Saracens Head Inn

This place is a treasure. A real gem that still shines bright despite being surrounded by all the wonderful gems that are in the magnificent Herefordshire.
Food:
If you are here, the food is a must. It has never let me down, it has always been utterly incredible in taste, appearance and smell. It truly deserves credit for its fantastic, locally sourced, fresh produce and the very talented chef that creates these magical dishes.
Service:
The staff are just wonderful. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. Especially this lovely little Scottish lady, who went totally out of her way to get me a table for dinner. She was so friendly and funny and her knowledge of the menu was incredible.
Bar:
Two words — Local. Beers. And an extra adjective — amazing.
Rooms:
Some of the rooms were a little dated, but honestly would you care with a heart wrenching, awe inspiring, breath taking view of the River Wye? I certainly didn’t, but it would be my only gripe with the place, the showers need updating as the hot water was occasionally on and off… I loved the rustic feel of the rooms though, the low beams and ceilings, the old style windows. It’s a magical place that makes you feel close to the history and nature of the little village.
Overall, it’s a stunning place, a treat to go there. The little hand pulled boat from one side of the river to the other is another of my favourite features. So gorgeous and truly stuck in the past, in the best way possible.

After a two-​hour drive, this is definitely the first pub you’ll want to find. Tucked away down a single-​track road, next to the tranquil river Wye, get yourself some of their special platters or try the cheese board for an amazing treat.
The interior is rustic and the log burner is divine to sit next to. Make sure you aren’t driving, or use some of the on-​site accommodation, and try everything behind the bar that you can.

What a wonderful place! We found this pub close to where we are staying, and popped in for a bit of lunch. I ordered a pork and stuffing baguette and my partner had the cheese board, both were absolutely amazing! They do a wide selection of delicious food for lunch, and they serve local ales and ciders, which we sampled! We sat in the bar, as we just wanted a casual lunch, but it’s not that big. We managed to get a table close to the wonderful log burner, so we were lovely and toasty. The service was really good, quick and efficient, would definitely come here again, even if just for the view of the beautiful River Wye right outside the window!

Positively delightful! The salmon special I had here tonight is by far the very best salmon I have ever had prepared at a restaurant. It was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. I ate every single bite of the meal without regret and wishing for more. I have eaten in many restaurants in this region of the UK and none was better than this one. I cannot wait for a reason to return.

Nice pub in a great location, large selection of ales, we didn’t eat here but the meals being served looked delicious.

Excellent, excellent & excellent once more. We were seated in the bar area as we were sporting some particularly muddy boots which were not appropriate for the restaurant. A large and varied menu sets the taste buds a-​tingling in anticipation.
We ordered a fish platter to share and goats cheese beignets followed by a bowl of mussels, pie of the day (beef in ale with mushrooms) and fish & chips twice (one kids size).
The food was fantastic but beware the large portions if you suffer with a small stomach! Luckily none of us did and all the food was enjoyed immensely along with pints of Wye Valley pale ale, an interesting brew called Butty Bach and Symonds cider.
The landlord was a very pleasant chap who kindly gave us a lift back to collect our car as we couldn’t stomach the walk back up to Christchurch. Pay them a visit, enjoy their beer and food and write an honest review as they seem to have suffered from one or two of those ‘anti-​Trip’ advisor fiends!
Well done Saracens Head and thanks!