Press Room 1 Corn Square Leominster HR6 8LR Telephone(01568) 615387

      A pub sitting right at the heart of Leominster, this is a fine restoration of a building to the role it performed back in the eighteenth century when it was the Duke's Head. In the meantime it has housed a local press and a TIC. The bar back sourced from Penarth, and beer engine from Nottingham, are complemented by a bar servery lovingly constructed by a local carpenter, which includes a see through panel under the beer engine. The interior, including two separate seating areas, is decorated with a plethora of antique copper and brass utensils. Open all day, it serves four real ales, craft beer, Italian coffee and fine tea accompanied by comfort food such as stews, filled rolls etc.

    • White Lion Etnam Street Leominster HR6 8AR Telephone(01568) 612422

      A two-bar black and white pub near the railway station. The smaller bar is quiet and is used as a restaurant, whilst the larger has TV and pool table in an adjoining room for the locals. Conventional pub food is served. The large garden and play area hosts occasional events for families. The pub football team plays in the local Sunday league,

  • Lingen
    • Royal George Lingen SY7 0DY Telephone(01544) 267322

      A remote pub set in beautiful surroundings known as Mortimer Country - the Mortimer Trail passes nearby and there are a variety of local walks. Boasting its own large and very pleasant garden the pub has one large bar warmed by two wood-burning stoves. Traditional pub meals are available at all sessions. This was the original home of the now defunct Dunn Plowman Brewery back in the mid 1980's. An outbuilding has been converted into an occasional bar, and live music events are staged (as advertised). Beer festivals are also held in the summer, date depending on the availability of live music. This is the last pub in a village which originally had 3.

  • Linton
    • Alma Inn Linton HR9 7RY Telephone(01989) 720355

      A convivial and cosy front bar - complete with a real fire - contrasts with a rear pool room and a wood-panelled restaurant/function room. Hearty freshly-prepared pub classics are offered, with seasonal specials, light bites and bar snacks*. Frequented by locals who come from near and far, professionally-run and well-supported events include a major Music Festival in June and a Summer Acoustic Sessions in August - both held in the extensive grounds and accompanied by beer festivals. Herefordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2024, 2020 and runner-up 2022.

  • Little Cowarne
    • Three Horseshoes Inn Little Cowarne HR7 4RQ Telephone(01885) 400276

      Part of this pleasant country inn was, until 1900, a blacksmiths shop. Now open-plan, the single large bar serves a lounge, public/games area, a garden room and a restaurant as well as the beautifully maintained gardens outside. Customers are a good mix of diners and locals, including those involved in five pub teams. A varied range of award-winning bar and restaurant meals is offered - booking recommended at weekends. Pensioners Pie & Pudding on Thursday, carvery Sunday. Second place Hereford Garden of the Year. Closed Sun eve in winter.

  • Llangrove
    • Royal Arms Llangrove HR9 6EZ Telephone(01989) 770267

      A lively village pub supporting darts and pool teams, it was originally a smithy, first called the Smiths Arms, but renamed in honour of Queen Victoria. A single bar serves a small public bar area with pool table and a larger lounge/restaurant. Tasty home-made food is served, with booking advised for Sunday lunch (no fuod Sun or Mon eves). Children are welcome. The guest beers are often from a local brewery. Opens Bank Holiday Mondays.

  • Longtown
    • Crown Inn Longtown HR2 0LT Telephone(01873) 860217

      A friendly, lively country pub set at the foot of the Olchon Valley, with a single bar with stone fireplaces and quarry tile floor. The games room to the rear has two pool tables and there is a separate dining room with its own small bar. Good value traditional home-prepared food is served, with the meat locally-sourced wherever possible. Bottled local cider and perry is offered.

  • Lugwardine
    • Crown & Anchor Cotts Lane Lugwardine HR1 4AB Telephone(01432) 850630

      Dating from the early 18th century, this black and white building houses two bars and a large fireplace, making it very welcoming in winter. Partial opening out of the old timber framing has produced five different areas, one of which is mainly for drinkers, and another is the restaurant. Food is home-cooked, concentrating on traditional British fare and featuring light meals weekday lunchtimes. Outdoors, there is a terrace at the front and a large beer garden to the rear where barbecues are held frequently in summer.

  • Luston
    • Balance Inn Luston HR6 0EB Telephone(01568) 616801

      Located on the site of an old wool weighing station (hence the name) in a small village, the Balance was completely refurbished in 2024. It has an unspoilt interior with exposed beams and log burner. The bar is open plan and there is an outside patio surrounded by a dwarf wall.

  • Madley
    • Comet Inn Madley HR2 9NJ Telephone(01981) 250600

      Set at a crossroads near Madley this pub has large grounds from which can be seen The Black Mountains. It has been recently refurbished but retains much of the character of the old cottages from which it was converted 150 years ago. The food is home prepared and can be enjoyed in the conservatory restaurant situated off the main bar. There is a roaring log fire in the winter, a large garden and a caravan site, a welcoming pub for all seasons. Oct 22 received Elite award for Food Hygiene from Herefordshire Council.

  • Michaelchurch Escley
    • Bridge Inn Michaelchurch Escley HR2 0JW Telephone07875 023397

      Beautifully situated by Escley brook, the Bridge is both welcoming in winter and an ideal venue for a summer's evening. Dating from the 16th century it has beamed ceiling and an inglenook fireplace separating the main bar from the family room (which doubles as a function room). Locally-sourced, home-cooked food is served in the bars and in the separate restaurant. Camping and caravan facilities. Accommodation is in the adjacent Bridge Farmhouse and yurts and camping pitches within the grounds.

  • Monkland
    • Monkland Arms Monkland HR6 9DE Telephone(01568) 720510

      A single bar serves a drinking area. There are areas to the side and to the rear (that drinkers are more than welcome to occupy). The beer garden to the rear has views across open country, with covered external seating. Home-cooked locally sourced food is served lunchtime and evening and traditional Sunday lunches are offered. Several local draught ciders are always available, and a range of three real ales. There is also a takeaway food menu.

  • Much Birch
    • Axe & Cleaver Much Birch HR2 8HU Telephone(01981) 540203

      A substantially modernised 17th Century half-timbered roadside inn with a large bar, smaller lounge and restaurant. Locally sourced, home prepared bar snacks and a la carte meals are served with a light lunch option weekdays except Wednesdays, when it's a senior's menu. The regular Hereford-Ross-Gloucester bus (no.33) stops nearby. Camping and caravan facilities available.

  • Much Marcle
    • Slip Tavern Watery Lane Much Marcle HR8 2NG Telephone(01531) 660246

      This stylishly refurbished country pub consisting of a single main bar with fine old fireplaces at each end and a snug opposite is now under new ownership. Having strayed into ultra-fine dining, the cuisine has now reverted to more conventional pub food, sourced locally as far as possible, with roasts on Sunday. A quiz is held monthly on Thursdays. The pub name derives from a landslide in 1575 which buried the church and a herd of cattle.

    • Walwyn Arms Much Marcle HR8 2LY Telephone(01531) 660601

      A spacious 17th century village pub, which for many years doubled as a butcher's shop and slaughterhouse. Recently fully refurbished, it now consists of a single bar with a snug to the side, a lounge and skittle alley, plus a dining area and a more formal restaurant. The food offer ranges from home-prepared, locally sourced traditional bar meals, carvery and full a la carte. Operated by Buccaneer Inns on behalf of nearby cidermaker, Westons.

  • Munstone
    • Secret Garden Coldwells Road Munstone HR1 1LH Telephone07870 323903

      On entry is an area with wood burner and sofa with a bar off to the right, The main bar area ahead opens into a conservatory and functions as a restaurant. All is furnished in contemporary style, with modern moody lighting. The large garden offers a children's play area, and pods for small parties. A modern-style menu of lunches and main meals is available, with more traditional roasts on Sundays. On alternate Sundays, acoustic music features in the lounge.

  • Orleton
    • Boot Inn Kitchen Hill Road Orleton SY8 4HN Telephone(01568) 780228

      The Boot reopened under community ownership in 2019, following a period of closure. A major refurbishment of this distinguished Grade II listed, 16th-century, half-timbered masterpiece has been achieved to good effect - it has been sympathetically opened out while maintaining a separate dining room, snug and original inglenook fireplace. High quality seasonal food is served and booking is advised (and essential at weekends). Occasional live music.

    • Maidenhead Orleton SY8 4JB Telephone(01584) 831686

      17th Century roadside pub reopened after comprehensive refurbishment. To the left is a lounge with restaurant to the rear, while to the right is a public bar - the snug - and behind that a games room with darts. Two wood-burners supplement the ground-source central heating. Reopened in new ownership Summer 2021 under its original name.

  • Pembridge
    • New Inn Market Square Pembridge HR6 9DZ Telephone(01544) 388427

      Extensive and imposing building of great character and charm, facing onto the market square. Steeped in history, it has a public bar - resplendent with flagstone floor, settle and inglenook fireplace along with a separate lounge bar, plus a downstairs restaurant. The fascinating untouched interior is decorated with hopbines, and a variety of interesting furniture ensures a homely atmosphere. Games include shove ha'penny. A wide selection of malt whiskies is available, plus bottled Dunkerton's cider and perry. The beers always include one from a local brewery. Occasional live folk music.

  • Pencombe
    • Wheelwrights Pencombe HR7 4RN Telephone(01885) 400358

      Excellent and sympathetically-modernised 17th century single-bar establishment that is everything a thriving village pub should be. It is home to darts and crib teams and social base for the cricket and football teams. Home-prepared traditional pub food using local produce featuring steak night Saturday, roasts on Sunday, and fresh fish & chips Tue eve.

  • Peterchurch
    • Mill Peterchurch HR2 0SF Telephone(01981) 550225

      Situated on a caravan park, the Mill Restaurant & Bar welcomes the general public as diners or drinkers. It opens for 10 months each year. Occupying an old flour mill, it was brought into use as a restaurant some twenty years ago. It consists of a bar on the ground floor, with two restaurant areas upstairs.

    • Nags Head Peterchurch HR2 0SJ Telephone(01981) 550179

      Description: Friendly, strictly no-frills village local, with a single bar, a quiet snug and separate dining area. The good value bar snacks and meals use all local produce. Fish and Chips to eat in or take away on Tuesday and Friday nights. Pub games, including petanque, are important at the pub, and a number of teams operate. The beer rotates between local and national breweries.

  • Peterstow
    • Red Lion Winters Cross Peterstow HR9 6LH Telephone(01989) 730546

      A single bar serves a drinking area and extensive dining areas, including a large roadside conservatory, which doubles as a function room. Home-prepared food ranges from bar snacks, full meals (including lighter options on main menu), to takeaways. Facilities include an outdoor adventure playground for children. A charity quiz on the first Monday in the month. The regular Hereford-Gloucester bus service stops outside. Surprisingly, this pub bucked the recent trend and reverted to a pub a few years after being de-licensed in the 1970's.

  • Richard's Castle
    • Castle Inn Castle Road Richard's Castle SY8 4EW Telephone(01584) 831678

      A pleasant village local with a basic, brightly lit, but welcoming public bar - complete with real fire. There is also a panelled lounge bar. There is a well-kept garden with picnic tables. Please note the pub is CASH ONLY

  • Ross-on-Wye
    • Kings Head Hotel 8 High Street Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL Telephone(01989) 763174

      Large central hotel, once a coaching inn, that is claimed to date from the 14th century. However the Kings Bar (the real ale bar) is of Georgian origin, with pine panelling. The "library" serves as the lounge bar, while the restaurant to the rear has a 60 foot well as its centrepiece. A varied menu of bar snacks and meals are served. Bottled Broome Farm cider. Beers are available from Corn Ales, a microbrewery based in Corn Exchange to the rear of the pub, which has been transformed into a brewery tap and event space

    • Man of Ross Wye Street Ross-on-Wye HR9 7BS Telephone(01989) 763111

      Comfortable two-room town local dating from Jacobean times, named after the town's great benefactor, John Kyrle (1637-1724). The main entrance to the public bar is in the single-storey section under a high curved gable. This is a locals' pub, with darts and crib teams, that also welcomes visitors. A basic pub menu is served including seafood and steaks, plus barbecues in summer. There is free on-street parking nearby.

    • Royal Hotel Royal Parade Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HZ Telephone(01989) 565105

      Built in the 19th century in a prominent position on the site of the old bishop's palace and incorporating part of the Pounds Inn. The plush lounge bar commands superb views of the river Wye.

    • Tap House 1 Millpond Street Ross-on-Wye HR9 7AP Telephone07510 156708

      Opened in 2018, this micropub occupies what was, until 1965, the brewery tap for Alton Court Brewery. Serving six real ales mainly from its own Motley Hog brewery and also from small breweries further afield, it has transformed the choice for real ale in Ross. Three local ciders and seven keg beers are also served. The simply-furnished room and snug are augmented by seating on the pavement at the front. Meals consist mainly of wraps and burgers with some interesting fillings. Herefordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019.

  • Sellack
    • Loughpool Inn Grove Common Sellack HR9 6LX Telephone(01989) 730888

      A superb example of a 16th-Century black and white half-timbered inn, set behind attractive lawns, with exceptional views over delightful countryside. The single long opened-out bar has the original flagstone floor, and there is a separate restaurant. Menus are currently being established following change of ownership.

  • Shobdon
    • Bateman Arms Shobdon HR6 9LX Telephone(01568) 601191

      An unusual three-storey timber-framed, oak-panelled building that is mainly eighteenth century (some parts are older), that was given by the Bateman estate to the village. The main bar has a wood-burning stove and settle, and there is a restaurant and function/games room with pool table. Food is prepared using locally-bought ingredients. The pub is near Herefordshire's only commercial airfield -Shobdon Aerodrome.

  • Staplow
    • Oak Inn Bromyard Road Staplow HR8 1NP Telephone(01531) 640954

      A very stylishly renovated and well-run roadside country inn, that offers exceptional food; good beer, and quality accommodation. A contemporary public area neatly divides into three: a reception bar area with modern sofas and low tables; a snug, and a main dining area featuring an open kitchen. At the rear is a further room with scrubbed tables. Such is the reputation of the Oak that booking ahead is essential for both food and accommodation.

  • Stiffords Bridge
    • Red Lion Inn Stiffords Bridge WR13 5NN Telephone(01886) 880318

      This multi-roomed roadside pub is equally popular with out-of-town diners as it is with locals and drinkers. A survivor of multiple floods, it is characterised by modern flagstone floors, wood panelling, bare brick walls, cosy window alcoves and a large fireplace housing a wood-burner. There are pleasant and extensive gardens to the rear which host events. Traditional, locally-sourced food dominates the menu. The guest beers are from breweries far and near, many unusual for the area, supplemented by two real ciders and one craft keg beer. Quizzes are held from time to time. Herefordshire CAMRA Pub of the Season, Autumn 2018.

  • Stoke Lacy
    • Plough Stoke Lacy HR7 4HG Telephone(01885) 490658

      A deceptively large pub, located adjacent to the Wye Valley Brewery. To the rear there is a small locals' bar, leading into a large function/games room. At the front, is a lounge bar and separate restaurant. Bar meals are always available with a traditional ?a carte menu in the evening, plus Sunday lunches. Meals are freshly-prepared using local ingredients. Closes for one week in February.

  • Sutton St Nicholas
    • Amberley Arms Sutton St Nicholas HR1 3BX Telephone(01432) 880789

      Since being sold by Marstons Brewery, this pub (located north of the village of Sutton) has been renamed from the New Inn to the Amberley Arms after the nearby parish of Amberley. Dating from the 17th century, although much modernised, it has two bars, a restaurant and a skittle alley. It is primarily a locals' pub, and serves traditional home-cooked pub food - including takeaways (not Sun eve).

    • Golden Cross Inn Sutton St Nicholas HR1 3AZ Telephone(01432) 880274

      Striking a balance between village local and dining pub, the large, contemporary style main bar includes a games area with pool, darts and quoits. An upstairs restaurant serves a good selection of traditional and modern cuisine, specialising in local steaks. These meals plus snacks are also served in the bar. The guest beers are from local breweries. Live music features on Friday evenings and the pub supports one darts team and three pool teams. Full disabled toilets and baby changing facilities.

  • Symonds Yat East
    • Saracens Head Symonds Yat East HR9 6JL Telephone(01600) 890435

      A riverside inn that operates its own foot passenger ferry across the Wye, when the pub is open. It has a large single bar with flagstone floor, pews and scrubbed wood tables. There is a lounge/dining room and a patio overlooking the river. A varied menu of locally sourced and freshly prepared bar snacks and full meals, including vegetarian, is on offer. Bottled local cider is available. Nine en-suite bedrooms. An adjacent (public) car park is free in the evenings.

  • Symonds Yat West
    • Old Ferrie Inn Ferrie Lane Symonds Yat West HR9 6BL Telephone(01600) 890232

      Claiming to date from the 15th century the Ferry Inn began as a beer house for bargees on the river Wye, and the pub still operates a ferry on an as-required basis. The large lounge, restaurant and extensive patio offer superb river views. The locally sourced traditional style meals are characterised by generous portions. The car park may be pay and display on peak daytimes. Broome Farm Cider is stocked. Note that hours are reduced in winter - email to check.

  • Tarrington
    • Tarrington Arms Tarrington HR1 4HX Telephone(01432) 890796

      Re-invented late Georgian red brick ex-hotel, with colonade entrance, it has two bars and a restaurant with a distinctly refectory atmosphere. The smaller lounge bar has old photos of the hop picking industry and the local Brass Ensemble, Harrinton Brass, and contrasts with an archetypal public bar. Hereford - Ledbury bus service No 476 stops outside.

  • Titley
    • Stagg Inn & Restaurant Titley HR5 3RL Telephone(01544) 230221

      Originally called the Balance Inn, as wool would have been weighed here, the inn was renamed and refaced in 1833, by the diarist Eliza Greenly. Thanks to her, we have the large light rooms in use today at the front of this splendid inn. This is unashamedly a gastro-pub, with nationally-renowned food being prepared from ingredients carefully sourced from small independent food producers. Outside the dining rooms, diners may elect to join local drinkers', in the cosy beamed bar - or even eat al fresco in the garden in summer. Very popular - booking for food is essential.

  • Trumpet
    • Verzon House Hereford Road Trumpet HR8 2PZ Telephone(01531) 670381

      Imposing and attractive red brick hotel set in large grounds with fine views towards the Malvern Hills. There are two main rooms served from a central bar, furnished in rustic/opulent style. The atmosphere is friendly and convivial - with drinkers welcome, as well as diners with whom the home-prepared food is very popular. Light lunches and full a la carte meals are served. Full disabled facilities.

  • Upper Colwall
    • Chase Inn Chase Road Upper Colwall WR13 6DJ Telephone(01684) 540276

      Small and cosy two-bar freehouse secreted away in a quiet wooded backwater on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. With its genteel atmosphere, it is popular with walkers and locals alike. It comprises a small lounge for dining (booking advised at weekends), and a long narrow public bar, both of which are adorned with many artefacts and curios. A delightful manicured rear beer garden commands panoramic views across Herefordshire to the Welsh Hills. Holds a monthly quiz (first Monday of the month).

  • Upper Sapey
    • Baiting House Upper Sapey WR6 6XT Telephone(01886) 878178

      An impressive refurbishment has transformed this small, stone-built country inn into a first class venue. The rear entrance leads to a public bar, beyond which are a snug, a lounge bar and a restaurant all on different levels. To the side is an attractive patio and lawned garden. To the rear is a separate 'clubhouse' with TV, which doubles as a games or function room. Meals range from pub classics to full a la carte, plus pizzas served on the patio in summer from a wood-fired oven.

  • Upton Bishop
    • Moody Cow Crow Hill Upton Bishop HR9 7TT Telephone(01989) 780470

      An attractive stone-built pub with much exposed stonework inside and decor featuring bicycles. The emphasis is very much on up-market food, but the atmosphere is informal and the drinker is also well catered for. The main bar is complemented by a dining room, a snug and the main restaurant - the latter which is in a converted barn. An extensive range of freshly-prepared food is offered (not Sun eve), from a sandwich menu at lunchtimes through to full a la carte.

  • Walford
    • Mill Race Walford HR9 5QS Telephone(01989) 562891

      Dating from the mid-19th Century the building is now open-plan with a bar and two dining areas, plus a further upstairs restaurant, all decorated and furnished in modern style.

  • Walterstone
    • Carpenters Arms Walterstone HR2 0DX Telephone(01873) 890353

      Please note this pub is CASH ONLY. Known locally as the 'Gluepot' this lovely, unspoiled old pub, situated by the church in a scattered hamlet, is a favourite of ramblers. The front garden looks out to the Skirrid Mountain over the border in Wales. Warmed by a fire in a superb old range, the two small drinking areas contrast with a restaurant to the rear. Good value home-cooked food is served and excellent steaks. One of a few pubs serving food Monday evening. If the pub appears to be closed, try knocking the door!

  • Wellington
    • Old Boot Wellington HR4 8AT Telephone(01432) 839233

      A traditional village inn which also serves fine food. The welcoming public bar, with board games and newspapers complements a separate barn-style restaurant. The bar has interesting local photographs, board games and newspapers. Guest beers are mainly from micro breweries. Hereford-Leominster bus service 492 stops outside.

  • Wellington Heath
    • Farmers Arms Horse Road Wellington Heath HR8 1LS Telephone(01531) 634776

      Follow the signs carefully to find this pub in its dispersed, rural community. The bar and main dining area are in the original mid-19th century building, and on either side are more modern extensions housing a games room (with pool table) and restaurant. The food covers a wide range from burgers and pub classics to steaks and speciality dishes. Up to four local draught ciders are available in summer. Popular Beer & Beast festival held each July.

  • Weobley
    • Jules Restaurant & Off-licence Portland Street Weobley HR4 8SB Telephone(01544) 318206

      Situated in an attractive black & white village, this long-established cafe-bar and restaurant is home to the Weobley Brewing Company and serves draught beer with meals. It also has an off-sales licence enabling take-away draught and bottled beer sales.

    • New Unicorn High Street Weobley HR4 8SL Telephone07340 477084

      A timber-framed inn dating back to the 17th century, that appears to have been partly refurbished, perhaps in the 1950's - and then left untouched. Very much a locals' pub. The Unicorn has new licensees, who have refreshed the pub and introduced a choice of real ales. Tuesday is Steak night. Friday is Fish and Chip night.

    • Olde Salutation Inn Market Pitch Weobley HR4 8SJ Telephone(01544) 318443

      Central to the renowned black and white village of Weobley, this historic, grade II-listed pub known locally as The Sal, comprises a large oak-beamed bar furnished with tables plus an area that can be set aside for meetings or private dining. There is also a small, sparsely-furnished public bar. Local ales are featured.

  • Whitbourne
    • Live Inn Whitbourne WR6 5SP Telephone(01886) 357070

      An attractive sixteenth century two-bar village pub with exposed beams, recently refurbished with a lighter feel. The main, public, bar leads to a small, comfortably furnished lounge and a a large restaurant.

  • Wigmore
    • Castle Inn Ford Street Wigmore HR6 9UN Telephone(01568) 589780

      Reopened April 2023. 2 bar village pub with lounge bar at the front and Castle bar at the back with a pool table. Outdoor seating along the roadside and to the side. This pub is a good starting point for a walk up to the nearby ruins of Wigmore Castle, fortress home to the once mighty Mortimer family.

  • Wilton
    • White Lion Wilton Lane Wilton HR9 6AQ Telephone(01989) 562785

      Just off the A40 trunk road, this pleasant riverside inn commands fine views from its patio and garden across the River Wye to Ross and the surrounding countryside. The 16th building has a single opened-out main bar area, complete with original beams, stonework and fireplace. Upstairs is the bistro-style Gaol Restaurant - originally part of a neighbouring prison house, but where now traditional English recipes using locally-sourced produce are served.

    • Wilton Court Hotel Wilton Lane Wilton HR9 6AQ Telephone(01989) 562569

      A riverside hotel built in the 16th century as a courthouse for the Lords of Wilton. The bar, once the courtroom, has a beamed ceiling with original oak panelling. There is a restaurant, with a comfortable seating area adjoining, offering imaginative English cooking using local ingredients. A large garden has a petanque piste and extends across the road to the banks of the River Wye.

  • Winforton
    • Sun Inn Winforton HR3 6EA Telephone(01544) 327677

      A roadside village inn consisting of a single long bar. that divides into two areas catering for both drinkers and diners. White-painted walls contrast with sections of bare stone, giving a modern feel. The food - available lunchtimes and evenings (until 9pm), ranges from simple pub snacks and meals at lunchtime to an enterprising menu of home-prepared dishes in the evening, (although the latter can also be requested at lunchtime). Gluten- and dairy-free meals are available. NOTE Opening hours reduced during Jan/Feb - ring to check.

  • Withington
    • Cross Keys Withington HR1 3NN Telephone(01432) 820616

      How so many Herefordshire locals would have been in the days when everyone toiled for a living in the fields. This is a place for people who enjoy drinking in the slow lane. A favourite for its atmosphere and charm, this is a pub at the heart of its rural community. A single long narrow room, with original beams, totally exposed stonework, and basic bench seating, divides into two separate bar areas - each book-ended with cosy real fires. No food except Saturdays, when filled rolls are available.

  • Woolhope
    • Crown Inn Woolhope HR1 4QP Telephone(01432) 860468

      Situated next to the church, the Crown has a large bar, complemented by a restaurant and a 'public bar' area in the conservatory by the front door. Sandwiches and meals are all locally sourced and home-prepared. A garden bar is brought into use on summer evenings, with a cider and ale festival on May Day weekend. A wide range of local bottled ciders and perries are stocked. The brand name Kings is used for ciders made on site and a house beer. Bus service 453 from Hereford stops outside.

  • Woonton
    • Ferney Woonton HR3 6QN

      Much extended in the 1980's this roadside inn previously called the Lion reopened in 2012 as the Ferney - the name by which it has been known locally for many years. The bar and lounge/dining room are complemented by very attractive gardens. Styled as Annies Kitchen and Garden@The Ferney, freshly-prepared home-cooked meals are available all day, with afternoon tea also available.