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The Riverside at Aymestrey

4.8
4.8
854 Reviews
£25 and under
British
Sustainable, authentic and historic country inn and restaurant, set in rural Herefordshire

Our pub & restaurant aims to showcase the best of Herefordshire food and drink in a unique and environmentally conscious way, supplemented by our own extensive kitchen gardens and foraged from the land surrounding our inn.

Relax and unwind in our cosy bar next to our burning log burners or retire to one of our unique boutique rooms or quirky garden lodges.

Enjoy a winter walk along the picturesque River Lugg valley followed by an evening experiencing a true taste of local food and drink, grown, prepared and served by our passionate and friendly team who work hard to make your visit unforgettable.

Winner of Pub & Bar Awards West Midlands Best Pub and National Chef of The Year Andy Link

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British, Gastro Pub

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    01568 708440

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Andy Link

  • Neighborhood

    Leominster

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 854 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. ChrisH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked for Mothers' Day, Menu was fantastic with smaller portions available for children. Excellent service and friendliness from all the staff. Thoroughly recommend.
  2. ElaineK

    Herefordshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Will be going back ! Fab food , lovely staff and a beautiful place
  3. MandyP

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding..... and service we couldn't fault.. well done to all, we will definitely be back, its made it my favourite eatery 🌟
  4. AlecB

    Herefordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal with family from London in lovely environment. Enjoyed by all and our Favorite restaurant for special occasions as never disappointed.
  5. PaulD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great place to eat. Really good food, portion size and good setting. A good amount of space between the tables and good value for the quantity of the food.
  6. RowVis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous pub with fabulous atmosphere. Food was pricey but amazing. Couldn’t fault the service. Will definitely be back.
  7. TruffleDuck

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Worth the lengthy drive. Charming place. Consitent experience.
  8. AndyandKate

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All three courses for both of us were excellent - not a dud in sight. Wine list looked comprehensive ( we only had a glass each). Not many soft furnishings so when full it could be a bit noisier than we experienced Car parking could be tight ( because they are busy - a good sign) we we’d suggest arriving sooner than later to avoid having to walk from the church car park Was everything previous reviews suggested
  9. VirginieE

    Herefordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We first had a drink by the lovely fire .I did enjoy the Hereford fizz with local blackcurrant . From starter to main course we had super food and service. The bread to start served with creamy butter was great too. Been before and have been disappointed. Will visit again in summer !
  10. KateH

    Worcestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful meal, the food was outstanding. A lovely quiet atmosphere and the service was great. A great night had by all.
  11. carynt

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an incredible evening and a gorgeous dinner. The restaurant is so welcoming and warm [the people and the Inn], we loved it. Everything was delicious and impressively presented. Our guests were split between starter and dessert lovers...we all left happy. The staff were warm and attentive. My new favourite place! The chocolate delice, I rest my case for dessert....
  12. MammaG

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A delicious Sunday lunch, but marred by the roast potatoes which were "crispy" in the extreme having obviously been kept warm for too long. No excuse at these prices and with no other choice of potato, so served with every meal. We dined late in the day but had booked several weeks in advance and felt it let down the overall undisputably high standard of the food. Otherwise the fish (hake) and rare roast beef our party ordered were all divine, as was the sharing bread we ordered for our starter. Sharper knives would have helped with the beef. The pub is full of character and tables spread in separate small areas so quite cosy and intimate and waiting staff were excellent. No separate children's menu, but smaller sizes of the main courses offered, or an alternative of sausage (which our little one rated highly tho he struggled to crunch the roast potatoes!). Riverside setting and outside tables for al fresco dining in warmer months.
  13. JeremyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last minute booking on Sunday for lunch. We arrived at 3:30 but there were still plenty of people there and more arrived after us. Delicious lunch and great atmosphere.
  14. Rolls

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delightful evening celebrating my birthday with Friends, Thank you.
  15. Finediner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always. Waiting staff attentive, polite and professional. The food was cooked to perfection, flavours were amazing, could not fault a single thing. Well done Riverside team, keep doing what you are doing x
  16. JaneM

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very welcoming, lovely setting. Delicious dinner and super wines. Local gin great too! A very enjoyable evening, I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant.
  17. crimewriterkate

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've never had anything but a good meal at the Riverside, but this was extraordinarily good. Everything on my plate tasted exquisite, and my companions all said the same.
  18. Lunchtime

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Laid back atmosphere and attentive staff. Will definitely return
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole meal from start to the finish was amazing. From the staff, service, food and ambience we could not fault a thing ⭐️ They even surprised my husband with a brownie and candle to celebrate his birthday. Thank you!
  20. Cassie

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all round. The menu offered a very good choice of imaginative dishes, making use of seasonal and local ingredients (for example a starter of Jerusalem artichoke gnocchi with goat’s cheese); the vegetables accompanying main courses were properly (I.e. not over-) cooked. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely go again.
  21. Amelie

    Buckinghamshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely way to spend Valentine's evening. The seven course 'tasting' menu was delicious and extremely good value for money. The service was attentive and there was a nice ambience.
  22. JohnH

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always we had an enjoyable evening, a great venue. Tasty food nicely presented. Had believed the taster type menu was the night's fare but I noticed a couple of chaps had what might be said to be more traditional fare.
  23. GJC1

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food presentation , quality and tastes were all excellent. The area for sitting in prior to eating was very pleasant. Some very loud dogs while we were there (and we like dogs) but otherwise a really good visit. Would return
  24. MarkH

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic will go again cannot wait lovely building too
  25. mandiw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of 4 celebrating my Mums 83rd birthday I had travelled up from London for the day to celebrate with her ,I’m so pleased I’d found this little gem the food was amazing the atmosphere , the service were all spot on staff very polite and friendly and a lovely touch with a candle and desert at the end for Mum. Will definitely be back.
  26. MalcolmH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very pleasant lunch venue, service excellent and relaxed atmosphere. Pork was not very tasty, would be better if slow cooked on the bone. Desert with sweetcorn pannacotta was odd and not to our taste.
  27. MrsB

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, wow and wow again. I have to say that I think the food at the Riverside at Aymestrey is amongst the BEST and most flavoursome I have ever eaten. And believe me, my husband and I have eaten at some amazing restaurants in our time. Every morsel of food was packed with a punch - I have absolutely no idea how they did that! There was salt and pepper on the table, but was totally unnecessary - everthing was perfectly seasoned. I was seriously blown away by the experience and, even though we live almost 200 miles away in London, I would 100% come back to stay/eat at the restaurant again.
  28. RobB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic food - exactly what you’d expect from a chef who knows what he’s doing - don’t expect pub grub and be prepared to pay. We had the snails to start (superb) - I had Hake my partner had the Duck - followed by desserts - with a couple of drinks it came to £80 - so like I said not your typical burger and chips place - you wouldn’t eat there every week unless money was not an issue for you but for a special occasion I’d definitely recommend it. The staff were great as well
  29. Gemma

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, cannot fault any course all good quality.
  30. DebbieD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We only wanted a light lunch so had the risotto starters which were delicious. Beautiful warm homemade bread and artisan butter plus truffle fries, wonderful. Charming service, and when they knew it was my daughter’s birthday, they brought out a brownie with a candle! So lovely, would def recommend. Also it’s a beautiful place by the river, ticks so many great boxes 👍👏👏👏
  31. veronicaG

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Sunday roast was one of the best roast dinners we have ever had ! Perfect
  32. Gwen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was beautifully presented but the beef was a bit tough and actual cauliflower would have been better than a puree. The panna cotta was disappointing as it did not taste of the promised lavender. Overall a good experience and I would visit again.
  33. ChrisH

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our third visit having recently moved to the area. We were blown away by our first visit, but The Riverside keeps raising the bar. Yesterday was phenomenal. Thank you. You will have regular guests in us, and we have no hesitation in recommending you to our visitors.
  34. KerryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely pub and food. Menu a little limited but food was excellent. Highly recommend
  35. WalkerChris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We keep returning as the food is always very well cooked, and very tasty. The service is always friendly, and the ambience of the restaurant is fabulous. We also love that they have an area where we can bring our dog if we wish. We will be back again soon
  36. Sabriel

    Herefordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food in a warm welcoming atmosphere as always.
  37. BrianP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We enjoyed our visit and the food was very nice. Staff attentive although very bury
  38. RheaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't have a bad thing to say about this place, the place is beautiful and homely, the staff are very friendly and the food well the food is beautiful everything I ate at the place from the duck to the carrots was beautiful. 5 stars all around Thank you
  39. SimonH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, service, cleanliness, beer, wine - struggling to find a negative - possibly wines went very pricey when going beyond the basics? Anyway, definitely going to get a few friends together to go back there again! (Wife was under-chef there many years ago to a future Michelin Star chef - so a real trip down memory lane!)
  40. Victoria

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always have excellent service and beautiful meal. Been many times and the standards are high. Service is prompt and attentive and there isn't a big wait for anything. Lovely menu and Lovely staff.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Riverside at Aymestrey offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01568 708440.

The Riverside at Aymestrey is rated 4.8 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
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The Riverside Inn, Aymestrey, Herefordshire HR6 9ST

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Leominster

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    British, Gastro Pub

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Andy Link

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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