Hereford Left Bank in Herefordshire, County of

Had the carvery, it was nice, but unfortunately no cauliflower cheese left which for us is a must with a roast. Staff were nice but not very organised, seems to lack a good figure head, for instance a table full of glasses were just walked passed a number of times. On leaving a staff member cutting the meat was stood outside puffing on a cigarette not nice to see, at least smoke in a discreet location .

Popped in twice for drinks on a weekend away. Lovely river side setting and views. Drinks were OK priced, not too expensive. Bit of an odd lay out to the place though. Was hard to work out what businesses you were actually buying from as people were bringing drinks in from the bar in the court yard downstairs. Didn't go inside the Koiffe pot only to use toilet but it looked clean and tidy.

Lovely venue but poorly run. By 8pm unable to order any drinks from the app, queues for drinks at the bar were 45 minutes long. Such a shame, hope they sort themselves out.

Once again, a fantastic Sunday Lunch! What's more impressive still are the staff on the carvery, NOTHING is too much trouble. The lady on the carvery made my sister's day after learning she was out of hospital for a couple of hours before going back. Thank you so much. BOSS LEVEL SERVICE ❤️

Lovely ambience, great quality food and a good selection of vegetables would highly recommend you try this carvery been to several different functions and always great.

Me and my friend came here for dinner both with allergies. The staff were so understanding and Henry the chef went out of his way to make sure we had an amazing meal. Absolutely fabaglasted by the service and will definately be coming again. Thank you so much Henry for being so understanding and looking after us!

We were visiting the area, staying in Clyro, but wanted to meet with friends we had not seen for sometime since a holiday in Crete. They suggested your venue, and we were not disappointed. The view from the terrace was lovely. We struggled with the ordering app, but our waitress Chloe took time to offer us support and advice, and our orders came out no problem. The fire pit we moved to after our food was a welcome warmer. The food menu was minimal due to current restrictions but more than adequate and very nice. Thank you to all your team who were very welcoming.

Dan is a amazing bouncer, he’s brilliant the best!! Give him a pay rise HES lovely !!! Yes Dan!!!! Brilliant

Positives first; Venue is quite spectacular, we sat outside, in the Sun right by the river...... we thought we were in for a treat.Negatives; Food was pretty appalling - Fish & Chips, thick undercooked batter, cheap frozen chips that arrived barely Luke warm and the peas had been sat out somewhere and looked dry, wrinkly and inedible! Afterwards we found that they charge extra for ketchup and mayo! I think I could cook better standing on my head!Go there for a beer in the sun but AVOID the terrible food. It’s such a shame and really spoilt our first meal after the latest lockdown.

Good meal, but you will be charged if you do not have the app on your smart phone to order your meal and drinks.

Been here a few times, foods ok, location is nice.Booked in advance a table for two. On arrival we checked in and the lady controlling the guests was very friendly sorted a table.Just as we were about to go to sit down, a most obnoxious man, arrived at the check in desk, he bluntly announced there were no tables, we would have to wait one and a half hours for a table. Being quite taken aback, said but we booked a table! Instead of being understanding, he went on to say and we won't even take your order for at least one and a half hours and then you will have to wait for your food. He had no sympathy, no empathy, just bluntness bordering on rude.I have never had a booking treated with contempt like this before. The place was heaving, I don't know but it appeared casual guests had gone in for a drink then ordered food.Having eaten there before, I found the experience far from satisfactory. I tried once more to explain we had booked a table, his response again fairly blunt, " I'm not going to lie to you, these are the wait times"

Feel like robots are serving you. No character and atmosphere isn’t the same as it use to be. Early close and they just seem to want to get you out. Wanted to order cocktails at 10:30 and couldn’t as it had disappeared of the app and was told they were closed. On website it says 3am? So what I used to like pre covid was a lovely environment but now the service has dropped standards have gone. Order a gin and would expect at £7 for a single you may get a garnish and a gin glass but no have half a pint glads and no garnish. I feel it’s not worth the money and doesn’t feel like a treat. I could do better staying in. And then charging this and having to go get your drinks from another table just isn’t right. Last night I did get some delivered to the table and was shocked. And one guy was making an effort to talk and it’s a shame no one else brings a customer service front.

This place is set in a Fantastic Location, It overlooks the river and has great ambiance and amazing views.

Food is basic and the staff are not customer engaged. Lovely venue however you will not be welcomed fully by staff and the food is slow to be delivered. Compared to some places I’ve visited this venue isn’t as Covid safe as it should be and is definitely targeted for the younger audience.

Recently held our daughters surprise birthday at the Left Bank. Wow, what a venue, everything to offer and nothing was too much effort. Several of our guests commented on the level of service received by the competent and friendly bar staff which really made a difference on the day. Brilliant views of the Cathedral and over the River Wye. We even managed to grab a beautiful cocktail up in the public cocktail bar on the top floor. We will definitely be going back now we know how well we will be looked after.

We recently held an 80th Birthday Party at the LBH and was delighted in all respects. The star of the show was certainly the venue; we were in the Gold Room on the middle floor which has a large side room, perfect for reception drinks and mingling before our seated three course lunch in the main room, we had 70 guests. The patio verandah has stunning views for some fresh air and plenty of room for the children to run around too, we were fortunate to have a bright winter's day but I bet it's stupendous during the warmer months. The complimentary sound and vision systems also added to the ambience.The catering was also a great success, provided through the venue by the local Sisters Catering company. The food was great, especially the local Herefordshire beef and chicken main course, with plenty of accompanying veg, really tasty and piping hot, with excellent service - fabulous!Not to forget the venue staff who throughout the booking process and the event were very attentive and helpful, thank you Lili, Alice and Rob, you made it a wonderful occasion.I would without doubt return to The Left Bank for future functions and heartily recommend it to anyone else.

Travel up in the lift to Charles' Bar with a wonderful view of the River Wye and the old bridge. Quite romantic, with quirky décor and friendly service. Not as expensive as you might expect.

We love this place. Great views from the terrace, and always a welcoming atmosphere. I’ve spent many nights in Charles’ bar with friends since it re opened in the summer. Brad and Mackie run the bar beautifully, and bring the right amount of fun, wonderful cocktail creation and professionalism to ensure a truly welcoming environment every time. Consequently we decided to book a 40th birthday party here and we weren’t disappointed. Lily was approachable, organised and happy to help throughout the process, and herself and Alice did a wonderful job of decorating the room on the day for us. I can’t recommend highly enough.

Went to the left bank gala evening for our work Christmas party on the 21st December, The main meal served was cold ,I had roast beef, to be fair the beef had a nice flavour but it was cold and the vegetables had not been seasoned and were bland, Deserts pastry was soggy the crackers I had with my cheese were soft , The meal overall was disappointing , definitely not worth the £47.40 that we each paid.

Was here for a one of their Christmas party nights with work colleagues. Have to say it was so disappointing, both the service & the food were diabolical. We each paid £47.40 for prosecco, a 3 course meal & music. We were seated for 7.30, our starter did not arrive until 8.15 & our main course eventually was served at 9.10, but only after us repeatedly asking for it, in fact we asked for some bread rolls, as people were so hungry. I had the salmon, which was the most sad looking plate of food I have ever been served - see picture. It had no suitable accompaniments with it except for the dish of sprouts, carrots & boiled potatoes that were served with the meat dishes. When dessert arrived we had to ask the waiters to clear the table of our main course dishes to free up room.The dessert was no better than the rest of the meal, a tasteless serving of a mass produced lemon tart with half an unripe strawberry. Neither was there any offer of coffees after the meal. The staff were all very young, not at all trained to deal with customers & were mostly wandering around not knowing what to do, there was no sense of management or guidance present. All in all extremely disappointing & definitely not worth the hard earned money it cost.

I miss the old chaps I used to see on the Charlie’s Bar, the place doesn’t seem the same without them. Drinks aren’t what I remember at all, guess I’ll have to get used to new bar staff to learn my regular orders!!

Great location for a wedding with beautiful views along the river bank on a lovely late summer afternoon. Guests met on the first floor for drinks before being taken down to the wedding on the ground floor with the ceremony being in one room and then through to the reception in an adjacent interlinking room. The lovely weather meant that we could mingle outside on the balcony over looking the river until well into the evening. Lovely food provided by both De Koffie Pot at the reception and pizzas by Rocket in the evening made for happy guests. Left Bank staff were very friendly and welcoming, happy to accommodate any requests. Great venue, happy to recommend.

My first visit to The Left Bank's top balcony for a few drinks with friends, on a sunny summer's evening.The evening's sun reflecting off the River Wye and Hereford Cathedral was something to behold. It's surely the best bar view in the city. A great ambience.Once the air cooled, we moved indoors to comfortable sofas/chairs, with candles placed on the tables. The toilets are unfortunately positioned at the floor below. Throughout the evening we were well looked after by Bradley and his colleague at the cocktail bar.A most enjoyable evening was had by all.

This venue has a wonderful charm about it. I love the seating layout from sofas around coffee tables, armchairs inside plus upright seating, outside balcony overlooking the river, city and cathedral with upright seating. A variety of drinks served from coffee to cocktails!A lovely place for part or all of your evening out. I took photos from the outside balcony at sunset which I've submitted.

I left Hereford some 20 plus years ago so it was nice to go back to visit dear friends and see how the City has changed. One place that stood out was the Left Bank nestling alongside the Old Bridge across the river wye.

How VERY VERY DISAPPOINTING.. We were advised the meal was for 19:30..it was gone 20:30 before even the starters arrived ( which were nice )..then the mains arrived eventually..

Went here for an event where local crafts people had stalls to sell their goods.

I joined my boyfriends work mates for annual Xmas work party we went to left bank for there comedy eve was fantastic never been before so was intrigued but well worth a visit nice atmosphere even outside with fire pits to keep warm good staff and drinks not too expensive would defiantly go back and recommend.

Had a visit here for a coffee which was great. Plenty of choice for cakes. Lovely staff. Great views of the Wye river and bridge.

This is a glorious venue with an outstanding views and it is hard to find a venue that provides such a wonderful backdrop. The staff go that extra mile to make your event not just memorable but totally unforgettable. Everything smacks of Hereford from the menus on offer made with locally sourced produce, the florists, photographers and entertainment recommended are among Hereford’s finest. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Left Bank for any event that you are planning - worth every penny...........and some!

Excellent position overlooking the river. Nicely spaced out tables on the sizeable terrace. Drinks fairly average though- wine was ok and prosecco not very fizzy.

Attended on Thursday night for some pre-wedding drinks and have to say, it didn't disappoint. The roof terrace is really lovely and overlooks the river. The bar, when lit, reminds you of a Persian cafe with a really good vibe. Drink selection is good and a decent price.

Popped into the left bank on Saturday for pint. Disappointing doesn't come close. Pint of warm flat cider at £3.50. Simply not good enough

My partner and I attended a themed party night here recently. The set up was good, if a little disorganised. The night cost £20 and the acts varied from good to awful (only my musical opinion, so that doesn't affect the score).

Very impressed, couldn't ask for better service. Would go again without hesitation, staff very helpful and polite, went that extra mile.

Brilliant location and lovely food with very nice service. Family all live about 100 miles away and we booked here without any background knowledge. We found the facilities to be excellent, the food was excellent and the staff and service excellent. Would definitely use again.

I am sitting overlooking the river Wye and eating a fantastic pie and must day I am very impressed. Fantastic site, friendly staff, excellent decor and fantastic food, a brilliant combination and I am happy to recommend.

Was really looking forward to this & travelled down to Hereford to meet a large group of family and friends who were all attending the event. It was rubbish. Far too many tickets sold for & no proper checks on the door of who had tickets & who didn't. Long queues for absolutely everything. Waste of time - never again. We left early & found a local pub to see the New Year in.

Sadly there were far too many tickets sold for this venue, waiting over half an hour to get served at the bar, made fir a disappointing New Years Eve celebration

My family and I have seen the New Year in at the Left Bank for the last 3 years and it has always been an excellent night. So it is with sadness that I have to leave this review for this year. Far too many tickets sold for the size of the venue. Impossible to get from a to b without having drink tipped over you. Half an hour queues for the toilets and the same at the bar. Come on Left Bank-don’t ruin a normally fabulous night by putting ticket sales ahead of customer enjoyment.

We spent New Year's Eve here and we did enjoy it, the place is on 3 levels and has an outside area, it's a big building with lots to see, we arrived early and got a seat but as it was New Year's Eve it became very bust very quickly and we found it was difficult to get to the bar, but I think on a normal day it would be a lovely place to eat and drink right here on the river, it's also a lovely place for a wedding venue, but we die die to leave early on New Year's Eve as it was just far to bust for us, drinks all reasonable and toilets clean.

Attended The Left Bank Village - had to que 45 minutes to get a drink and 20 minutes for the toilets each time, which were not very pleasant to say the least.. they were too greedy with the tickets in making money and did not...

Came recommended when we visited the area. Nor disappointed. Quirky but obviously popular. Had been a very hectic day with less staff and a wait on food but service was friendly and the food was good. Husband ordered a steak sandwich which he really enjoyed and I had vegetarian chilli nachos which were very tasty. All for a fair price, by the river. Will visit again.

All the staff were amazingly helpful and understood what I wanted to achieve. The food was hot, very tasty and the service was excellent.

The phrase "easy like Sunday morning" was made for this place!!! Laid back vibe ... Amazing brunches and for a couple of Londoners.. Just a little feeling of home :) we'll be back!!

What a gorgeous space and Mike and derek welcomed us in! Lovely views of Hereford and the sunset and the river!

We attended a black tie do here on a muggy evening in June. There were over 100 of us at the event which makes delivering the food to everyone very tricky. The staff were, on the whole, efficient but stressed. The food was the thing that saved the event, for when it arrived it was excellent. Could do something about the airflow in the main restaurant, it got mighty warm as the evening went on.

Ended up here after helping out on the Carnival procession that finished at their venue. Although publicised for weeks (months?), this seemed to be a shock for them! The lower bar had only two staff working with a huge queue, another bar "sorry closed", and the upper bar (at the top of a tall spiral staircase) also soon became overrun). Their small vans in the courtyard that could have spread the load were also closed. Drinks were pretty poor when they arrived, and as for food? I waited an hour for a food order (that I had the sense to get in early), I was told after checking, that they had "forgot" to put it into the kitchen, and that it was "no-ones fault". If staff have the right attitude it's easy to forgive them when it's very busy, they are at the sharp end after all. Didn't feel inclined to on this occasion. There's plenty of watering holes in Hereford, I suggest you pick one of the others.

Waited half an hour in a queue to be served expensive lager in a plastic glass, when this was queried with the slow and disinterested barman he stated that "it's not normally this busy" well the clue that it was Friday on a bank holiday weekend and the well publicised river festival was on should perhaps have given them a clue !! what was the manager doing during this time ? seemed to have no disappeared and obviously not interested.

I am gutted that after paying £47.50 ahead for a xmas party meal which I expected to be a reasonable night out I was left feeling totally ripped off. There were 12 of us squashed around a table which would have seated only 8 comfortably, the only festive decor was a fairly naked tree on the edge of the 'dance floor' which was in fact smaller than my living room at home. The crackers were such poor quality they had to be seen to be believed and when my husband had the audacity to complain about the continuous use of dirty glasses he was asked to leave!!! What a joke this place really is, the bar staff were well aware there was a problem with them but still persisted in serving beer which after a few minutes had gone totally flat. I would have thought the manageress would have been well aware of the problem and got it sorted quite easily. I definitely would not recommend this place and will certainly never be back.

Christmas gathering with friends at the left back Saturday night. Awful. Food was dire. Pork roll with the meat gauged out of the pig by a gloved catering assistant. Vegetarian option not separated from the meat option so the greedy guts helped themselves to both. A wheat free option had clearly been pre-ordered but staff denied all knowledge. No second course. All this crap for £20 a head. Not acceptable in my opinion. Sadly I've found every function attended at the LB to be a shambles. Wish I hadn't bothered; Certainly after fights broke out on every floor. Never again :-(

I recently had my 50th Birthday Party here and have to say how fantastic everyone involved was. Zoe the Events Coordinator was so helpful and every little thing I wanted doing was sorted out without any problems. The buffet food was delicious and the river views from the balconies are wonderful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hereford Left Bank as a top venue.

Great place to chill and meet friends in an unique and relaxing environment. Great and friendly staff happy to help and advise from the intriguing and if somewhat small menu. Scots Eggs are a delight. Butty Bach Wye Valley beer is a must. Not sure what the main buildings (Left Bank) have to offer these days? But no need to venture beyond the Very good Coffee Pot.Keep up the good work here management & Staff - always a good place to visit.

Went for lunch with friends at De Koffie Pot. Great salad, service and a good craft beer, music playing live outside. Very enjoyable time.

We attended a wedding party at this venue,mother venue was a quirky payout but it worked really well. It has been renovated to a high standard and has a great position.m

We visited de Koffie pot as a family today. Pies were great, although the order was served incorrectly and the girl who served the food was quite ebrupt but the manager couldn't do enough for us to ensure our visit was a good one. Cake was a bit dry and coffee was average BUT food especially pies are worth the visit alone.

We had just walked along the opposite bank for a mile or so, crossed the river and came back past the Cathedral and were drawn down a narrow lane by signs for "De Koffie Pot". Ended up sitting on straw bales around a blazing fire after a meal on long benches, it felt very surreal listening to 70's Reggae disco while in the shadow of Hereford Cathedral. We really enjoyed the experience, everybody was having a good time.

Stopped here for lunch Lovely location by river with large terrace for warm days. Good homemade food with vegetarian choices. Tart and salad tasty and filling Cakes looked lovely but could only manage a cookie. Range of tea coffee and alcoholic drinks many from local sorces

Called for lunch on a lovely day. The cafe is positioned by the river with a car park nearby across the river.We only wanted a light lunch and were surprised that there were no sandwiches on offer. However, the options of scotch egg and salad and onion tart and salad were both excellent and we were glad that there were no sadwiches on offer as we might have missed having these. Prices were very reasonable.

Visited Left Bank to attend an awards ceremony. We were based on the ground floor and the location was great with the river running by. Food was lovely with a varied bar. Would recommend.

Called in for lunch today, we have had it planned for a while, great location by the river. The Staff are very friendly and helpful, food was first class, along with a great selection of cakes. This place has so much to offer, beautiful and modern deco. Big open space to eat or drink out side. Live music on a Friday, plus other thing going. We will be calling in again, when we are in Hereford. Mike

Attended an awards ceremony at Left Bank. From our experience, this was a step too far for their capabilities!The food was served buffet style and table by table. It meant when first table had finished, the last table was just getting theirs. When we went for desserts, there was s bowl of fruit (strawberries, raspberries) at end of table. Looked like they were there to add to top of desserts such as cheesecakes. Four of our table had gone to put them on our desserts and four of us were told in very rude manner that they were gluten free option and we couldn't have any!! Turned out other tables experienced same rude service. Not sure why fruit couldn't have been for both. Plus if I had needed gluten free it was a pretty dull choice. Very worse thing was once everyone had been served.....there was still a very full bowl of fruit!! What a waste.One of dessert options was profiteroles. Ours were still frozen inside.During awards, the table clearing was going on. The number of times those collecting awards had to ask waiting staff to let them pass was unreal! PA system was terrible and couldn't hear at back of room but that probably down to awards organisers rather than venue .On the plus side, great views out over the river. Can't really think of any other positives. Clearly this venue must do other things like normal bar I guess. However if you're thinking of an event.....well from outlet experience, sadly Left Bank falls well short.

This is a real find if you're looking for decent vegetarian food. Good portions, reasonable choice, including a couple of vegan options. Staff really friendly and helpful.

Was at De Koffie Pot for a long business meeting and lunch - we were made welcome, even plugged our phone charger in whilst there; lunch was a very thick soup, plenty of coffees while there, all very good! Great location, next to the river and big courtyard - worth a visit (pay and display carparks on the other side of the bridge)

We visited De Koffie Pot part of the Left Bank. It was great to sit out in the sun but what is with the terribly slow service????People will not stomach waiting in a queue for 30 minutes for 2 x coffee's.The management need to solve this awful service if it is to be a sustainable business.Shame as a great setting.

Great coffee and really lovely fresh tart and salad - most enjoyable and nice to have something that was a bit more original than the normal mass produced food you often get. Our first visit and will definitely be back. Great location and very friendly staff.

Our visit was a superb way to spend a summer Saturday evening! The eclectic mix of seating varied - covered and open areas, picnic tables for larger parties; small tables or original hay-bale semi-circles around enclosed fires for BBQs/warmth at cooler times. Sometimes live music is played on a raised, attractive stage is an excellent original idea (if not, there is quiet background music for atmosphere). It was a pleasure to visit for a relaxing drink and socialising - they serve coffees, alcoholic and soft drinks; also accommodate families. A fabulous tucked away outside venue below The Left Bank.

Stumbled upon this by chance. Lovely outdoor sit in the sun.. friendly staff...loved 5he decor...hay bales around fire pits for the evening. Bbq on the go. Benches in the sun....or shade...band for live music. Was a lovely chilled Afternoon by the riverside. Would defo go back for a live music eve chilled around the fires

On our first visit to Hereford we stopped here for lunch. Even our friends who live locally had never been here.The menu was a little limited (not a bad thing, as I am a believer in having a small well executed menu, rather than a large over complicated one, and we certainly weren't disappointed.The beer was cold, the food was very good quality.There was a great, buzzing atmosphere, the BBQ was going, the background music was also really goodAll in all we had s great experience here and would return

We went to the Left Bank for a private party. Thought the room and views were lovely, however it all went downhill once the food was served. There was roughly 40 people at the party by the time I got to the buffet table there was very little left and there was at least 10 people behind me. I was forced to have quiche and salad. As I was just starting to eat my food I noticed a maggot on my quiche, when the host approached the staff they made some offhand comment about 'extra protein'. As i was really hungry I decided to have a sandwich from the children's buffet, this was frowned upon by the staff. Unbelievably my husband then found some small shards of glass in his Salmon! Towards the end of the day we were offered a drink as 'it was unlucky that it had been both of us'. Would I recommend the Left Bank - Absolutely NOT!

Went here for a drink as it is not open full time as a restaurant. Excellent views of the river and cathedral. Decent selection of beers and cocktails. Convenient location by the Wyre Bridge.

Hosted my retirement drinks here in Charles' Bar.Have to say, great venue, super evening so we were able to spill outside on to the river terrace, beautiful setting making it a great evening.Cocktails were very good, may be a little expensive but worth it for the view and the ambiance of the room when inside.Pleasant staff, very helpful.Would recommend this venue to anyone wanting a little special atmosphere and making the evening so much nicer.Will definately return.

We stopped off in Hereford for mid morning coffee and cake. De koffee pot is a quirky and yummy coffee cafe. Located on the River Wye and nestled in between other bars we enjoyed hot coffee and scummy cakes. As we were blessed with the weather we sat outside and admired the hay bales and the river. The cafe was bustling, we were served efficiently. Well worth a visit.

A jewel in Hereford for its fabulous location, I have to take my hat off to Gary and Karen for their superb revival of The Left Bank.Choose from the elegant roof bar and garden (with room for cartwheeling daughter), cosy Koffee Pot or outside yard with flaming braziers.Often free live music, very reasonably priced , extensive drinks menu, child and dog friendly. Yes please this is what Hereford needed.In addition there is great function space available to hire, and all sorts of inclusive social activity and classes.Thank you

Had a super pint last night while watching the river flow past. Great friendly service. Enjoyed sitting on the hay bales while the outdoor fire kept me warm.

Love the Thursday evening "Strictly Hereford" dance nights at Left Bank, what great fun I've been every Thursday for the last six weeks. Learn lots of fabulous different types of dancing, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom, Jive and Line dancing. Such good fun in the main floor of the Left Bank, Charles bar (top floor) is open on a Thursday night with experience cocktail servers, the views are beautiful of the River Wye. It's so lovely to see the place come alive now, each week there is something new going on in Left Bank, Charles bar and De Koffie Pot. Dancing, live music, debates, book club, "wild Chocolate club", "Hereford Burlesque" art exhibitions so much happening. Lunch there is light and healthy everything is local and made on site fresh, try the cookies and coffee and walnut cake my personal favourites.

what an exciting find right by the river in courtyard of of Left bank Venue by the old Wye bridge , selling a great choice of coffee;s ciders beers ,, and food wise suit vegetarians vegans and the every day foodie .. loverly cakes sandwiches and salads etc ,out side seating out of the shade on a sunny day just the job for me and seats in the sun ,,even quirky seating hay bales :) children welcome,, my friend and i had a brill cuppa coffee and lush cake .this cafe situated not far from the Cathedral and Hereford Town centre shall visit again ..

De Koffie Pot is in the yard of the Left Bank offering good coffee and a great selection of beers and ciders it serves light food and snacks during the day and offers a veriety of evening events with live music every friday and a friendly pub quiz on Wednesdays.

I discovered this cafe while childminding my granddaughter, needing somewhere with room for a pushchair and baby changing facilities away from the bustle of the city centre. It is tucked away on the Left Bank of the Wye just by the old bridge. I love it! The staff are very helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Inside it has a very rustic, relaxed, feel, unlike the modern chain cafes, and there is plenty of room to sit outside overlooking the river on a warm sunny day.They mainly do light lunches and homemade cakes( which are fabulous) and I usually have a pot of loose leaf tea with a piece of tiffin(my favourite) which are delicious. It is also licenced for alcoholic drinks and opens in the evening but I have never been then. For me the delight is having a a quiet sit down with a lovely cup of tea and cake at leisure with a the feeling that I am welcome with a small child.

Hereford is quite blessed with independent coffee shops these days but my favourite at the moment is de Koffie Pot which is in a courtyard overlooking the river behind the Left Bank development. The range of cakes is to die for, not yet tried the soup/salad options they have for lunch but it is definitely worth the walk if you happen to be parked on the other side of town. Great rustic style decor and a big outside space too. A big bonus is that dogs are allowed inside which not many places in Hereford offer.

Stopped for light lunch here at De Koffee Pot and had a Spicy Parsnip Soup with Sour-bread and a pitta bread with hummus and salad. we enjoyed both the service and the ambiance helped with a glass of rose. The location close to the river and within the grounds of the left bank is ideal.

Sitting in De Koffie Pot at the rear of the Left Bank is like sitting in your own little corner of heaven. The service is impeccable the, cakes are divine and the coffee is gourmet. With subtle background music gently tinkling and gorgeous décor I really don't want to leave!!! There's a definite buzz about the place... can't wait to see what it'll be like in the summer.

We're not usually people to complain, but we just want to make everyone aware and express our feelings on this matter. We got engaged over Christmas, it was such a magical time and we just wanted this to carry on whilst organising the wedding. We planed our ceremony at the Cathedral in Hereford, and we thought it would be a wonderful idea to be able to walk down to Left Bank and have the wedding reception there in their beautiful rustic barn! We got in contact with them and started talking dates, food, prices, ideas ect. They told us they had pencilled us in the Coach House, yet when we went to meet with the owners they turned around and told us they wouldn't actually let the Coach House out for wedding reception, which left us devastated. We weren't going to write anything as we have now found the most amazing venue and they have been so completely different - but we thought we would check that they had taken down the listing for the Coach House as a wedding reception venue. But no, two months later they still haven't! We think this is so unprofessional and want to warn other brides and grooms not to trust Left Bank if your thinking about hiring out the Coach House!

Spotted from across the swollen river, and hot-footed it over the bridge for a warming cuppa. The coffee is hot and strong. The cakes are lush looking and tasty too. Raspberry bakewell was yummy. Morroccan chocolate cake looked very gooey and rich. Good for those who've got some intolerances too as some gluten-free. It's a multi-purpose venue so some days you can go and stretch with yoga, enjoy drawing or just grab a beer near the fire pits in the evening (not all nights I think the lass behind the counter said). It's flat so good for families with kids and groups of mums in for coffee. Great old vintage style look. One of few places open on Sundays in Hereford to grab a warmer that's not a coffee-shop chain. Hereford roasted coffee !

I've been to the left bank on several occasions in the past when it was under different ownership; just for drinks and thought it was nice, so when we booked our work Christmas party (local nurses) there I was looking forward to it. At £48.50 per person, I was expecting it to be fantastic however I was very disappointed. We were wedged into our tables we could barely move, let alone eat without elbowing each other, (we ended up nicking some spare tables to make more room in the end) as it was so uncomfortable. The food was okay but not mind blowing; very very basic and lacked flavour; and lacked in portion size. We had a sliver of meat on our plates and then the veg and potatoes were given out in separate bowls. We were given one bowl to go round 20 of us (there were a total of 60 of us). We kept asking for more but we never got any. Everyone was given one tiny pig in blanket on their plates; which as a festive favourite caused quite a stir amongst the men particularly! It simply was not enough food. Despite our frequent requests they were ignored. Tea and coffee was also not part of the meal, and nor was it offered. For £48.50 per person I was incredibly disappointed. Drinks are expensive here too. We had cocktails in the upstairs bar before we went downstairs, and the server didn't know how to make most of them which again was disappointing, and they only had two staff behind the bar despite it being a fully booked up planned evening, so it took ages to get served. Plus points, it's in a lovely spot over looking the river, and the atmosphere was good (but this was mostly down to my work colleagues) and it is nicely decorated and it is modern and contemporary. As a massive foodie and cook myself, there are much better quality foodie places locally that are also much much cheaper.

Visiting Hereford with friends and was told that this place had reopened. Was meet by security on arrival whick in this day and age is a nice touch headed up to cocktail bar. Very pleased to see full and busy with lots of chatting. A little disappointed with the style of chairs not very comfy.Music could of been a bit more "funky"Staff were polite but could do with smarter uniform and young bar staff please wear socks and pull your jeans up ! Value for money drinks would visit again when returning to this city. Menu looked tempting. Nice to see this re open and good luck

Its encouraging to see a new idea in Hereford as we have so many regular coffee shops.Great location, in the courtyard of the Left Bank with indoor and outdoor seating. A really nice warm homely, rustic atmosphere. At the moment they only serve cakes but in the New Year they will be doing other food. A great place to come with all the family as there is something for everyone, you can have coffee, tea, hot chocolate, beers and wines, with the added bonus of being dog friendly. I now regularly walk my dog by the river and then call in for a coffee.great staff and service,

Whilst it is a continual source of irritation that this place isn't open properly, especially the restaurant area, the Charles Bar on the top floor is a welcome retreat on the sporadic occasions it is open. With a splendid vista over the Wye and a relaxed, classy ambience this is well worth a visit - especially as they now serve Cloudy Apple cider on draught - a divine brew if ever there was one!

Brilliant location over looking the River Wye. Fantastic atmosphere in the Courtyard by the river with fire pits, live music and Wye Valley beer. What's not to like?

Luscious cakes/pastries.Coffee 1st Class.Staff super friendly and helpful.A space to watch on the river bank.Light meals also coming on line in the New Year.Interesting venue with eclectic mix of decor to keep your peepers happy - and you can charge your 'phone whilst you munch !

Called for a drink as we stayed over in Hereford on our way through as we had heard it was open after been closed . Only the Charles Bar was open , it's nice to see it open and had a great face lift , we sat on the terrace with the view off the river . I knew Left Bank when it was first opened and it's such a shame it's not been used as it was for meals , it's a lovely venue . I hope there is more to come .

Been to a couple of their new "events" - all good, great food, live music, "pop-up" eateries etc.,Wonderful for my home town and visitors alike.

29th of August, We brought the ministry of sound to the left bank,15 DJs in total played throughout the whole building to a massive 1500 crowd, it was a massive success.The left bank and there staff where amazing throughout the whole event from helping with planning to serving the very thirsty 1500 people, I'm happy to say that the whole team deserve great credit and we are very happy to work with them all again. Great work guys and thanks from Martin and John

Enjoyed a lovely meal with friends. The staff were on the ball, very good. Pleased the venue has reopened. Hopefully, it will stay open for many years to come! Well done, LB!

Went here for cocktails and it is definitely the best location in Hereford! Staff were polite and the drinks were great. They took time to come but are all made fresh so it was worth the wait.

Lovely evening with great atmosphere. Best view from any bar in hereford, you can relax on the terrace or inside at the bar.I'm so glad to see this place open again, I wish it all the best!

Glad to see this place back up and running.. Although a little pricey! But the place has some great views from the balcony and can enjoy a beer or 2 in the sunshine. Good for a night out when entertainment is on.

Not only am I appalled but outraged at what I had to witness in Left Bank last night in the Charles bar!! How Left bank treat their staff is shocking and alsoLudicrous as they have left themselves wide open to an Employment tribunal in my opinion! As professional bar staff offering exquisite service and with a smile on their face (which lets be honest doesn't happen in every bar in Hereford) up until now Left Bank has been a joy toVisit after its recent re opening. However last night we, the public had to witness a some what worse for wear young lady (who apparently turned out to be the owners daughter) arrive at the Charles Bar and after being refused any alcohol, as she had clearly had way to much the Bar Manager made a professional and sensible decision in my opinion on this, she decided to very publicly threaten all the bar staff with the phrase "you will have to justify this to my father tomorrow" To which the bar staff professionally carried on serving a bar full of people. The worst however is yet to come, the owner ofLeft Bank appeared not too long after this incident only to commence a full on attack on a particular member of the bar staff raising her voice and conduct what I can only refer to as a) a very public and unprofessional chastisement in full view and earshot of all other staff and all of their paying clientele in the Charles Bar b) seemingly contravene employment law in a very public dismissal on the spot of a member of staff! Like I expressed in my opening sentence I was appalled and outaged at what we had to witness and at the treatment of their staff, they should be ashamed of themselves, moreover the member of staff (Jade I believe her name was when I enquired before leaving) has been very unfairly dismissed and should be seeking legaladvice on her position, as this incident was clearly mishandled by an owner who seems to think that you can treat your staff in an abhorrent fashion, and what's more all this because the owners daughter decided to pull rank on a professional team! What a shame, if this is how you treat your staff Left Bank then you will no longer be receiving my custom!

Was on a guided historical walk of Hereford City, our leader noticed the gates to the car park of Left Bank were open, so our group of eleven followed him in, to hear a short five minute discussion about the River Wye. A member of staff came to the balcony and shouted very loudly at us that it was private property & that we were trespassing, we told him that we were on a guided tour & would only be a few minutes, to which we were told they had been burgled recently & the police had advised them to keep the gates locked - strange that they were unlocked & we were able to gain access. Made us all think that if this was the way the staff spoke to members of the public, then no way would any of us ever put a foot inside the restaurant

Can't believe how we were spoken to today by a member of staff No wonder the place is always emptyWouldn't set foot in there if it was the last place open in Hereford !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!