The Riverside at Aymestrey near Leominster

This food is special. It makes you feel like you are being well looked after and the staff are efficient and polite. The ambiance of the old pub makes you feel calm and safe. It was full when I went with a large group but never got too noisy. Interesting menu which is definitely rural. Delicious desserts, so spoil yourself. Only problem was the parking!

Went there last night for the most wonderful Valentines Meal and everything about the Riverside is exceptional. The staff are so courteous and welcoming, with the most engaging, professional table service, and the food is truly first class. The Valentines menu was a multi-course taster menu and each course was lovingly prepared and beautifully presented. The flavours were superb and the beef course was simply the finest (extra-thick) fillet of steak I have had in many years ... succulent, flavoursome and 'melt-in the mouth' tender. Our finest complements to the exceptional chef. We always love going to the Riverside as it never fails to impress and satisfy.

A lovely lunch here whilst visiting the area. Booking a table easy online or over the phone; staff very friendly and attentive on arrival. A drink in the bar before being seated passed the time when we arrived a little early! Dog friendly table provided and made to feel very welcome. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit!

What a first-class experience. Thank you so much to George and all the staff at the Riverside for making my husband’s birthday meal such an enjoyable and relaxing occasion. There were 16 adults, a toddler and two dogs along with multiple different dietary requirements and nothing was too much trouble. From booking the table right through to the ease of settling such a complicated bill, all the diners were very happy. I will be recommending the Riverside to anyone who’ll listen!

Went for dinner after reading reviews that said they did great vegan options. And they do! They're not all on the menu so definitely ask. George happily talked me through them all and helped me choose. He even made sure to point out that truffle (truffle chips, very good) was vegan but used pigs. Which was very thorough and thoughtful. I didn't feel othered or like I was making a fuss. Loved the whole thing. Sadly was too full for dessert so next time I'm passing I'll be going back!

Came to the riverside for a meal for my wifes birthday. Was lovely! The food was spot on, I had the duo of beef and it was perfect,my wife had the chicken,and it looked splendid (i never got to try any of it so it must've been very good!!)
The venue is really nice and full of character and the staff are beyond helpful and friendly. I'd highly recommend this place!

The Riverside Inn....... absolutely excellent, from walking in, to being served and enjoying every forkful of the delicious food that arrived on our table.
I booked our table my girlfriends 60th birthday celebration dinner. We had the cured trout & pork terrine, respectively, for our starters, accompanied by freshly baked onion loaf, so good. The starters were followed by the equally impressive duo of beef, exquisite. At the end of our memorable meal came the gesture that sealed a wonderful evening, a slice of chocolate ganache topped with a candle!!!!
The whole evening, food, service, ambience was the best.
Thank you 👍 😀

We stayed for one night and had dinner and breakfast. The room was lovely and the food was outstanding. It’s also very dog friendly and in a lovely spot by the river- unfortunately we were unlucky with the weather but we plan to return!

We've just been for our 5th, or maybe even 6th, Sunday lunch at The Riverside - as always it was excellent! The veg were cooked to perfection, ditto the chicken and the beef, and the service was first class. You're an hour's drive away from home, but we'll be back! Thank you.

We stayed in one of the garden rooms with our 2 dogs. Great walking straight from the door up to Mere Woods. The room was clean and well equipped with a mini fridge, selection of teas/coffee and some delicious homemade biscuits, the underfloor heating made it feel cosy even with the wintery January weather. The bar area has a lovely warm atmosphere with a large log burner and comfy leather sofas, we played chess and enjoyed some local beer and cider. We had a stunning meal in the evening, I particularly appreciate their efforts to be sustainable with locally sourced ingredients from the kitchen garden/smallholding. I will be recommending to our family and friends and hope we can stay again soon.

Wow! You must go here. We live in Hereford and drive past all the time but have never actually been in. We thought we would give it a try and we find all aspects to be superb. We arrived quite early so thought we would go for a walk nearby. We bumped into someone who works at the pub and he showed us a great little path up behind the pub. The views were fab. The water in the river is so clear! The accomodation looked lovely. When we went into the pub, we received a very warm welcome. The decor is amazing, very well thought out. The pub has a really great ambience and the building itself is incredible. We sat by a beautiful wood burner while drinks were brought and we perused the menu. The service was exceptional. Staff were attentive without being in your face, knowledgeable about the menu and produce, and I was surprised by how quickly the food arrived. The starter, cheese dumpling, (which my husband ordered but I tried!!) was simply amazing. The bread, baked in house, was delicious and the butter was gorgeous. I'm not sure I can do the starter justice as there were so many complex flavours. It was an exceptionally well thought out dish. Husband had a steak sandwich and I had cod. Both exquisite. I actually gasped when I tried the sauce! Thank you to the chef - your expertise is appreciated !! The cod just flaked away at the touch of my fork and the sauce had such a wide range of flavours. The vegetables that accompanied it were amazing. The potatoes were sinfully delicious - I tried not to think about the calories!! We both thought it was very good value for money and actually would have paid more. Well done to all that staff - the service was truly exceptional. We will definitely be back. Can't wait to visit in the warm summer months. We feel very lucky to have this on our doorstep.

We ate there as a group of eight on a Friday evening. Very nicely laid out place with a great interior and tasteful decor. Waiting staff were all really nice and attentive and knew the menu inside out. Myself and my partner were really happy to see they had a vegetarian/vegan option for main and starter and also three other plant based options on request. They happily veganised some side vegatable options we ordered for the group table and nothing was made to feel like an extra chore. Everyone else was happy with their meat dishes so thumbs up all round. Portions were very generous and all the food was local fresh and very delicious. Top marks and many thanks. Would definitely recommend and return again if in the area in the future.

One of the very best eating places in North Herefordshire. Clever mixtures of flavours and textures. Lovely warm atmosphere and great service. Deservedly popular and never disappoints.

We've had several meals there, always fantastic. Great menu and quality ales and wine.

Fantastic food, friendly staff and lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be returning and recommending to others

Nice sizeable rooms, very comfortable. Like the natural decor. Fresh milk in fridge, everything nicely thought through. Excellent food and a good choice. Friendly relaxed staff made the evening very enjoyable

We went for a family meal to finish off Christmas… it was superb as always … great food very tasty and always seasonal. Service was wonderful very attentive and friendly.

A sneaky weekday lunch recommended to us. Great character decor, great location, super staff, superb food. All in all, a great experience. Loved it.

We had the most incredible Sunday lunch here. It blew our expectations for a pleasant meal out of the water. Everything so lovingly and beautifully presented, and we could really tell how much care and pride is taken by the staff. The flavours were really quite incredible.

Any small queries or issues we had were immediately dealt with and solved with style. We sat in the garden surrounded by lupin flowers and other beautiful greenery.

Absolute gem of a place and I’m almost reluctant to review it but it was too wonderful not to.

This place is TREMENDOUS!
Having recently moved to the area we took my elderly father out for a meal. Super attentive staff, great beer and food to die for…. The pork dish I had was one of the best dishes I’ve had for years (and I’ve been to quite a few Michelin restaurants!)