The Riverside at Aymestrey
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"Friendly hostelry in countryside setting"
Overview
Built in 1580, this character inn started catering to the passing sheep drovers in 1700; it’s midway along the Mortimer Trail, just by the ford across the River Lugg. All the country pursuits are here: choose between 10 circular walks and look out for otters, kingfishers, herons and deer on the way. The wood-panelled interior with low beams and log fires makes a cosy setting for the enjoyment of ales such as Wye Valley Butty Bach and Hobsons Best; ciders include Westons and Robinsons. The pub’s vegetable, herb and fruit garden is the source of many ingredients for the seasonal menus – Shropshire pressed pork and black pudding, pear and parsley broth might precede freshwater trout, fennel and English white wine sauce; celeriac ribbons, cracked wheat, cream, rosemary and Wigmore cheese; or slow-braised beef, oxtail sauce, smoked mash and kale.
Ratings & awards
AA Pick of the Pubs
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About the area
Herefordshire is split in two by the River Wye which meanders through the county on its way to the Severn and the sea. Largely rural, with Hereford, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye the major towns and cities, its countryside and ancient villages are the county’s major asset.
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