The Alma Inn in Herefordshire, County of

Had the homemade lamb faggots and they were delicious. When I heard it was lamb week again couldn't wait to have one. Originally tried last September but my review didn't save. Dan's expertise in the kitchen is excellent. Going back for rack of lamb for my other half - I may have to have the faggots again.

Food is delicious here but I was greeted with "we are quite busy this lunchtime"... despite garden being empty and one customer in pub. Not particularly friendly and I had tried to call ahead but got no answer. If you arrive after 2pm you get turned away (good to note).... Welcoming patrons needs work.

Went to the pub for dinner without a reservation. We were told they were only serving fish and chips tonight, so that’s what we had ! The food was fantastic, and the lady serving made us so welcome and was very hospitable. The outdoor space is excellent and the pub had a great vibe.

Had a meal and as usual was excellent food and service. Food was wonderful and the staff as always were great. Dan's food was delicious, great portions and value for money. Also had excellent Robinson's cider. Staff were as courteous and attentive as always. Will be returning again before going home and will be back in September

If you want to experience a friendly and welcoming village pub that serves good food and beer then look no further! The Alma Inn is run by a lovely couple who, along with their staff, provide an experience that is hard to beat .... they provide great portions of locally produced really well cooked food which offers great value for money. We chose the menu from their specials board - beef, ale and mushroom pie and pan fried sea bass - both exceptional! We'll be making this a regular place to eat and drink.

Went to the Alma for a birthday buffet and enjoyed a first rate spread and excellent service from all staff involved. Highly recommended.

We went as a group of 9 for dinner. The service was friendly, the food very good and the portions huge. It had a nice, busy vibe inside. The children loved the board game selection. It doesn’t look like anything special as you drive past but don’t let that put you off - it’s worth the visit. We’d definitely go back.

Every member of our large family group gave the same verdict of our Christmas lunch on Saturday - excellent! The food was superb: fresh, well-cooked and presented. All dietary needs were met with a choice of mains and desserts for vegans, rare in most restaurants. The private dining room had the right ambience and the staff was efficient and attentive. It had the feel of a family party with games of 'Shut the Box' and 'Who Am I' rounding the afternoon off. Highly recommended!

Still my favourite pub. I only wish I lived less than 150 miles away. The staff are professional but friendly. The food is divine and such good value for money. It's truly a hidden gem!

Our first meal out with the kids since lockdown, and the first pub outing for our 6 month old Labrador, so a bit apprehensive on the welcome we would find as new dog owners. From the very beginning of our visit we were warmly welcomed by all the staff, who made us feel at home.We chose to dine outside under a large gazebo, which was very well spaced out without being over-sanitised like some venues. Service was quick and friendly, and ordering for our Vegan daughter was straightforward.The food was hot, delicious, and came in rather large portions - even the one Children’s meal we ordered would have fed an adult well. Ingredients appeared to be high quality and fresh, presentation was good without being fussy, and everyone was pleased with their choices. The menu caters for most tastes, without being too wide that you end up eating pre-prepared dishes. I’m a big-guy with an appetite to match, but having slipped the (delicious sounding) starters, I had no room for dessert - this time!A decent selection of cask ales was a bonus, I had two pints of the Ludlow Gold which was in fine condition! Price wise, I thought it was good value - mains were £10-£15 on the whole, starters around £5-£6 I think, and £3.69 a pint isn’t bad these days!This meal was the first of our holiday, travelling on to South Wales, and made a great start to our break - we would certainly call again and would divert 15 miles off our route to do so - worthy of a Michelin star in that regard!In summary: nice people, quick and no fuss service, good home cooked pub food with a twist, and great value.

Friendly welcome, relaxed. Nice marquee in the back and generally pleasant all round. Camra Herefordshire pub of the year too. Food was to a good standard. Particularly the scotch eggs and ploughman’s. Well down. No doubt we’ll be back sometime.

Thoroughly enjoyable evening catching up with friends at the Alma last night. The food and service were both exceptional. Lamb Koftes and Chicken Skewers were absolutely delicious. Lovely atmosphere in a nice friendly pub. Thank you to Gemma, Dan and the team for looking after us and doing such an amazing job. Highly recommend.

& of us went for lunch yesterday and were very impressed with the food, drinks and service. The protocol for registration was first class and tables were well spaced for social distancing. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals which had excellent ingredients, beautifully presented and only one small complaint that the quantities are too large. That is hardly a negative. The service was outstanding and we could see other customers really enjoying the food and conviviality. Thank you Gemma, Dan and colleague for a real treat and we will be back soon.

We joined 2 neighbour couples to have fish and chips on a takeaway last night from the Alma pub. We all agreed the fish was exceptional in quality and quantity far exceeding local fish and chip shops. The chips were golden brown, not greasy and tasted delicious. Thank you Dan for your culinary skills and thank you Gemma for your first class service. All 6 of us highly recommend the Friday night takeaways from the Alma.

During the second lockdown - the takeaway service - we had the best fish and chips ever . pre- booked and really efficientFantastic fresh fish and the crispiest chips.Before lockdown we visited for dinner with friends. A brilliant evening was had by all.Great food, service and value.

What a great find. Really friendly pub, fabulous hosts and amazing food. The menu caters for all appetites and the beetroot burgers are amazing for vegetarians. Good selection of beers and cider. Prompt and efficient service and good value for money.

Visited with family and everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious ! The portions are on the large size even the onion rings which are fresh, plentiful and massive. The beef burger is home made and very tasty indeed Along with the Cajun chicken burger ! Better than Beefy Boys! I had the classic ploughman’s with local cheddar , lovely fresh cut ham and the warm home made scotch egg which was definitely one of the best I have had. Everything freshly made with attention to detail. Great service which did not impose on your dining and it was a full dining area with good Covid spacing and we felt very safe.A gem of a pub with top quality food which seems to be a local secret !

Last night we went in 2 bubble groups for dinner. Social distancing, sanitising and service all in place to surpass current requirements. All attendees agreed by email that each had an outstanding meal featuring the lamb specials menu. Other dishes were readily available. The quality and quantity of food was excellent and we all want to recommend The Alma and thank Gemma, Dan and their colleagues for the first class meal, warm welcome and a superb evening. All of the people in the 2 bubbles go out regularly in Herefordshire eateries and would out The Alme in our top 3. We urge local people and visitors to go there too.

The food was absolutely outstanding with the thick burgers, brilliant fish and chips and great sausage and chips. The plain burger with bacon and cheese was a half pound burger put to the size of the 1/4 pounder. This was amazing but very thick, 5/5. The sausage and chips was a nice portion and great immaculate taste. The fish and chips was recreated with the seaside taste. 5/5. Overall great experience with great views and right on the village of Linton.

We stopped here for lunch before our journey home. The lady was so friendly and helpful. The food was SO delicious and the portions were huge (too big really!). The garden looked great for little festivals. I'd thoroughly recommend a trip here.

Our group had planned to eat at the Beefeater at the end of the M50 on our way home only to find it was shut until the following week, we did a Google search of places to eat near us and the Alma Inn came up. We gave them a call and were told we had 20 minutes to get there because they were stopping their food service at 2pm. We duly arrived with about ten minutes to spare, and all credit to the hosts, when they saw the size of our group (11 people) they kept the kitchen open for us. We ordered our food and were asked if we wanted it all served at the same time, which was a very nice touch considering we were a disparate group of families, we sat at different tables in the beer garden and then the food arrived after a short while. This is one of the few places that I can say I have had food envy about everybody's meal that came out! The burger was very understated on the menu, it was a beautiful home made burger served in brioche with all of the trimmings, but every other meal that came out I would quite happily have had instead, from the humble sausage sandwich or cheese and pickle sandwich to the luxurious macaroni cheese and the ploughman's with scotch egg was a thing of beauty all with flavours to match.I didn't know this place existed until a twist of fate sent us there, but I will definitely be going back, every time I travel down the M50.

Great beer. Great food. Nice staff. Well worth a quick detour off the M50. Spotlessly clean toilets as well!

Went here as a group of about 20, pre ordered before the day and will certainly return as an individual. Ordered Mac Cheese and struggled to get through it all, (included salad and garlic bread) Person on our table order ham egg and chips and had to have a doggie bag for some of the ham and what was great was that the hot food was hot and the cold was cold dispite the numbers they had to cope with; we were in addition to those eating in the bar area. Brill.

The food was just as good as our first visit. I only wish we lived closer. There are so few places like this now: not a chain pub; good-quality food; reasonably priced; excellent service; friendly locals; family atmosphere. What's not to love? Already looking forward to our next visit.

Lovely meal last night at the Alma. We had two of the specials on the menu-Lancashire Hot Pot and Fish Pie. Both were excellent! Two of the tastiest pub meals we have had!

Hadn't been for ages and just been reminded what good food and good value The Alma provides. Always has a variety of special dishes along with pub favourites. Served by a very friendly team in a prooer pub atmosphere. And there is a pool table.

We just had an absolutely fantastic evening to celebrate my dad's 65th birthday. The food was amazing. Nicest chicken satay I have ever had. We also had 2 vegans in the party who said it was the best vegan meal they have had. Thank you so much to Gemma and Dan and the team, you really looked after us and made it a lovely evening x

A really friendly country pub with a nice atmosphere. Locals were very welcoming, good selection of well kept beers. We didn't eat but will do in the future as looked very good and reasonable.

We had a lovely family meal last night, we all chose different mains and all were superb. Three off the specials board, one fish and two meat dishes, sumptuous local meat and tremendous portions all round. My fish & prawn risotto dish was delicious and we also thoroughly enjoyed the resident Oakham JHB bitters.

Ate here as a group of 7 on a busy Thursday night whilst staying a mile away, friendly service from all the staff and the food was excellent. Very big portions so if you’re not too hungry the smaller option may be best.

We had a meal this week and the food was faultless. It's one of the last few 'real' pubs that produces really high quality food. Great, welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommend it. Good range of beers and ciders too.

Friendly pub with really good food. Menu changes and new offerings always very tasty. Good selection of beers.

Turned up on a Friday evening without booking but they managed to find us a table. Quite busy for a remote location with plenty of locals which is always a good sign. Very friendly and helpful barmaid (Megan?) let my wife try a couple of ciders before selecting and I had a guest beer. Had a delicious tasting and tender rump steak and my wife had chicken from the specials board which was also excellent. Didn't intend having a dessert but then chose honeycomb and summer fruits ice cream which was also excellent. Will certainly visit again when we are in the area.

Friendly people and many craft beers available here. Pool table in the back and great garden area. We didn’t eat here, just had some drinks. Nice place.

Well worth the 15 minutes drive. This is not my local. A brilliant pub. Very welcoming staff and regulars. Great to find a traditional pub thriving mid week. Great food, beer and wine. Amazing service from a team that is obviously proud of their pub, and rightly so. First rate!

This is a typical English country pub that does good food at a good price. Run by a pleasant couple who seem to know how to motivate their staff. Interesting menu, not a huge choice but a range of types of food and both of our meals were very good.

Unpretentious, characterful pub with three separate bars, set in a quiet Herefordshire village. There's a great selection of ales here, including some from small local breweries, such as the excellent Ludlow Gold. Food is of the straightforward pub grub variety, well prepared and competitively priced, but don't expect to find anything too ambitious on the menu. All the usual pub classics are there: fish & chips, burgers, pie of the day, sausage & mash and so on, plus they do steaks and also a range of sandwiches at lunctime. I opted for the sausage & mash (£11.50) which consisted of three good quality sausages accompanied by decent mash and a generous portion of fresh vegetables, The staff are exceptionally friendly but, it has to be said, the service is quite slow, so probably best not to come here if you are in a hurry. There is also occasional music featured here.

After a lovely daffodil walk nearby what better than a hospitable tradition pub serving great beer and food. Despite us being around 18 in number (they did have advance warning) everyone was delighted with the standard and quantity of their meals. I had a really imaginative veggie ploughmans, of loads if cheeses, fresh French bread, hummus olives, sundried toms. and a delicious warm ratatouille.

We are lucky to have this pub as a local. Dan and Gemma the landlords are very friendly and they have managed to keep the pub as a traditional local drinking pub but also serve amazing food. The menu isn't extensive but everything they serve is cooked to perfection. It's a welcoming cosy pub with a buzzing atmosphere and it's also dog friendly

Cosy pub, friendly staff. 8 of us had lunch. 7 of us had the goujons in a brioche bun with chips, slaw and tartare sauce. One of our group had a sandwich.

I have seen on other reviews that this place is old fashioned. It is but in a lovely way. The welcome from the lady behind the bar was so nice. She was so lovely and helpful. We had great food. I had sausage and mash, absolutely superb!!

We were staying at Ross on Wye for a short visit and happened upon the Alma Inn after researching local country pubs. What a great find. Very friendly welcome by the landlord, and the locals alike. Lovely warm, cosy pub with a really nice vibe. Good range of real ales, and the landlord happily offered tasters which is always appreciated by the discerning drinker. The menu is good British pub food, perfectly executed and delicious. I had the sausage, mash and vegetables which was absolutely lovely. Hubby had the fish gougons bap with chips, coleslaw and salad. The batter on the fish was gorgeously light and delicious. I can't fault the place, a fantastic experience all round and just what we needed after a very disappointing food experience the evening before. Thank you to the landlord and his staff, it was an excellent evening.

Went to the Alma to celebrate my partner’s birthday and it was very enjoyable. Very friendly with good food and service but the high spot for me was a great pint of London stout! Fairly limited menu but with daily specials and great range of beers. We will be back.

Old fashioned can be good, but at other times it loses you trade.

The Alma is well worth a visit, and then following visits! Very dog friendly, fab food, lovely garden area, polite and efficient staff and a fab watering hole.

Traditional welcoming village pub, great food, good selection of real ale beers, beer garden, pub games.

Lovely country pub, warm friendly atmosphere.the food was very good, fish and chips, best I've had in a long time. value for money. Highly recommended.

I have eaten here once before and this time took a friend for a meal. This is a lovely country pub with very friendly local customers and owners. We both had drinks and I had a venison stir fry. My friend had battered cod and chips with a pot of mushy peas. The fish was huge, its batter thin, golden and crispy and the fish itself was beautiful. My venison was beautifully cooked and pink in the middle with a good mix of vegetables.

Ah - the British summer! Cold,wet, windy and to add to the gloom we were in Linton to put flowers on a grave. And how lovely to go into The Alma and be greeted with a friendly smile and a roaring fire.

We arrived at 1.45 on Saturday not knowing they stopped serving at 2 and were hosting a community Orcjard event so very busy ( admirable so well done ) . We could see that they were busy but staff worked hard. We could not order a full meal by the time we were served but they accomodated us with thjeir marvellous scotch eggs ( best ever) . A great selection of beers and would look forward to a return trip.

Having visited most of the south Herefordshire pubs since moving here 3 years ago , we are now in a position to return to those that provide a good welcome, good food and a range if ales.

Good choice on menu, although predictably, being a Saturday night the specials board was somewhat sparse, having been sold out!

I will try to be objective as they are friends of our friends in the village. Not "ye olde worlde", the current landlords have done a very good job with this local establishment. Dan and Gemma are Camra members and rotate guest beers regularly. Menu is changed to keep you interested, good fare it is too both for lunch and dinner. As well as main bar and restaurant area there is a games room with a pool table.

Much to pretentious for a PUB would be better having basket meals. Room to small to seat a large group. Food ok but having eaten there three times was always left feeling hungry the Lamb was barely enough to taste. Won't go again.

Came here’s on recommendation and it did not disappoint. Good menu choice , reasonably priced well kept ales. The only drawback the open fire crackling away on one of the warmest days of the year !

This is a perfect example of a proper country pub.

Well that was great food. Had the best lamb ever. The whole menu was well thought out and equally delcious. Very reasonable priced at £23 per head for 4 courses plus a glass of ouzo. A total hidden gem. When's the next one 😆

Both my husband and I chose the pan-fried Hake with capers and were not disappointed. It was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The pub was warm and welcoming with a friendly informal atmosphere, and we got the feeling that this was a good old-fashioned pub at the heart of it's community.

We were staying in Linton and this pub was our nearest one. It's a lovely, friendly pub where you feel comfortable. Great selection of beers/ ciders. Loved the Mortimer's Orchard Cider. Ate there one night- fish and chips was the best I've had for a while. Beer batter was yummy. We ate in the courtyard area out the back which the owners said they'd recently improved. Inside there are a range of tables of chairs. Bit old fashioned but this was part of its charm.

We were staying locally and The Alma was recommended to us by the owner of Ford Farm Lodges. We went back twice in a week! The ale choice is fab and the food is amazing. The fish is lovely and so are the starters and desserts. Would highly recommend visiting The Alma if you're in the area! They are also dog friendly which is a massive bonus as there are lovely walks in the area.

Have been here many times for evening beers and it is one of the best pubs in the area for that: a warm atmosphere, no pretensions, good bitters, a couple of ciders and a pool table, plus welcoming owners. They have started food relatively recently and the one time we tried it we were impressed.

Came across this pub as it was a good place to meet half way between Wales and Birmingham. The landlady Gemma was welcoming and we sat in the bar area for dinner. Plenty of locals and quite busy but all very friendly. Food was excellent, interesting selection on the special board too. Highly recommended

We were a party of 14 eating here on Sat. 18th 2017. Thank you soooo very much for the wonderful service--we were all served together (no mean feat! )---and the food was delicious. My husband said the steak was the best he'd had , perfect. Thank you once again, a lovely choice of venue and I can thoroughly recommend The Alma for it's good food and hospitality.

Small, award winning rural pub serving well kept real ale and 'non fussy' homemade food. I ordered off the specials menu and my wife from the 'pub classics' list. We ate in the 'restaurant' which seemed to have previously been a separate bar area. Don't expect cordon bleu cookery, it isn't. It is however really well cooked pub food that doesn't disappoint and isn't overpriced. Both my real ales were really tasty as was my wife's wine.

Found this great pub by looking for a place 'in the middle' for three old friends to meet. Easy access off junction 3 m50.

The Alma hosts a fantastic music festival every year. Durning the 3 day festival they have amazing guest beers and ciders. Tried the rhubarb cider by Westons .camping is available for the festival so you can sample many with out worry.

Had a wonderful meal at the alma tonight. I had hake for my main course and some delicious ice cream and sorbet for pudding. My husband had a black pudding starter which he said was gorgeous and burger and chips main. Great atmosphere and beer. A good all round traditional country pub with friendly owners.

greeted with a lovely smile and warm fire in this busy buzzing village pub. enjoyed our drinks served with good time and a light lunch. we will pop back to sample more on the menu

Wonderful food at great prices. Lovely welcome from a great team. Will be back. Great setting and a good base to explore the surrounding area

Stopped here for unplanned lunch today. What a great little place. Really comfy and welcoming inside. Would definitely visit again if we were in the area. Homemade Scotch eggs were amazing!

Visited on a Thurs evening. We were met with a very warm welcome from the staff. The fires were burning which made it feel cosy and warm. The menu is British and very wholesome. We chose from the specials board, I had fish pie and my partner had roast chicken and bean cassoulet. Compliments to the chef! The chips are really nice. Followed by sticky toffee pudding which was lovely! Reasonably priced and definitely worth a visit.

Great pub, great food, great atmosphere, a regular treat! Such a pleasure to have this as our local, well done.

The reason to go to the Alma is the beer - it has a wide range of perfectly kept ales. However if you want food it comes up trumps. A seasonal menu with excellent game options and really tasty beef dishes

Eaten here a few times, and it's always been really tasty and full of flavour. Gorgeous pub and excellent service can't fault it!

fab pub lovely people and village will be popping back to try the menu and of course go to the wonderful linton festival

The three of us ate one evening and the food was excellent. Its great to see our local pub now doing food. We all had different dishes and it was lovely. As a bonus its a real ale pub.

We tried to eat here but unfortunately they don't serve food on a Monday - totally our fault for not checking - everyone deserves a day off! ;-) The locals made us feel welcome and we stayed for a quick drink before heading off to continue our quest for food. Had read some great reviews so would like to go back and try the food out.

Really enjoyed our visits to The Alma Inn - we were staying in the village of Linton and it was only 50 yards up the road from where we had our holiday cottage which was great. The locals are VERY friendly and welcoming. The new owners (18 months in situ) are so friendly and obliging and the food was very good and reasonably priced. Would recommend this pub and hope the new owners do well. They deserve to.

We took our children here for dinner following good reviews on Tripadvisor. Unfortunately we were greeted with a very frosty welcome, we were the only diners there, and the food was average at best. My nan used to cook a better ham, egg and chips. They refer to themselves as a gastro pub on their website. That leaves me confused. Ham, egg and chips was their most exotic offering!

We ate at the Alma as a recommendation from out Bed and Breakfast hosts.

I love everything about this pub...it's homey, it's friendly and it has a good selection of drinks... if only every pub was like this well run family pub. I come back again and again and will continue to do so

This was our third visit and I cannot fault the pub or their staff. From the moment you walk through the door, you are aware of the friendly atmosphere.

A fantastic find, friendly hosts and great food, tasty and beautifully presented, can highly recommend the Alma in the quaint village of Linton

We had lunch here this week with 17 bellringers and had fabulous sandwiches and the best triple cooked chips ever. Thank you so much for your welcome and hospitality. We would visit more often if you were closer to our home in Devon!

All food ordered was excellent but the Lemon Sole was particularly good. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Pub prices, gastro food and dogs welcome; can't go wrong!

We were staying in the local area for the weekend and went to this pub for dinner on the Saturday evening. It wasn't quite what we were expecting. We thought we would be going to a restaurant but it turned out to be a very small village pub. It was lovely though. The food was really nice and I would recommend the lemon sole. The pub had a lovely atmosphere and seemed really friendly. We went back the next night for the pub quiz and had a brilliant evening. We were invited to join up with a local couple to make a team and they were very friendly.

Have now had a few meals at the Alma - all have, without exception, been excellent.

The couple who own this pub are delightful.Called in on a Thursday lunchtime and they were hosting two large groups but fitted us in.

We called in on route to a weekend in Wales, after searching for dog friendly pubs in the area.

Enjoyed another lovely meal at the alma last night. The food was excellent as ever, as was the service. However the atmosphere was a little frosty, I find it uncomfortable, as did the rest of the table, that the manager would talk down in such a way to a member of his team. Hopefully this was just a one off.

Still recovering from the astonishing experience of the home made artic roll. Best pudding ever!

A huge thank you to Richard (Chef) Dan & Gemma and the two hard working members of staff. They were certainly kept busy.

This was a group of 6 friends for lunch pre-Christmas. I has pigeon breat followed by vension. Both really tender & gamey. Others has Fish & chipps, rissotto & duck. As I was driving I had a 'Henry'; Gloucestershire name for orange juice & lemonade. An excellent pub meal - we will return

partner plays for the crib team, however I was taken to the pub before new year, for the first time. Pub was clean, staff friendly and welcoming. Good choice of beers. Had a brilliant evening and will be back in 2016

We were recommended this by the Wobage Pottery. We were very hungry as we were a bit late for lunch. The room we went into was the smaller one with lovely hand blocked wallpaper. And the table we sat at was round and old. We were given crackers and put on our paper hats, as had the others already already around other tables. We did have to wait a bit but luckily we had the time and the wait was worth it. My sausages and mash were delicious, with enough rich gravy and shared red cabbage and carrots. All of us were very pleased with our choice and only wish we had room for pudding which also looked good. We look forward to our next visit.

Love the alma, the food and atmosphere are always great. The food is to die for, real gem tucked away in Linton village We have taken lots of family and friends and they all love it here Thanks

It's a nice place ..basic country pub interior...all of the staff were very welcoming and friendly we went for evening dinner...the food was very good...hot..absolutely no complaints on quality or quantity...with the quality comes a higher than average bill..but if that quality remains it's certainly worth the money....well done Alma people we enjoyed our evening

A real gem of a pub. Friendly staff, great bear and top quality fresh home made food. The pub has managed to keep all of its all original charm while now managing to produce outstanding food. We will be back!

The Alma is our local pub and only recently started doing food. I have been very impressed with both the standard, great taste and variety of the food on offer. We have eaten there on several occasions and have enjoyed fabulous food, company and service every time. I would definitely recommend it to any local residents or visitors to the area.

We'd read that The Alma was doing food & as we are pretty local we'd thought we'd give it a try! We were given a warm welcome on entering and we set up a tab and ordered food & drinks.