Pubs and bars

Here are five genuinely lesser-known Herefordshire pubs that reward a detour in the county.

Five of the best pubs in Herefordshire you may have never heard of before

The pub, which previously operated as an Indian restaurant, was handed the new rating after an inspection in June.

The pub, which previously operated as an Indian restaurant, was handed the new rating after an inspection in June.

Pub given one-star food hygiene rating after inspector calls

The Castle Inn in Little Birch has been closed for some time

The Castle Inn in Little Birch has been closed for some time

Owner fights on to convert 'failed' pub

The Three Tuns Inn is set to close temporarily from September 13 for a major refurbishment programme aimed at repairing years of wear and tear and securing the future of the popular Bishop's Castle pub.

The Three Tuns Inn is set to close temporarily from September 13 for a major refurbishment programme aimed at repairing years of wear and tear and securing the future of the popular Bishop's Castle pub.

Popular pub to close temporarily for major refurbishment

The Crown in Whitchurch in its previous guise

The Crown in Whitchurch in its previous guise

Another Herefordshire inn faces huge bill to make rooms safe

Steven Miller and Helen Whitehouse, who have taken over the Roebuck Inn in Brimfield.

Steven Miller and Helen Whitehouse, who have taken over the Roebuck Inn in Brimfield.

Long-closed pub reopens with new faces behind the bar

Heather Owens, who runs the Oak Inn at Staplow appeared on an episode of Escape to the Country.

Heather Owens, who runs the Oak Inn at Staplow appeared on an episode of Escape to the Country.

Landlady of village pub makes appearance on popular BBC show

Boost for Herefordshire’s high streets as Council cuts pavement licence fees

Boost for Herefordshire’s high streets as Council cuts pavement licence fees

Cafés, pubs, and restaurants given boost as one cost slashed

The building where the new café/bar, including outdoor seating, is planned (from Google Street View)

The building where the new café/bar, including outdoor seating, is planned (from Google Street View)

Herefordshire Council

New café/bar may have to drop outdoor seating over 'safety and disorder' fears

The Red Lion Hotel, Bredwardine, is now on the market for £500,000.

The Red Lion Hotel, Bredwardine, is now on the market for £500,000.

'Iconic' fishermen's pub put back on market after price slashed

The Barneby Inn, which has been closed since February 2025 after a fire.

The Barneby Inn, which has been closed since February 2025 after a fire.

Pub which closed after fire to sell off part of its carpark with house plans

Owner Ben Savidge, in the new restaurant area, The Crown Inn pub in Lea, when it reopened in 2025.

Owner Ben Savidge, in the new restaurant area, The Crown Inn pub in Lea, when it reopened in 2025.

Pub that was reopened after years of closure could be named county's best pub

Shooters Bar in Leominster has been handed a two-star hygiene rating after an inspection in June.

Shooters Bar in Leominster has been handed a two-star hygiene rating after an inspection in June.

Bar told to improve after mouse droppings found inside

Jeremy Clarkson behind the bar in his Cotswolds pub.

Jeremy Clarkson behind the bar in his Cotswolds pub.

Clarkson's Farm

F1 legend offers his UK pub to Jeremy Clarkson free of charge

Mr Wilcox at the bar of the newly reopened Spire & Vine pub on King Street.

Mr Wilcox at the bar of the newly reopened Spire & Vine pub on King Street.

Pub landlord reveals plans for transformation weeks after reopening

The Roebuck Inn, Brimfield, showing the extension and beer garden which will be cleared away under the new plan (from Google Street View)

The Roebuck Inn, Brimfield, showing the extension and beer garden which will be cleared away under the new plan (from Google Street View)

Village pub that has been closed for three years set to reopen

NEW: Dan Morgan has taken over as manager of The Feathers Hotel

NEW: Dan Morgan has taken over as manager of The Feathers Hotel

New manager takes over running 16th century hotel

Hopeful buyers invited to view closed riverside pub after 'high demand'

The Castle Inn in Little Birch has been closed for some time

The Castle Inn in Little Birch has been closed for some time

'Untreasured' village pub which stressed out landlady can't become a home

A centuries-old former pub occupying a prominent corner position in Kingstone, Herefordshire is on the market for £365,000

A centuries-old former pub occupying a prominent corner position in Kingstone, Herefordshire is on the market for £365,000

Centuries-old pub goes up for sale in village

The New Inn at St Owens Cross was previously named among the best places in the UK for a roast dinner.

The New Inn at St Owens Cross was previously named among the best places in the UK for a roast dinner.

Pub with one of UK's best roast dinners could be named 'Pub of the Year'

Sam Bamford and Molly Knight with Lord Waddlington outside The Feathers Hotel.

Sam Bamford and Molly Knight with Lord Waddlington outside The Feathers Hotel.

Giant inflatable duck makes surprise appearance at hotel

Jonathan Kaye holding a pint behind the bar at the Prince of Wales pub

Jonathan Kaye holding a pint behind the bar at the Prince of Wales pub

Award-winning pub in the running to be crowned 'Pub of the Year'

Steve and Tracey Powell bid farewell to their customers last month.

Steve and Tracey Powell bid farewell to their customers last month.

New tenants sought for 'prime' town pub after couple's heartfelt goodbye

Former Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond.

Former Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond.

Jeremy Clarkson

Richard Hammond sets record straight after being banned from pub

Dan and Gemma Evans have been at the helm of The Alma Inn in Linton since 2015.

Dan and Gemma Evans have been at the helm of The Alma Inn in Linton since 2015.

Pub where customers treated as family named among the best in Britain

The grounds at The Farmer's Dog pub in Oxfordshire.

The grounds at The Farmer's Dog pub in Oxfordshire.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson makes major change to grounds at Cotswolds pub

Pub manager, Ian Forrest, celebrating the pub gaining national recognition after being named among The Telegraph’s top 500 pubs in England.

Pub manager, Ian Forrest, celebrating the pub gaining national recognition after being named among The Telegraph’s top 500 pubs in England.

'Proper boozer' named among the top 500 in the UK

Name revealed for much-anticipated new restaurant and bar

The pub is set to reopen its doors later this year, according to a campaign group.

The pub is set to reopen its doors later this year, according to a campaign group.

Pub that closed after 'incredibly difficult decision' could reopen later this year

Five Herefordshire pubs, including The Alma Inn, have been recognised as among the best in the UK by The Telegraph.

Five Herefordshire pubs, including The Alma Inn, have been recognised as among the best in the UK by The Telegraph.

Five Herefordshire pubs named among the best venues in the UK

The Broadleys pub was sold in April 2025 after months of closure.

The Broadleys pub was sold in April 2025 after months of closure.

'Unacceptable impact' warning on proposed coffee shop on A49

The revamp continues at the King's Arms, Bromyard

The revamp continues at the King's Arms, Bromyard

Reopening date for pub pushed back as transformation continues

The Spire and Vine pub on King Street reopened last weekend after being closed for quite some time. The pub has undergone a significant refurbishment, giving it a fresh new look and welcoming customers back through its doors.

Pic is. Meet part of the

The Spire and Vine pub on King Street reopened last weekend after being closed for quite some time. The pub has undergone a significant refurbishment, giving it a fresh new look and welcoming customers back through its doors.

Pic is. Meet part of the

Landlord has 'absolutely manic' first day at new pub

A new tenant is set to take over the pub on July 21, while the parish council have nominated the pub to be registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).

A new tenant is set to take over the pub on July 21, while the parish council have nominated the pub to be registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).

Plans for village pub revealed as landlord set to leave in days

The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster has closed its doors with immediate effect

The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster has closed its doors with immediate effect

Pub makes 'incredibly difficult decision' to close doors for good

Adam Wilcox at the Spire & Vine, which is set to open its doors at midday today (July 11).

Adam Wilcox at the Spire & Vine, which is set to open its doors at midday today (July 11).

City pub to reopen with new name and new look today

Young chef, Owen Hanson-Green (right) and chef patron of the Riverside Inn, Andy Link. Picture: Rob

Young chef, Owen Hanson-Green (right) and chef patron of the Riverside Inn, Andy Link. Picture: Rob

'The pressure is relentless'- pub boss calls for urgent Government action

A group of residents are considering a community buy-out of the village pub, which has been closed since early 2026.

A group of residents are considering a community buy-out of the village pub, which has been closed since early 2026.

Villagers trying to save closed pub reveal big plans

Scaffolding is up outside the King's Arms in Bromyard as it gears up for its reopening

Scaffolding is up outside the King's Arms in Bromyard as it gears up for its reopening

Date set for pub's grand reopening as makeover begins

Danny Chamberlain is celebrating a year at The Castlefields in Clifford, near Hay-on-Wye.

Danny Chamberlain is celebrating a year at The Castlefields in Clifford, near Hay-on-Wye.

Meet the landlord at the helm of newly reopened village pub

The Volunteer Inn in Marden sitting derelict after it was closed down some years ago

The Volunteer Inn in Marden sitting derelict after it was closed down some years ago

Memories of 'brilliant' village pub as its demise continues

Landlord shuts pub early after two people turn up for World Cup game

England fans in a pub (Kolforn / Wikimedia Commons, CC-licensed)

England fans in a pub (Kolforn / Wikimedia Commons, CC-licensed)

Herefordshire Council

The pubs that applied to stay open late (early?) for England v Mexico

James May and Jeremy Clarkson.

James May and Jeremy Clarkson.

James May's pub wins UK award ahead of Jeremy Clarkson's

FAREWELL: Steve and Tracey Powell have left The Retreat pub

FAREWELL: Steve and Tracey Powell have left The Retreat pub

'Bittersweet' farewell as landlord and lady leave pub

The Castle Inn in Little Birch has been closed for some time (from Google Street View)

The Castle Inn in Little Birch has been closed for some time (from Google Street View)

Herefordshire Council

Villagers fight 'permanent loss' of only pub

Pub manager Ian Forrest

Pub manager Ian Forrest

City pub's popular four-day beer festival set to return

The prominent roadside pub is now on the market for £745,000.

The prominent roadside pub is now on the market for £745,000.

Price slashed on village pub in the same hands for over 20 years

Casey Floyd at the Swan Hotel in Kington

Casey Floyd at the Swan Hotel in Kington

Restaurant shuts as kitchen reaches shocking temperature

A public meeting was held at the Wellington Heath Memorial Hall on Friday, June 19.

A public meeting was held at the Wellington Heath Memorial Hall on Friday, June 19.

Villagers planning to buy pub after sudden closure

Alan Davies, the current leaseholder of The Trumpet Inn, is to step away, but continue at the helm of The Moon Inn in Mordiford.

Alan Davies, the current leaseholder of The Trumpet Inn, is to step away, but continue at the helm of The Moon Inn in Mordiford.

Landlord to step away from landmark pub as search begins

Hereford Beer House owner Sion Harris

Hereford Beer House owner Sion Harris

City centre pub shuts over 'danger to life' weather warning

The historic Lamb Inn in Stoke Prior near Leominster reopened last October under landlord Kieran Wyldes.

The historic Lamb Inn in Stoke Prior near Leominster reopened last October under landlord Kieran Wyldes.

Herefordshire Council

Reopened village pub seeks permission for changes made during closure