Michelin Eats in Herefordshire
Four eateries secure a spot in prestigious guide
Known for our fantastic produce and seasonal cooking, Herefordshire is a superb foodie destination. If you fancy touring some of our finest places to eat, why not start with the four which feature in The MICHELIN Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2024.
The Kilpeck Inn
With a regularly changing menu of contemporary British dishes which champion local and seasonal produce, The Kilpeck Inn is a comfortable and relaxed country inn.
The Michelin Guide praises its commitment to locally sourced meats as well as its old fashioned puddings.
We also love its cosy atmosphere and its real ales as well as its gorgeous location. It's a few moments away from the village's famous carved Romanesque church and it lies on the route of the iconic Herefordshire Trail, making for a hearty stop off for hungry walkers.
The Inn also has four luxury en-suite letting rooms and was named by the Daily Telegraph as one of Britain’s ’10 Perfect Country Pubs with Rooms’.
The Bull's Head at Craswall
One of the last unspoiled drovers' inns in England, The Bull's Head is a traditional pub with views across to the Black Mountains.
The Michelin Guide praises its homely charm, including flagstone floors, slate walls and open fires. And says of the food, "Unfussy, ingredient-led cooking is natural, wholesome and full of flavour, with meats from the owners’ farm, homemade charcuterie and a traditional roast on Sundays."
We recommend tackling The Cat's Back before retreating to The Bull's Head for a well-earned lunch.
33 The Homend
Tucked away in an 18th Century, Grade II listed former chocolate shop in Ledbury, you'll find the tiny gem that is 33 The Homend.
Only seating 14, The Michelin Guide notes the 'sweet, cosy feel and plenty of homespun charm' of this special place, as well as the cooking which is 'classical, comforting and satisfying' and often features 'rare breed meats and Cornish fish'.
While away a day in this pretty market town, mooching around the independent shops and enjoying a trip to nearby Eastnor Castle or Hellens Manor, before stopping for dinner at No 33.
The Baiting House
Sat on the top of a hill, on the border between Herefordshire and Worcestershire, this was once a stopping-off point for drovers and waggoners in need of a quick snack or 'bait'.
As the Michelin Guide explains, it's now a 'friendly country pub welcoming allcomers with its rustic look and friendly atmosphere. The assured yet understated modern British dishes are well priced and nicely balanced and, most importantly, deliver bags of flavour.'
Work up an appetite with a stroll around the nearby Bromyard Downs, with its super views, or visit National Trust Brockhampton with its spectacular springtiem blossom.
