Food & DRINK
A proper getaway should include great food and drink. That's why we've curated a guide to the areas top culinary spots, featuring everything from local coffee shops to award-winning fine dining establishments. Our recommendations include all that vegan, gluten free stuff too, so you need not worry about those dietary needs. We guarantee that you'll discover some of the best food and drink experiences that the area has to offer.
PUBS & Restaurants
Top local pints, fine dining and everything in between. Take a look at our list of all places food and drink.
Cafe
Flat whites, aeropress, chilly chocolate tea, whatever you're into find it here in the cafe guide.
markets
Those good ol' town markets are plentiful around these parts, have a look here where and when to get amongst it.
Groceries & deli's
Whether it's posh cheeses and cured meats or the daily shop at a household supermarket, see your local options here.
Upcoming food festivals
Hereford indie food festival
Dates: Fri 23rd - Mon 26th August
Location: Hereford (17miles, 30 mins)
Hereford Indie Food is an urban festival of street food, music, makers, and produce – set in the heart of Hereford city.
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Website: herefordindiefood.com
The big banquet caldicot
Dates: August bank holiday
Location: Caldicot (35 miles, 45 mins)
Expect the Greatest Street Food On Earth delicious dishes from around the World all served up by a Nomadic caravan of celebrated street food chefs.
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Website: thebigbanquet.uk
Abergavenny food festival
Dates: Sat 21st - Sun 22nd September
Location: Abergavenny (22 miles, 30 mins)
Over one hundred and fifty exhibitors across seven venues offering an unrivalled selection of the best produce and products from Wales, The Marches, and further afield.
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Website: abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Our local
ye ol' ferry inn
Location: Symonds Yat (1 mile, 15 mins walk)
This beautiful, family run, riverside pub has been standing on the banks of the River Wye dating back to the 15th century. With charming traditional features, warming log fires and stunning views across the Valley, Ye Old Ferrie Inn is the ideal place to enjoy the breath-taking countryside that surrounds it.
As seen in The Guardian's 'UK's 20 best waterside pubs.
