Stagg Inn & Restaurant in Herefordshire, County of

Rude, extremely disappointing, shocking and disrespectful staff! We arrived after making a booking the day before. I booked 2 Adults, 1 child aged 2. The booking itself was pleasant. We got slightly lost, rang in and again very pleasant. Arrived 7 minutes late and walked into a very ‘local’ pub feel. All eyes on us. We were told by the bar person that they were glad we found them. A woman appeared and looked at my Grandson and commented ‘we don’t have highchairs’ I commented that I’d booked ahead with a child on the booking? She said she would go down in the cellar and dust something suitable to bring up then asked me if I had a chair in my car???!!!! We approached the bar and I said I was confused as I’d booked a child ahead of coming. I was ignored, I said once again and the younger woman behind the bar looked at me and in a slightly raised voice utttered ‘well, yes she’s gone to get you something hasn’t she!!’ Based on this experience I told my Friend we were leaving as being treated like this was way beyond acceptable. I wasn’t happy and I let it be known! My Friend and I were left shocked and felt we had been treated appallingly by 2 extremely rude women. Whilst we were putting my Grandson in the car the older women came out and further patronised us with her offering of a dusted off cellar chair and we told her that her colleague was vile and it had gone beyond the chair. She walked off. Having read through the reviews I can see hands have changed and so this may be why I didn’t receive the reputation I had heard of. I have the feeling they felt they were above us! I’m not easily impressed so their Morgan cars and gold large Baroque chairs only further deepens my suspicions that they think they’re better 🤣🤣

Shocking staff rude. Calling customers liers. Would stay well away unless you like being insulted. Over priced and not worth the stay

Dinner: Lovely atmosphere and ‘happy feeling’ from staff really nice to experience on first visit. Felt like there were ‘loads’ of people serving and making sure everything was alright. And was it! Experienced their Herefordshire steak which was a joy to behold - taste was superb and cooked to perfection. Even the chips were excellent! The chef is a genius :). Wonderful evening and dinner to die for. Can’t recommend enough.

Really great lunch today thank you. Attentive service and great food.

All four adults called the Stagg Inn for Wednesday lunch and can't fault the service from two great ladies and the food was faultless, we only had starters and mains as we were all too full for desserts. We would highly recommend, also our compliments also go to the chef for our meals, Chilli King Prawns and King Garlic Scallops were our choices with mains being Fish & Chips while the other 3 had fillet steak cooked to perfection. If you're ever passing through you should really call in here. Thank you to all the staff at the Stagg Inn.

Amazing Sunday lunch wow! Such good quality and delicious 😋 well done!

Keith, Lisa, their family and team have made a bold and bright start to their tenure in this historic pub. Herefordshire is a sleepy rural county, but Lisa's energetic front of house style, the clever use of mirrors and colour, blended with Keith's fine cooking make this one of Herefordshire's hidden gems. The dining room is small, the menu is limited but this means Keith can chef competently and with flair not over stretching the small family team. The garden is a great spot to sit and enjoy a long cold drink in summer, the 'boudoir' is a quirky, cosy room to while away a few hours on a rainy day. Absolutely worth a visit. It's a small family team trying hard to bring this historical pub back to life. And if you like cars, you can always book one of the Morgan experiences and stay for the night.

From the moment we walked in the service was impeccable, a beautiful restaurant and the food was absolutely perfect. We had 3 courses and it was the nicest meal we have had out in a long time. Everything was cooked to perfection and clearly made with skill and passion. The new owners even went as far as holding our newborn for a cuddle so we could eat our main course together whilst it was hot. What gem of a place. Highly recommend and would definitely return when we are visiting the area.

We went for dinner twice on our week visit to the area. The food, wine list and service were fabulous. The price v quality is all important and in this case, bravo. I have been in the on trade 40+ years and still am. It’s so lovely to see a family run, independent establishment doing everything right. We cannot comment on the rooms as did not stay. 👏👏👏👏

Check your booking! We reserved a table for lunch on Tuesday 16/7/24 and received confirmation from the restaurant. On arrival the inn was shut. We managed to find the owner,explained what had happened and got a bit of a brush off . So 1) double check your reservation is valid 2) To the owner - bs polite to your customers and if you’ve mage a mistake own up to it! A simple apology and this review would not have been written.

Delicious meals. Very charming service. A good bottle of Muscadet. Nice interior.

Have got to say myself and my hubby have just come back from this hotel,everything about this place is first class from entering the hotel to leaving,nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff who were constantly on hand for any requirements or questions

We decided to revisit The Stagg in Titley this evening, and wow were we impressed! Now run by a delightfully friendly family The Stagg has a fresh, clean modern but cosy family feel with delightful decor to match. There's a bar area which leads onto an uncluttered tastefully decorated dining area. The conveniences have had a fabulous upgrade. Further round is the snug/drinks/entertainment area, with sumptuous seating and magnificent mirrors. Further round there is a beautiful private dining area with a cosy fire. Both Lisa and Imogen were engaging and friendly, ensuring each guest is attended to. The food was blissful. Presentation was spot on. Portion size was exactly correct. Hats off to the Chef, brava! The overall ambience and feel was elegant but homey, special and welcome. We will certainly return.

Last minute stay at The Stagg and it didn't disappoint, wonderful welcome, made to feel at home. The dinner was exceptional, we both agreed it was one of the best meals all round we have ever experienced, well done to all involved.

We booked for Sunday Lunch because the sample menu had a range of choices for my wife who did not wish to eat meat. The actual menu was much reduced with one unappetizing vegeterian option and no fish ( a highlight of June's sample menu online). They only offer a single non-alcoholic beer and no zero alcohol wines (we had a lengthy drive ahead of us) . The decor is really tacky and the service over familiar, I am too old to be addressed as "darling" by anyone I have never met before. We finished our drinks and left without eating.

Everything about our experience was great! From the greeting to leaving. Staff were attentive, rooms were comfortable, and the area was lovely. The food and wine were lovely and plentifull. An all round a fab experience. We also went out in one of he morgan cars for the day. Which was also an enjoyable and great experience. 👍 thank you. 😊

An excellent meal and a great welcome from the Mum, Dad and Daughter team. Recently beautifully refurbished, The Stagg Inn is a jewel of a find. We can't recommend highly enough. You won't be disappointed.

Morgan Experience. Great welcome from Lisa and Keith who made us feel at home immediately. The room was lovely, with some nice touches such as fresh milk for tea and coffee (re-freshed again in the morning). The standard and quality of the food in the restaurant was excellent, as was the service. Good wine list too. After a super continental breakfast served by Lisa, Keith gave us a rundown on the tour route plus a few points we needed to be aware of. He then led us to the car and delivered a very comprehensive briefing on how to drive and get the best from a Morgan. The pre-programmed satnav worked flawlessly and took us through some stunningly beautiful country. The stop-off points have been well chosen. Overall an excellent and thoroughly enjoyable short break. Highly recommended.

Lovely friendly staff and fantastic location.

Can't recall a more enjoyable Sunday Roast, it was an absolute banger! Great to have this place on our doorstep.

Had a great evening on Saturday we were very well looked after and food was really nice. Good to see The Stagg open again. The decor is great! Wishing them well going forward.

We loved the decor, especially the jugs. The service was amazing and the turbot was outstanding. We met the chef, his mother and the chef's son - all totally charming. Lovely people. We went for my dad's 60th birthday and he had a really special time. Great memories.

Just lovely. An interesting, unexpected menu of delicious food, very well imagined and cooked in cosy surroundings. What’s not to like?

I did write a review and for some reason it hasn’t been published so this will be far briefer! Firstly, you have to book in advance that’s fair enough, but they didn’t ask for a deposit which seems a little excessive, but the main problem is there’s nowhere to pay it and they don’t open till Wednesday so then you’re insecure about where they are actually going to get in! Not the best start! Providing bank details might help? They also ask in advance if there’s any dietary requirements, and we advised gluten-free for one of our members But we then had a really mixed night: On arrival, straightaway noticed very sweet and friendly staff, but no hint of a uniform, wearing branded clothing, (and I don’t mean the Stagg!).. immediately demeans this once salubrious restaurant! Why not just wear black - that’s easy and classy Then we arrived on their first day of week - Wednesday 730 sat down to study the menu. I am gluten-free, ordered the ham hock terrine, but they had no gluten-free bread available! What was the point of asking us in advance then? And what kind of restaurant of this (former) quality wouldn’t cater for somebody with a gluten intolerance?! A couple of us wanted duck but they only had one duck available! I can’t understand the shortage on their opening day first thing! The food was good, but again mixed For pudding, most of our party had lemon tart which was really well received, but I had a smoked cherry and chocolate mousse, which was seriously inedible and everybody agreed - all you could taste was smoke!! to be fair, they took this off the cost of the bill, but it really should not have been served in the first place. Again, this subtracts, from the credibility of what was at one point, a Michelin recommended restaurant. Lastly, as a sweet surprise, they served up a plate with happy birthday piped on it - and three little chocolate cups, but there was 4 of us, so I asked if they could spare another one and was told there was no more in the kitchen! It would’ve been better probably not to have served anything at all! But I appreciate the gesture!

Oh dear, such a shame. We ate here three times under Shan's ownership and found the food and, particularly, the attention to detail in the welcome and service exceptional. This time we invited a friend expecting to give them the same treat but this was not a patch on our previous experiences. The staff were friendly but so lacking in training e.g. no offer of accompaniments, we had to ask for sauces, no checking if the meals were ok and a very long wait after finishing our main meal to be asked if we would like to see the dessert menu (the dining rooms were less than a third full). The meat was fine but the tenderstem was anything but tender, the half carrot was tasty but well overcooked and only warm, the roast potatoes were good but, again, mostly only warm and the yorkshire pudding was barely warm and soft, not at all crispy. Overall a complete contrast to expectations and I wish I'd checked recent reviews before booking.

Staff went way above the call of duty. Great staff, delicious food, nice atmosphere and good beer / sensible wine prices. But best of all, when we rang only the day before to ask about taxis home (staying ten minutes drive away) and explained we’d tried the local firms - basically we left it far too late! - the response was ‘don’t worry we will get you home!’ So after three lovely courses (duck mains probably the best but rhubarb choux bun for pudding a close second), and another late drink at the bar, Alex the barman drove us home in two shifts in his own car. It truely made our evening.

I couldn't have been more disappointed by my experience of this establishment which looked so promising. Not only was I asked to pay a deposit of £10 per head when making the booking (which led me to expect a high quality experience), I was dismayed by the overall lack of professionalism. When it came to ordering our drinks, the wine waiter openly said she knew nothing about wines, that she was virtually teetotal, and she asked that we order wine by number and not by name because she didn't understand the wine list. Some of our meals had to be sent back as they had not been cooked well, and we were told that the chef blamed the poor quality of the cooking on the fact that it had been a hot day and that this had adversely affected his ovens. It had been a hot day, and one can understand that this could have an impact on a kitchen, but I should have expected a professional chef to have pre-empted problems by either removing dishes from the menu that could not be cooked well, or by refusing to send out poorly cooked dishes. The overall impression was that the chef was not properly in charge of his kitchen. It appeared that staff had not been trained to a high standard and it felt like they were doing a 'Saturday job' to fill in. Given the relatively high prices that are charged for wine and food, I expected a higher standard of care and attention at the table, but this was not forthcoming, sadly. Finally, it felt inappropriate for the awards won by the previous owners of the business to adorn the entrance to the inn as they had not been awarded to the current owners and appeared to create an impression of excellence which was lacking for me.

Totally awful. We had really high hopes following the re-opening of this previously Michelin-starred dining pub. The menu promised much but the actual result was shocking. To start with they demand £10 per person up front payment; I have never known a dining pub do this. The room we sat in was dilapidated: the ceiling was falling down and part of the wall decoration was falling off. Contrary to the recent review the cheese souffle was terrible. It was flat and burned. Also it came with chips for goodness sake, and a salad that included a bottled gerkin! When we complained the waitress accepted it was not good enough but said the kitchen was too hot. They then brough replacement souflees which were so cold you could put your finger in them without any pain. Another member of our party had fish and chips; the fish was so over-cooked that in places the batter was almost black. When we asked to see the chef to express our views he declined to meet us and instead sent his partner who was apologetic but her explanations simply didn't hold water. Interestingly by 8.30 the place was almost empty - and this was a Saturday night when you would have expected a full house. The only thing worth eating was the bread. Prices were outrageous for quality of this level - £20 for the soufle was double what it would have been worth if it had been any good. We won't be back under this ownership.

Appropriately priced and selected wine list. Seating very comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Genuinely the best cheese soufflé in the area. Scallops are fantastic, seared just right. We really enjoyed our chat with the Front of House team.

The food was excellent, especially considering they had a gas problem. The scallops were divine and the slow cooked beef was melt in the mouth and very tasty. All in all. Great experience will definitely be back and will recommend The Stagg to friends. Back on track after a brief hiatus with the previous owner who was rude and the food was poor, burger and chips! Looking forward to our next visit.

Very friendly and welcoming.We’d had breakfast (no idea how superb the food was)so just managed a couple of starters.We had chicken liver parfait with popcorn mussels and aioli.These were both delicious as was the homemade bread with marmite butter.We’d been on a fabulous circular walk from the village and this pub was the icing on the cake.Back tomorrow with no breakfast 😋

From start to finish, this meal was very disappointing, both in terms of cuisine and service. Historically, the Stagg Inn has been a first class gastropub, but the new team has much to sort out. Our main courses were overcooked, in some cases to the point of being inedible. The un-risen cheese soufflé was burnt on the top and side but undercooked in the centre with an unappealing layer of onion on the base. The sole was swimming in butter and oil with a flavour of curry. The pork belly had been cooked until it was rock hard and the dish was very salty. The crab arrancini sat in a hollandaise sauce which had a dominant vinegar taste which killed any sense of crab. Deserts were equally disappointing. The staff were inexperienced and had difficulty understanding our wine order. If you are looking for something special, the Stagg Inn is, unfortunately, no longer worth considering.

#williisthebest Such good service he was so good right on top of it and he didn’t miss a thing was unbelievable and didn’t miss a thing in the table

Excellent meal! Great service, friendly, helpful and humorous. Will recommend to others and will be back.

Came for Saturday night dinner and Sunday lunch. It was obvious to us it has changed hands. The food was not a patch on what it used to be. I didn’t like the open salt and pepper going stale and covered in dust (there are grinders if you ask). On both occasions I couldn’t have my starter as they had run out. The lamb was tasty but tough and nearly cold. Too many flavours with wild garlic being used too liberally. Husbands rare roast beef was cold, the plates need heating more and the outside fat would have been well cooked and slightly crispy if I’d cooked it but it was inedible. As for the rum baba pudding we couldn’t get our spoons through the sponge, it had been turned to rubber by overheating it in the microwave and the pineapple wasn’t cooked. Staff were nice and efficient

We found ourselves in Shropshire area for 3 days, and researched where we could eat. Having booked the Stagg inn after reading reviews, we visited on Wednesday night. From the warm greeting on arrival and throughout the evening our experiance exceeded all expectation, the food was astounding matched with the lovely ambiance and service, and all at a very reasonable price. Thank you for a lovely evening, we will most definatly return.

Visited after a gap of 4 months. Fabulous food. Had the cheese tartlet Chicken and blondie. Husband had tartare and steak. Fabulous food and service.

In mid January I visited the Stagg for Sunday lunch, the food was fantastic and I even was given extra roast potatoes, the sirloin beef was lovely. The service was also very good.

We had high hopes of our evening at The Stagg now that it has been taken over by the chef. We had hope to wipe out the memories of the previous incumbent! Sad to say it was a most disappointing evening. The service was slow...

Appalling service, poor food, toilets dirty, tables sticky and the whole evening was a shambles. My husband and I used to love visiting this pub but it has not survived the change of ownership, what a shame.

My husband had pre-booked the restaurant as we were staying in a Log Cabin 6 miles away. We had a lovely 2 hour walk to the Stagg Inn and was greeted by Michelle when we arrived. We were taken to our table and I already...

All round disappointing, Sunday roast mediocre, one slice of fatty lamb.No attention to detail by the server. No utensils for the veg. No steak knife offered for the beef. The building is stunning but the food and service do not live up to the price...

So fantastic! Thomas the chef was so accommodating and passionate. Booked online for a work meal for 3. We were all really impressed by the food. Homemade brioche and olives was a delicious starter. Steak and chips ( cooked perfectly medium), sole was excellent with...

Unlike others, we have no history of dining at the Stagg but we’re aware of its reputation and were excited to have the opportunity to have dinner there.It appeared quite busy on a Wednesday night and as always now we were sympathetic to the fact...

Have visited The Stagg on several occasions over the years and have had wonderful food and service, but have to say the change of ownership certainly hasn't enhanced the experience in any way...how on earth anyone now rates to a 4 or 5 is beyond...

I've been a patron of The Stagg Inn for years and this was the first return since it changed owner. A change not for the better as the food was dreadful. Signature dishes changed (why change a winning recipe?). Portions reduced, prices increased but the...

We have had many excellent meals under the previous owner and hadn't realised it had changed hands - the menu was limited and unappealing - we were shown to a nearly empty shabby back room - my starter (scallops) was tasteless and my husband's (crab)...

Have visited this restaurant on a number of occasions over the last few years and this was the first visit since the new owner had taken it on. The place has gone downhill since the previous owners, you can tell immediately the standards have slipped....

We had a splendid lunch at the Stagg - just like in the old days, before Covid. Although they were short-staffed, they worked hard to make up for it, and the food was just beautiful. Lots of tempting choices on the menu - can't wait...

We stopped in for dinner here the other night while visiting the area and really enjoyed it - the food here was some of the best I've had in quite a while and the pub itself is very nicely done out inside. Staff were great...

Beautifully maintained, unspoilt building internally and externally creating an excellent ambience before you even sit down. Principal and staff members very friendly and approachable without being overbearing. Cannot fault the food though no starters were tried, the fillet steak was exceptional and the desserts all...

We've just had a fantastic meal and you were recommended and they were 100% right, the food and service are amazing. My sister has to can't eat gluten and we are never able to choose the same meal but we both had the amazing pie...

My wife and travelled some distance to meet up with another couple for a meal and an overnight stay at the stagg inn. Due to a farmer’s error with a digger the cold water in the inn was cut off for most of our stay....

We saw this Sri Lanka taster menu evening advertised which sounded irresistible. The atmosphere within the restaurant is pleasant and not noisy. The food was beautifully prepared and presented with a variety of dishes. We could not fault the food and thoroughly enjoyed tasting the...

Three of us enjoyed the excellent steak sandwiches and the fourth thought the “main course” cheeseboard was excellent. But, we were somewhat put off by the less than friendly welcome and service

We had a wonderful meal here on a busy Wednesday evening and with a friendly atmosphere. We shared some nibbles of whitebait which were hot and crisp from the pan. Then we each had scallops which were perfectly cooked. My husband then had a superb...

There were four of us. I had scallops that came with carrots and a sweet sauce. I would not have this again. The lamb was well cooked in a red wine reduction. The small amount of dauphinoise potato was not adequately cooked and frankly mashed...

We’ve been to the Stagg with my in-laws many times pre-covid, but being able to finally Escape London for a self catered retreat we fancied a traditional Sunday lunch. The Stagg has adjusted to alfresco dining smoothly, tables are socially distanced and everything feels safe...

Excellent food and service. Wonderful wild garlic ketchup! First pub meal since lockdown and after a lovely 6 mile walk; excellent start to the weekend. Looking forward to when the restaurant re-opens

Sunday lunch visit with husband and pooch. Set lunch menu was great as it was flexible. I didn't want a starter, but was able to change the three set courses and replace starters with coffees. Roast beef lunch. Amazing. Generous portions,wonderful roasties, tender beef, home...

This is a gem, staying at the Vicargae part of the accommodation at the stagg Inn, and on a bed and breakfast basis, with 2 dinners booked as well. The food was simply scrummy. All 5 of us enjoyed our choices so much that we...

Whilst on a weekend away in nearby Presteigne we had a treat with a lovely meal at The Stagg Inn. Famous for its crisps pre-starter, which were tasty, we then enjoyed scallops as a starter and then the beef fillet with bernaise sauce and chips....

I cannot say enough good things about this superb restaurant. The food, location and service was all second to none. The wine choices were excellent with the menu and a perfect temperature. The front of house lady was perfect at knowing exactly the right amount...

We've been enjoying their wonderful takeaway service over lockdown, but were very pleased to return to the restaurant itself – and it was certainly not disappointing. The reduced menu still had plenty to choose from, and was as tasty as we remember! The service was...

Went for a family birthday . Due to current situation the menu was reduced. Not really an issue as plenty of choice. It’s a lovely place and the staff all seemed efficient and friendly. The starters were all a bit of an acquired taste, which...

We have been to the Stagg many times. Perhaps if was because of post-lockdown issues but the menu was not at all "innovative" as it has been in the past. The starters showed some originality but the Mains were standard "pub grub" at highish prices....

This was possibly our fifth visit to The Stagg; we returned because we have never previously been disappointed but I don’t think there will be a sixth. The Stagg is a 60 minute drive from home and we pass better venues en route. A very...

Maybe it was because we had booked for very early evening but the room where we were given a table was distinctly lacking in atmosphere. A bit of background music or even a candle on the table would have helped. It did improve when other tables started to be taken.Starters pricey given the small portion sizes. Mains nice but nothing special.A tip - please don't ask people what they would like to drink when they have literally just walked into the building. We saw this happen to other people too and they had the same reaction as us.Beautiful setting and gardens.But the overall experience was not a patch on The Cider Barn which we had visited the previous evening.And not much evidence of coronavirus precautions - no hand sanitiser, and leaving contact form details for our group was optional

We visited the Stagg Inn shortly after it re-opened after lockdown... immediately as we arrived (it is in the middle of the country!) the number of cars outside showed it was a popular place!! The pub is set up for social distancing and I didn't at any time feel unsafe. The restaurant and grounds are absolutely beautiful and the staff were also very nice. On arrival, we were offered complimentary homemade crisps and sourdough bread, both which were delicious. I think these were the nicest crisps I have ever tasted! We shared scallops to start, which were cooked superbly, and the roasted carrots were so fresh, we did wonder if the carrot and ginger puree could have coped with a little extra blast of ginger, but on the whole it was lovely. My partner opted for chicken which he really enjoyed, and the chips were superb, and the coleslaw was made with the freshest of vegetables. I opted for the vegan cauliflower dish, served with chickpeas and spinach...this was delicious - cooked perfectly and seasoned wonderfully well, but I came away craving a portion of Moroccan couscous, with pomegranate seeds to accompany the dish! The wines were very reasonably priced, and there was a fabulous selection of drinks and gins. The prices were extremely reasonable and we really enjoyed our trip. I would definitely have no reservations about recommending the Stagg Inn...and would love to go back when everything has properly returned to normal.

An absolute favourite of ours. Menu is fantastic and a well-matched wine list. Personally, gotta have the sweetbreads as a starter, just amazing!!

We have been coming here for a number of years, actually ever since Steve & Nicola took it over! We loved it when it kicked off, happy when they got their Michelin star but a couple of years ago, it seemed to have lost the plot a bit. Delighted to say that, they seem to be back where they started - great!! Honest menu with great local providence, well executed and presented. Great evening, will be back in the not too distant future.

Always delicious, high days and holidays this pub never fails, food always great. Particularly love the local products - especially the lovely British Cassis! Nicola and Steve provide the warmest of welcomes.

We have eaten here many times over the years and it is always something we really look forward to. Our most recent visit was August 2019.The menu is great with locally sourced meat and I think the scallops are as good as any I have had in this country. The cheese board is also a delight with many choices. This is definitely a must do if you are in the locality.

Two of us - we had hand made crisps (they don’t do commercial ones), beef fillet plus drinks. The fillet was faultless but the crisps had been saturated in fat, and it tasted like old fat. We left much of these - why allow such a low ticket item to spoil the whole experience?

Poor quantity of food, artily served - and we left hungry! At £18.50 for duck breast, I expected a duck breast not four small slices, a small piece of peach and half a potato and a tiny bit of spinach, however artily arranged. My husband was similarly unimpressed with his cod loin (in pieces with samphire and grain and small pieces of potato). Not satisfying. We left hungry and went home to eat which rather defeats the object of dining out. I had sweetbreads for starter, very small quantity, and my husband had smoked salmon just pieces flat on a plate but with raw onion? Sorry but I like good wholesome well prepared food and this was a bit arty farty for us. Even a good bowl of veg would have made some difference, it would have cost buttons- but no. Not expensive food to serve - but the prices are very expensive for the quantity of food. We won't be back, Herefordshire is such a foodie county - and we can do much better than this.

Had high expectations as had come highly recomended but we were very disappointed Steak was tough, it was so cold just an electric bar fire on .Lady owner was very scruffly dressed thought she could have made an effort Will not return

What a great place for a lunch in the country. Quality food ,top class service and pleasant atmosphere. Perfectly cooked steak for me and rump of lamb for Jill. Gourmet dining but not pretentious and portions were generous. We will be back.

Took two friends for Sunday lunch, with quite high expectations having enjoyed good food over time in the past, (though usually from the blackboard menu in the week).First courses were O.K. if somewhat flavourless (home cured salmon using local vodka)Three of us chose the fish course for our main. The fourth member had the duck - who was generally happy with her plate, if a little hungry to finish.There were no separate vegetable dishes. We waited, after plates were served, for too long a time to be reasonable and then of course realised that separate vegetables were not to be served at all.The fish was underwhelming - a little tired and small of size. All vegetables were plated: tiny diced fried potato - perhaps equivalent in total to one small one; a shallot, cut in half. Squidges of 'gravy/sauce; other bits of something indeterminate and the sum total was - 'But we're still hungry'. Nouvelle cuisine re-visited. So very disappointing. Pudding was better. Needed something filling after such a small main course offering, which seemed to be a touch of the Emperor's New Clothes, spread over a large plate. Treacle tart was fine and filling and creme brûlée was also o.k. Good buzzy atmosphere all round - as usual. Busy and vibrant. Was it just us with our disappointing food - and especially the main course? Just a shame and a deflating experience. Can't say we shall rush back.

We felt very welcome from start to finish. The hostess & manager was wonderful. The waiting staff were helpful. The food was phenomenal. The bread & butter pudding was worth the drive alone.

No longer the amazing quality and presentation of the its recent Micheline star days. Currently serving reasonably priced traditional food, still cooked in the premises, in pleasant surroundings. Vegetarian option poor.

This is without question one of the best restaurants I have ever been to and it continues to be consistently superb.

A sunny Spring Saturday drive to nowhere in particular led us to the Stagg. Friends of ours are regular visitors and have urged (well, instructed) us to go.

Booked Sunday lunch 3 course meal and private dining for 30 of us for my 40th Birthday lunch - what can I say it was exceptional and everyone thoroughly enjoyed!! Best cauliflower cheese and fantastic Herefordshire rare roast beef. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone!!

Hi Jess I will send you a happy birthday on the other side of the general population and your burger king and queen of the room thereby exposing the door hinging Hamm

Lovely informal setting. Great menu choices and really good value for Sunday lunch. Big portions so tough to get through all 3 courses but worth trying!

A beautiful restaurant serving very good food. We were there for Sunday lunch and the meal was just perfect. Service is very good. Great wine selection.

Visited The Stagg while on holiday in the area. We had booked in to a number of gastro pub type places but this was the best and I wish we had booked in more than once. Couldn’t fault the meal or service albeit the coffee was not quite in the same league. Highly recommended!!

Unpretentious relaxed atmosphere. We eat here just about every week. Excellent fish, my preference, beautifully cooked. Nicola Reynolds can be guaranteed to make you welcome and, if asked nicely, will perform a short poem or terpsichorean treat.

We were staying in the area for a break and by chance found the Stagg Inn and restaurant.

We were treated to lunch at the Stagg as part of a day out with old friends. They had visited and stayed several times in the past. The bar has a nice ambience with a collection of jugs hanging from the beams and we had a warm welcome .

Had a evening meal on Saturday the 17th Feb 2018. Booked this after reading award reviews and was ever hopeful of some great food.

Lovely place for dinner. Have returned every year for about 8 years now. Food never disappoints. Good wine and friendly and efficient service. Not overpriced either given the quality. Great place to visit. Worth the trip. I particularly like all the nibbly pre starters and the sea bass for main course. The trio of crime brûlées and the ice creams and sorbets for dessert are sublime!

10 of us dined here last week while walking Offa'a Dyke. Great selection of gins, fantastic dinner, lovely wine list, super service and a warm welcome from Nicola and the team. Loved that the chef delivered some of the dishes herself.

I choose the restaurant purely for its reviews and promixity to our holiday cottage. I was so glad I did. The food was beautiful and incredible value for money, two mains, drinks and two puddings for just over £40! My compliments to all of the team at The Stagg!

All you could wish for and more. We were celebrating a big birthday and The Stag didn't disappoint.I wouldn't normally eat three course but it would have been rude, not to have done. Also I could have easily eaten everything off the menu.

Recently dined at this restaurant after it had been recommended to us by our hosts and so glad we did so. The staff were very friendly and the food was superb, my partner even stating that it was the best restaurant meal she had ever had.....the food was that good.

Been here so many times but never reviewed before. Had another lovely evening meal here with the family. Fantastic food and great service - highly recommend.

Have not dined here for a while, but will make sure we go back soon. We had dinner here to celebrate a birthday and the food and service were nothing short of excellent. A very good menu selection, ample portions and prepared to the highest standards, and all at quite reasonable prices given the quality. The staff were chatty, friendly and arrived at all the right times, we had the three courses, all of which were beautifully presented. The restaurant/pub was full, which given it was a mid-week day says it all. The Stag has a wonderful garden, with ample seating....weather permitting of course. Without a doubt one of the best dining experiences in Herefordshire, and has been for a number of years. Treat yourself and go along.

Visiting the Hay on Wye festival, and staying nearby. We booked 5 of us in for lunch, 3 adults and 2 children. Booking was easy, online, and we changed our booking to a later time with good advice about the time to get there from Hay.

Heard a lot about this place and deciced to try it out. We weren't dissapointed. There was no rush so a very relaxed experience. Definately worth a visit.