The Castle Inn in Herefordshire, County of

If you want a lovely home cooked Sunday lunch then this is the place to go. Great prawn cocktail and beautiful roast beef with great variety of veg. Real friendly service and a cracking pint . Book your table now.

We have just eaten possibly the best Sunday lunch ever at The Castle and are now stuffed. A huge chunk of succulent roast beef, roast and mashed potatoes, a selection of ten (yes 10) different vegetables plus everything else you could think of asking for, followed by a huge coupe of Eton mess, all at an amazingly reasonable price. I immediately booked again for next week. The staff are all friendly and attentive and there is an excellent atmosphere. Thank you so much Kelly and your staff for giving us such a lovely time.

If you are hungry and want a really decent pub meal, The Castle Inn will give you everything you need at a really reasonable price. Excellent fish and chips with crunchy batter and moist fish, tender beef in the steak and ale pie and sticky toffee pudding with custard - what more could you ask for? The menu is short but with something for everyone - two fish and one vegetarian option. The staff are friendly and considerate and our waitress was delightful. Just the job!

What a fantastic pub. Great Landlady Kelly and husband Glyn who go above and beyond to make your visit enjoyable. The locals are welcoming, friendly and informative about the area. My family visited to celebrate my birthday we had an excellent meal great quality and value for money, compliments to the Chef. There is a great selection of drinks, lagers and ales not overpriced. The main room has a warm feel with a log burner which adds to the charm. There is an adjoining room (The Compasses Bar) if you fancy a game of pool or darts. I would recommend anyone travelling through Herefordshire to stop off and try this establishment out, my self and my family give it 10 out of 10 and look forward to frequenting this pub on a regular basis.

Had a lovely welcome as we entered the castle in and the roast dinner was excellent 👌 staff were great well worth a vist thank you Kelly and staff x

The previous review slating the locals is absolute rubbish. I visited this pub recently, there is a new landlady and she is very friendly as is her husband. The locals are all friendly, welcoming and happy to chat or impart information about local events, places to visit etc. The drinks are a good price too

A beautiful pub! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. The drinks were also a great price and there was a nice little play area available for children!

Popped in for a quiet pint after a long time not going out. Felt very welcome, the Guinness was lovely. Both the owners and regulars were really nice, as always. Nice to get out amongst people again. Real pub with real people. Highly recommended.

What an exceptional night, group of 6 friends, (3 couples) were met in the bar of this family run pub, shown to table, and given menus, we were not rushed, nothing was too much trouble, simple no frills menu, but boy oh boy, they know how to deliver, it’s not pretentious, it’s not fine dining, but it is superb, have to go back again soon. Well done, just keep doing the same

Staying locally, we called in for a drink on the Sunday evening and were made very welcome. We enquired about eating there on the Tuesday and were informed that they didn't normally do food on a Tuesday but would cater for us if we so wished. We accepted the offer and returned to have a freshly cooked sirloin steak with all the trimmings. Generous portions and friendly service. Thoroughly enjoyed both visits and would definitely recommend!

Steve, Karen & their sons George & Sam, were very welcoming. Our room was comfortable. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. Breakfast was plentiful, whether continental, cooked or a combi of both. We opted for an evening meal each night of our stay. Plenty of choice, very good home cooked by Karen, (Pizzas by Sam). Absolutely yummy!! The family were informative and very helpful. A truly great stay!

What a wonderful place to stay and our hosts carol and Steve (and boys) couldn’t do enough for us. They went over and beyond and can’t thank them enough for making us feel so welcome. They even cooked extra sausages for our dogs. We ate there both evenings and couldn’t fault the food. Karen even did us some vegetables to go with our meal which was much appreciated. We had pizza on the second evening which was made fresh to order and was delicious. It is a good base for exploring the local area, great walks for the dogs and the pub is in a lovely quiet village with stunning views. We will be definitely coming back

I had the most amazing steak here, the beer was fantastic! Amazing family run place! Highly recommend

Family run with friendly atmosphere nothing is too much trouble! Personal touch with good home cooking by Karen !

Very friendly traditional style pub. Delicious steak and trimmings, onion rings superb. Also had a banana fritter with toffee sauce which tasted amazing. Very good value and in beautiful village.

What a find, lovely dog friendly place to stay in the village of Wigmore. Your hosts Karen & Steve will make you feel most welcome and at home. You will have one of the best hot home cooked fresh breakfasts that will fill you up that you don’t have to eat during the day. They also do fresh home cooked evening meals at a reasonable price and the chips are not your frozen ones but fresh cut. Even the locals will talk to you Your room will have tea/coffee making facilities and even toiletries in the bathroom. We booked direct with them as we checked to see if they would take a golden retriever as some places we tried to book said dog friendly but when asked wouldn’t take our dog. Would definitely recommend

Karen , Steve , Sam and George were brilliant hosts with nothing being too much trouble . They were very friendly and made us very welcome . We ate our breakfast and evening meals at The Castle for all 3 days of our stay and couldn’t fault anything . The food was plentiful and piping hot . Coffee at breakfast was the best and we even had a duck egg on our final days breakfast . The Castle is ideally situated to explore Shropshire , Herefordshire and Worcestershire and the village of Wigmore is very peaceful . We will definitely be returning . Thank you Karen , Steve , Sam and George for our lovely 3 day break , best wishes John , Kate and George 🐾

Karen & Steve made us welcome from the moment we arrived and throughout of 3 day break. Nothing was too much trouble. Walking in shower room as requested, lovely tiolettries plus good choice of herbal teas, coffee, biscuits for your enjoyment. Excellent knowledge of area by Karen meant we made the most of this short break and enjoyed this lovely location. Excellent choice of quality food on breakfast menu, plus extras such as orange juice and yogurt on offer. We arrived as strangers but felt we left as friends. Just what we needed to lift our spirits after long period of isolation. Highly recommended this lovely Inn, we will return and have already passed info onto family and friends.

Stayed here while working away from home. Really friendly welcome from Karen and Steve. Looked after better than being at home. Great rooms with comfortable bed in a quiet location. Food was amazing. Will definitely come again. Highly recommended

We had a three night stay at the Castle Inn whilst touring the local area. The en suite rooms are comfortable with a plentiful supply of toiletries .Steve, Karen and their family are extremely welcoming and nothing is too much trouble for them. Food is plentiful and great quality home cooking be prepared for your waistline to expand.

Karen and Steve getting going after reopening following lockdown.Friendly and welcoming from first telephone contact through to departure. Room of a much higher standard than cost would suggest. Not big but very clean with comfortable bed and well fitted bathroom. Good addition of toiletries and usual choice of teas, coffee etc plus bottles water. At the time of our stay they were not offering meals, but hope to start soon and if our breakfasts are anything to go by they will be tasty and very generous.This Inn provides a good base to explore this delightful part of England. Croft Castle, Berrington Hall and Ludlow are all close by. A quarter of an hour's walk away is the atmospheric remains of Wigmore Castle with the added benefit of breathtaking views.All in all a very enjoyable break, we will be returning soon.

Re opened in November 2019. Family run pub with great customer service. The food is homely and wholesome. Nothing pretentious, there are no frill,s, no ‘jus’, but there is gravy. It’s just good food at exceptional prices. The kids menu covers most tastes, but as we were told, anything on the menu can be made for a child. Useful to know. Steve, Karen, Sam and George are all helpful, and willing to go the extra mile.

Escaping the hustle and bustle of life is something we should do more of, and having stayed at The Castle Inn in Wigmore I can safely say that I would definitely recommend that you do too!From the point of booking, to our arrival they couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful.Greeted with a welcome drink on arrival, and helped with our things, we were shown to our room.Once we had decanted our things, we popped back down to the lounge where we enjoyed a really tasty meal, the steak was tender and full of flavour and both the children's plates were cleared and followed by a trio of delicious deserts. I have to say that the chocolate orange cheesecake was the best I have ever eaten!Cosy and comfortably full, we returned to our rooms. Much consideration was given to our needs. Staying with my son (who has additional support needs due to an injury) and my daughter we were given adjoining rooms and settled in for the evening with ample hot chocolate on the welcome tray and a little extra from the landlady (a rare find when staying away.) Relaxing in our cosy room, listening to the storm raging outside, we heard a knock on the door. Karen the Landlady, had brought a shower stool enabling my Son to use the wet room safely. How thoughtful! That personal touch, and care means so much, yet is so rare!Breakfast orders taken by Steve the Landlord, and we're ready for a cosy night, in the comfy beds. Described by my daughter as the best sleep she has had in nine years, she's 9 and a half! This place really is a gem, they take great pride in what they do and that is apparent, but it is also because of who they are, and how they make you feel. Each person (including Sam and George, who manage the bar) have been welcoming, thoughtful and engaging, and totally committed to making sure our stay was a good one! Thank you all so much. We will definitely return!

Came in after a walk up the castle. Fire was roaring and atmosphere was very friendly. Staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Would heartily recommend to anyone.

Lovely friendly staff and management make you feel welcome. Food is very good nothing pretentious just good pub grub at a good pub price. This place serves fresh hot meals all day and hopefully will offer tea/coffee and cake as well as there is a need for this in Wigmore. Thank you for an excellent meal.

Newly reopened under new management this family run village pub has no pretensions. Offerring great friendly customer service you are made to feel really welcome. Good local beers, fantastic gin bar and amenities to suit its location and friendly locals make this a place to visit when you're in the area.Food service is due to recommence shortly and plans are afoot for reopening the accommodation.Periodic quality live entertainment.

Lovely country pub with wonderful gardens. Great food menu and friendly staff perfect village pub loads of seating

Our party of 2 adults and an 8 year old, were well looked after. We experienced great service and good food.This place won’t win a michelin star.But if you’re after comfortable surroundings, friendly staff and really good pub grub, then this is the place.We had home made pizza, fish and chips, and mac and cheese.The only complaint, if you can call it that, was there was too much!!I’m quick to complain when things go wrong, so credit where it is due.We will be going back.

Four of us booked in for a one night stay.The staff are the big plus here. John the manager, Derek the barman and Holly the waitress were friendly, chatty and very helpful. Our room (no2) was clean, roomy and well equipped. The bed was comfortable and offered a good nights sleep. Parking was amenable and plenty of it.However there are two negative aspects to this place.Firstly the bar at the back of the premises appeared to be used by locals and appeared to be a sort of sports bar. No issue there, but the loud and raucous behaviour of those therein pervaded the whole downstairs of the hotel making it almost impossible to enjoy a drink and company in comfort without being distracted.Secondly and more importantly good quality food was cooked to a poor standard. It is clear the kitchen are trying to stretch above themselves.For example I ordered battered Hake, chips, peas and tartar. The batter was soggy and the portion of fish small. The chips were well done on the outside yet uncooked in the middle. The pea puree was a tasteless mush. All of my friends had similar issues with their meals.The dry breakfast was OK but the cooked breakfast all tasted the same; I suspect the cooking oil was unchanged and beyond its life.Also both at the evening meal and at breakfast items promised as part of the meal did not come with the meal.By way of reccomenadation do not try to compete with food at the hostelry up the road but stick to simple uncomplicated pub grub to match your otherwise excellent commodities.Would I recommend? Yes for a room only but not for food.Would I go again? Yes but I would not eat here.I know John has only recently taken over - we wish him all the best of luck. Once he gets the kitchen standards sorted and a little more ambience it has great potential. When that's done this will get a 4/5. Just saying.

We stayed here for one night whilst visiting the area. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was well furnished and comfortable enough. The bar and restaurant are decorated in a modern style but somehow the place is lacking in atmosphere. The restaurant area smelt faintly of cooking oil. The beer does not seem to be well kept as my pint was distinctly sour. The dinner menu is not extensive, but the basics are there. I had a burger which was average. My wife had steak pie with veg and gravy, but it came without gravy. The only other couple in the restaurant also ordered pie and they too did not get any gravy, despite asking! A restaurant unable to provide gravy? Breakfast was quite good however. This place is trying to be 3 star, but it doesn't quite get there! I would not stay there again and would not recommend it to friends.

Stayed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day night. Rooms are modern and very comfortable. We stayed in room 6 which was excellent with large modern bathroom and lovely fluffy white towels. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities. Hairdryer and iron also provided. All the staff very welcoming especially Jane who looked after us very well during our stay. The first night we had steak in the restaurant which was excellent. Christmas Day lunch was exceptional and evening buffet was amazing with more than enough to eat. Overall excellent stay and have booked for New Year!!!

family trip for xmas 3 nights, 7 adults and one child. staff were brilliant, Jane should be the manager!!.

Unpretentious well cooked food served promptly with charm and good humour. We stayed overnight and the breakfast was first rate, cooked to order.

We had spent a week travelling around Herefordshire and been amazed at the high quality of local produce at the local butchers and supermarkets so we knew that Herefordshire was ''foodie heaven''. Our last night on our way home, we stopped at the Castle Inn as it had very good reviews for food and looked lovely. However, we were very disappointed in many aspects.

Stoped here the other night and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and nicly decorated and furnished.

We stayed at the Castle Inn on the fourth night of our cycle tour. Neil the duty manager was very friendly and helped us by storing the bikes in a locked store room overnight. The room was comfortable with a clean en suite and we ate dinner in bar. The food was very good and reasonably priced and the bar served a range of good quality local beers. Breakfast the next morning was also excellent.

They have obviously spent some time and money on the return. We went in after a walking intending to eat but the menu really is dated and boring so just had a drink. The man behind the bar, possibly the landlord spent his time on the computer perched on the bar with no conversation whatsoever, not what you expect from a country pub. I wish them well and fear they will need some luck!

We had two meals here whilst staying. Both meals were enjoyed and very tasty. Hearty portion sizes and traditional fare. A nice selection of starters, mains and puddings.

We had a very pleasant meal at the Castle. The food was well cooked and delivered with good presentation. The staff friendly and welcoming. Particularly enjoyed my whitebait starter. Very quiet though, I wonder why no more locals were there...

Overall the Castle restaurant experience was very good, but what is a Pie? - not beef in gravy with a flaky pastry topping.."A steak pie is a traditional meat pie served in Britain. It is made from stewing steak and beef gravy, enclosed in a pastry shell. Wikipedia"The gravy was very salted which didn't help it either for those who like very seasoned food there is always salt on the tables but not all of us like overly salted food .. on the plus the vegetables were excellent and service very good

Great spotlessly clean rooms. Attentive friendly staff.Food, great choices cooked brilliantly. Breakfast choice was amazing and as much as you could eat

My wife and I stayed at the Castle Inn for two nights. We arrived at around 7:45 on Friday and were immediately made very welcome by Jane. We were shown to our room which was very clean and comfortable as was the en-suite shower and toilet. We returned to the bar and enjoyed an excellent supper accompanied by a fine house red wine. The breakfasts were delightful, plenty of choice and everything of good quality. After a day discovering Croft Castle we returned to the Castle Inn for supper; again an excellent meal. Our stay was made particularly pleasant by the helpful staff - Jane, Zach, Jade and the lady and gentleman who looked after us at breakfast. We are looking forward to a return in the not too distant future.

This is an unassuming Inn from the outside, but do go in as you will be in for a treat. The food here is fantastic. So good that we ate here two evenings running while on holiday. Starters we tried were whitebait, ravioli and duck breast. Mains we sampled were a wonderful beef & ham pie, sea bass, Cajun chicken and fish pie. All these were outstanding with really fresh ingredients, fabulous flavours and ingenious recipes. Portion sizes were generous and fulfilling. good choice of wines and beers, friendly staff, reasonable prices and modern well kept decor - what more do you need!

The wine was very good, the baguette was very nice and plentiful and the HAND MADE CHIPS were sublime & VERY yummy ! ........Whatever you choose you MUST ! ! Have the chips.They are to die for. The service was pleasant and very friendly.Will return very soon.

I travelled to the Castle Inn at Wigmore, for a leisure break with my wife. On arrival we were warmly greeted and throughout our two day stay we were made to feel very welcome.The inn itself is tucked down a side street away from the main road, therefore road noise was not an issue.The room was of a good standard, a comfortable double bed, Open storage for clothing, a wooden chair and 2 bedside tables. A good touch was the room had an ironing board and iron,The restaurant serves a good variety of both pub and fine dining food, at reasonable prices. the cooking of the food was excellent neither my wife or I could fault it, our complements were given to the chef.The morning breakfasts menus were good, with a reasonable choice. We would recommend the smoked salmon and scrambled egg or the Full english, a variety of cereals, jams, fruit and toast. Overall I would recommend a stay at The Castle Inn @ Wigmore and will certainly be staying here again in the not too distant future.

Our 2 course meal on the first night in the restaurant was part of our weekend deal and then we had a meal in the bar area on the second night and on both occasions we had good quality food and plenty of it.

Wanted to stay outside of Ludlow rather than the hub of Town and what a gem. Really helpful easy check fully functional room with everything you need. Down a side road so no real traffic noise plenty of car park spaces. We ate in the restaurant and everything was really really good staff so helpful nothing was to much trouble.Breakfasts, excellent variety and lots of it.

Spent 2 nights here visiting family in the area . Check-in was painless and Jane most helpful showing us to the room etc.Went for a drink in the bar, which is well stocked with wine, beers, lagers and fine real ales, the later is well looked after and crystal clear. On entering the bar, what I thought was a local was sat at a table and made me feel most welcome, thuis turned out to be the General Manager, not dressed as I would expect the GM of such a nice place to be but hey maybe company policy I don't know. We had an excellent meal in the restaurant for three including drinks and a single malt from a fine selection from behind the bar. Breakfast the following morning was far more than adequate made fresh to your Choice from the menu. We ate from the bar menu that evening and I was more that surprised at the size of my chicken burger, which tasted superb. The young man behind the bar was very attentive and very smartly dressed compared with his GM. All in all an excellent stay very comfortable room, very clean and in a very nice area. Highly recommended for a place to stay

We were passing lunch time and decided we would stop for a light lunch. We chose the soup and sandwich which was a special price, a side of delicious homemade chips. I must say it was excellent value. We have eaten there before and we will certainly eat there again.

We stayed for two nights. We were welcomed very warmly and then shown our room. It was incredibly small. In fact, the smallest I ever stayed in ever! There was no room for even a small chair. I had to stand to do make up and hair! The shower room was modern and well equipped but so tiny! Difficult to clean teeth and wash using the tiny wash basin. The room décor was dark and dated with natural wood skirting and door which made the room feel even smaller.However, the public areas of the Inn were light, spacious and beautifully furnished. The food was amazing and we were not disappointed by either the quantity or quality.To sum up - I would not stay here again but I would most certainly have a meal here as it's one of the best places have eaten in!

Needed to find reasonably priced accommodation in the Ludlow area, as a business trip, trading at the Ludlow Medieval Fayre. Not easily done as a generally expensive area to stay! However this hotel was very reasonable. That did not mean a compromise in quality, very nice double room, modern and comfortable, with the bonus of a bath.Staff very helpful and friendly. Did not have time to try the food, hope to come back again for a holiday next time as countryside also stunning!

The Inn has a contemporary look with a homely feel. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our double room was comforting, clean and modern, with a large bath to relax in after a long countryside walk. We ordered food from the restaurant which was superbly cooked, well presented and very satisfying to eat. We throughly enjoyed our stay.

we were booked in for saturday night in november.First impressions were not good dead hanging baskets and lots of clutter outside what could be a lovely beer garden needs lots of work.however inside tells a different story,nicely refurbished,spotlessly clean,staff excellent and very helpful,meal was disappointing the resturant was very quite only six people ,but service was very slow from the kitchen, faultless breakfast,our room very small and not lady friendly lack of mirrors and no where to sit and do makeup and hair.thank you to lady who worked so hard on saturday night.to look after us and the riggers, looked after us on saturday and worked so hard over the weekend..

We travelled as a couple with a Travelzoo offer. From the moment we arrived till we checked out we had a lovely stay. Karl who checked us in was was most helpful and pleasant. The room was spotless and the bed most comfortable. We dinned in the restaurant and the food was most tasty. A lady called Rowena was telling us about different sights we might want to visit when we checked out on the Sunday, such a lovely lady. We shall return next summer most enjoyable stay.

I have visited the Castle a few times to meet customers over morning coffee. The lounge area is warm and inviting. There was music playing quietly in the background which created a very pleasant ambience. Coffee was served with biscuits, the home made shortbread is to die for, it melts in the mouth and tastes wonderful.

We had several meals at The Castle and all were delicious. They have a new french chef and he really does the business. The food is english, but done with panache. The steak pie is fantastic. You can order from either the bar menu or the restaurant or both and are equally as good.Service is very good and so are the prices.

Stayed here with my sister for 2 nights. Very good value for money. Had a meal there on both evenings and the food was amazing...first night we had the a la carte menu..the flavours were just wonderful. The bar menu is equally good. Breakfast also really good and plentiful. Staff were lovely. Great shower and comfy beds. This village although quiet is a good Base to explore the surrounding area.

Booked through travelzoo. Friendly welcome. Went to room,found towel rail not working, bathroom mirror light not working, pump on soap not working. Went for dinner and had a lovely very tasty meal. Reported broken towel rail and mirror light again at breakfast. Returned from day out to find room had not been serviced. Reported to duty staff who offered us clean towels. On speaking to other guests found their rooms had not been cleaned either. There is great room for improvement on the accommodation side as the food is very good.

We had a Travelzoo overnight stay at The Castle Inn with friends. From the moment we arrived we had excellent service throughout. The staff who greeted us were friendly, helpful (carrying some luggage up to the rooms for us) and very professional. The whole Inn was superbly furnished and extremely clean. Our evening meal was quite honestly fantastic!. The quality and quantity of our meals was outstanding and the whole eating experience continued at breakfast the next morning. Try the chefs omelettes - most definitely worthy for a prize at any food fair.One small criticism - our room was very "compact"!. It was very warm overnight, even with the window open which we couldn't close if we had wanted too because the handle came off in my hand! That apart the room looked freshly refurbished and the shower was spotless. Overall a brilliant night away. Avoid room 5 if you can!

I booked a deal with travel zoo, purchasing 2 rooms with breakfast nd evening meal.You cannot fault it.Really friendly welcome, room 1/2 have interconnecting doors which is great if you have children.The restaurant was well decorated and the food both morning and evening was fabulous.A quiet rural location, nice if you want to get away from it all. A local resident even offered to take us up St. James tower the following morning even though the tours had finished for the season.There was a young gentleman called James that saw to out check in , and meal in the evening, he was lovely, very polite accommodating and chatty.Looked after my 2 girls in the bar after we retired to bed,Lovely stay and would recommend.

What a lovely surprise to find in Wigmore. I have to commend the service when we went there on Saturday Oct. 8. I don't remember her name but she was so efficient and knowlegeable about the town and the restaurant without being intrusive. I have to admit we tried to go to the Oak and I am so pleased we changed our minds and went to the Castle. Good surroundings. Shame you've got rid of the pool and games room, good for the community.

I booked two rooms for me and my husband and my parents after a day out at races in Ludlow. We had a lovy welcome from staff who were so helpful and friendly. We had a lovely room, with large bathroom comfy bed and large tv. We later had meal and drinks which were amazing . Me and my dad could have shared pie it was so big the chips were fantastic too. Great service would definitely recommend and if up in this area again would definitely stay.

Stayed for one night and had dinner. Room was clean and good size, bathroom didn't have a window but was clean and smart if small. Bed was good and overall a decent overall place to stay the night. Restaurant has two menus - one is high end and very expensive the other is more "bar" orientated although still not a value offering. Mains were good but desert (summer pudding) was very poor and dry. Service was nice and discreet. The décor is a bit out of keeping with the country pub aesthetic outside but no complaints, it was all clean and tidy. Clearly more a restaurant pub than locals drinking space! I didn't have the breakfast as early start. The owner has clearly installed a new till system so takes a while to get the bills sorted. Not bargain bucket but a solid offering that I would try again.

Very very ultra modern interior, but very comfortable and relaxed. Met by the boss who guided us to our seats. We were the only folks in the place, so had the dining area to ourselves. Lovely menu of tantalising goodies. Childrens meals also available. The food arrived quickly, was beautifully presented. The fish was very good, as were the sausage, but the desserts won on great taste and style. Washed down with a house Merlot, the whole experience was very enjoyable if a little pricey.

Given that we are almost spoilt for choice in this area, our meal at The Castle last Saturday was one of the best I have eaten. The tomato tarte tatin with gazpacho sorbet was so delicious, we could have eaten it for every course - the very essence of tomato - and the idea of a very hot tart with the creamy sorbet melting over it was superb. I then had a moist and tender guinea fowl breast stuffed with sun-dried tomato and smoked cheddar, with the leg meat braised, shredded and made into a sausage shape, accompanied by sumptuous pommes Anna and several vegetables and lentils. Excellent cooking. My husband had a curry from the bar menu and was surprised to find the accompanying nan bread homemade and deliciously flaky. For pudding we both ordered the iced nougat parfait which was, as its name suggests, perfect. With a pint of cider and a soft drink, the bill came to £60. It's difficult to find a meal of this quality for a similar price anywhere else.

Although pleasant surroundings, we were disappointed in our evening meal. Just under £10 for a pasta dish that wasn't particularly tasty - wished we'd splashed out a bit more and gone to the Riverside Inn

nice and friendly, really modern décor and recently decorated, it still smelled very new. friendly staff,

We stayed 2 nights in this hotel and found the room to be very comfortable although the shower room was very small. This drawback was more than made up for by the staff who were extremely friendly and did everything possible to make the stay pleasant. The restaurant was welcoming and the food very good at both breakfast and dinner. It's a great place for a relaxing break.

Had lunch for my birthday. Steak sandwich inedible as steak was so tough and chips hard. As there didn't appear to be many people eating service was very slow. When we paid we weren't asked if all was ok.

Dinner was excellent. Breakfast was excellent. The chef certainly knows what he is doing. Had a much bigger room than last time. The only complaint is that there is a unneccesary shelf just above the small washbasin in the bathroom which makes cleaning your teeth into an art form. Simple removal of the shelf would remedy the situation. Bed was very comfortable. We slept well. No complaints at all and extremely good value. Excellent small hotel.

We stumble on this place by chance and so glade we did. Staff were very polite and attentive. We had a lovely evening meal and a reasonable cost. Looks very light and clean inside.

As this was the second pub in the village and we had already eaten at the Oak the night before, we thought that we would give it a try based on some reviews on trip advisor.When I booked the table the week before, when asked what time I replied between 7:30 and 7:45, the guy on the phone said "I'll put you in for 7:45" which was fine. Upon arriving that evening, the owner or manager firstly made out that we we're late, even though we arrived at about 7:40, then made a comment to the girl behind the bar, "this is your 7:30 booking" but it's ok as the 7:45 booking turned up at 7:30" very rude I think, then I asked if I could have a glass of prosecco and his reply was "we don't do it by the glass, then he turned round and said " but I suppose I can" at this point I was ready to walk out, due to his rudeness and arrogance, but as we probably wouldn't have been able to get into the Oak at such short notice, we decided to stay.Once we were sat at our table, and our food came, I was completely shocked as the food was fabulous, it's such a shame that the pub is run by a very rude and arrogant manger who has no people skills what so ever.

We stayed 1 night at the Castle Inn. Room was comfortable and calm. Reception was welcoming and quick.We had a welcome drink in the bar and then stayed for food. The Castle offers a bar menu and a more refined dining menu. They also offer a children's menu.Food and wine was excellent. So was the beer and coffee. Service was spot on, friendly and efficient.We had breakfast the following morning and that also matched the high level set out from the start.A great stay...get up to the Wigmore Castle ruins for stunning views of the area. Well worth a visit from Ludlow.

Four of us had dinner at this completely refurbished inn last night having heard very good reports on the cooking. What we all particularly enjoyed were the imaginative combinations of taste and texture. I was especially taken with the twice baked goat cheese starter. House wines very drinkable, relaxed service.

We called at the Castle Inn the other Saturday evening and had a very pleasant hour here. I had not been to the inn for about 25 years, it was called 'the Compass' then. The pub has three rooms where they serve food, in the Bar, in the restaurant or in the Walkers Bar. We only had a very basic meals. I had a Herefordshire Beef Burger my partner had a Fish & Chips but the food was excellent. The landlord and landlady were very keen and the service we received was brilliant. I would recommend the Castle to all.

Called in last year when driving through Wigmore. Food was good, tasty and well presented - although cheese board definitely needed more biscuits, which were readily provided. Apologies for delayed review

We decided to try the Castle Inn again last night having heard that there had been a change of chef. The food was decidedly better than it had been at our last visit and we very much hope the Castle is starting to recover now. We had steak, and leek and camembert quiche from the bar menu, both of which were good standard bar meals.However, we still fear for the future of this establishment having been the only diners in the restaurant at around 8pm on a Saturday night with only a handful of people in the bar area.So if anyone from the Castle Inn reads Trip Advisor reviews, here are a few suggestions that we feel might help:1) you need to advertise the fact that you have a new chef and/or management - you cannot rely on the reputation that the Castle had 3 or 4 years ago under the fantastic chef that was there at that time.2) you face very stiff competition in Wigmore from The Oak pub/restaurant which is beautifully decorated, has a great atmosphere and serves excellent food - learn from them.3) update your decor - is it OK and clean, but also looks cheap and the style is wrong for an old building - visit some pubs that have got this right (try The Oak, The Lion or the The Sun in Leintwardine) and get some professional advice. We noticed that you have revamped the bar area, which was overdue, but unfortunately although it's better than it was, it's not doing you any favours (think 1990s).4) advertise - where is your "under new management" "new chef" sign? Why is your Facebook page so out of date? These would cost you nothing to do. For a small cost you could be advertising in local papers and events magazines. People will travel for a good meal in a lovely pub, so why not try to attract people from Ludlow, Hereford etc.5) get some events going - curry night, music, quizzes etc.6) if you can manage it, we would suggest getting expert advice to rebrand and revamp and then relaunch.Finally, good luck!

Dropped in for a weekday lunch after being recommended to try it after a change of hands, found the new decor and ambience much improved and very comfortable. Ordered the steak baguette for two of us and a small meal for one: a starter size cauliflower cheese. Steak baguettes exemplary; decent bread, quality steak perfectly cooked on freshly done onions, one with big chips (best in region but very naughty!) one with a superb green salad with a well matched mustard dressing; both really very good indeed and recommended. Cauliflower cheese freshly done and it showed, with the fussiest eater declaring it excellent. All felt like food from an expensive restaurant rather than a pub, so good value at £8.95 for the large steak meals and under £5 for the c/cheese. Friendly and efficient service too. Now on our list of decent places to go, hope it does not change!

We came here for a New Years Eve Lunch, as we came in the pub felt quite homely as you would hope for a local country pub. We found comfy sofa's to sit on and ordered our drinks, the service was friendly enough and we waited with our drinks for our table to become available.We had a fairly short wait for our food as we had ordered prior to being seated, the dining area was reasonable, and it was clean and tidy. I ordered a monkfish risotto along with another member of the group, while others went with burgers and steaks from the menu. The feedback from everybody else about their meal was fairly positive and they were happy with it, however the risotto was a disaster, the rice was stodgy and had no flavour at all. The fish was fairly rubbery and did not have any flavour and was difficult to eat due to it lacking flavour and it tasted over cooked. Had i not been very hungry I would most definitely have left this meal.We provided the feedback on this particular dish and on checking on the website it looks like they are no longer doing it on the menu.

We had a wonderful meal at the Castle Inn. The chestnut bourguignon was really tasty; I am not a vegetarian but love chestnuts and this was a great way to cook them. The steak was perfect and plenty on the plate. The beef bordelaise was melt in the mouth, as was the fish. Starters were delicious too. Service was prompt, attentive and welcoming. We will be visiting again very soon.

As local residents we really would like the Castle Inn to do well, but based on recent experience I fear that this restaurant is not going to last much longer unless it really ups its game and fast. Before the recent change of management the Castle Inn was amazing and could rival any restaurant in nearby Ludlow or beyond. The food was fantastic and the prices were very reasonable - it was a real hidden gem and we even thought it might be on its way to a Michelin stardom.But we have been a couple of times since the recent change of hands and the standard has been nowhere near what it used to be. We hoped that things would improve with time but sadly they haven't. We went again yesterday and that will be the last time.The place was quiet and our table had been booked well in advance yet the service was quite slow, some of the orders were wrong and the quality of the food was average to poor. The pork was nice enough, the cod was tasty enough (although lukewarm) but the lamb was something else - "tough, impossible to cut, full of gristle and the worst lamb I have ever had".The service was polite and well-meaning but slightly amateurish and a bit odd. For example, when one of our party asked during the meal for a glass of wine, the waiter brought out an already started bottle of wine and just left it on the table for her to serve herself. Weird.We are not natural complainers, but we really had to say what we thought on this occasion. To give the staff their due, they listened carefully to our comments and offered us a very decent discount to make up for the problems, but to be honest we would really much rather have had a very decent meal than a very decent discount.We had really enjoyed having the Castle Inn in the village under the previous ownership and were regular diners. We felt so lucky to have two lovely restaurants in the village now that the Oak is also under new management. Sadly, though we are now down to one great restaurant and it isn't the Castle Inn. We will not be returning to the Castle in a hurry (in fact not all at unless we hear reports of big improvements) and will stick to the Oak from now on. Such a shame and we do genuinely hope that the Castle Inn will be able to turn things around before it's too late.

Have been to this pub on a number of occasions. I cannot fault the food and quality for our Sunday lunch, however this time we booked for 1.30 and arrived at 1.20. We ordered drinks at the bar and were asked to sit in the bar before being shown to the restaurant. we waited until 1.50 before we were shown a menu. At 2.15 we were shown to our table and the food arrived just before 2.30, two of the three meals were not overly hot and had to wait nearly five minutes before all three meals were served. The restaurant was not even busy, just three other tables occupied so at a loss as to why the whole process took so long. I must repeat the food was very nice.

A group of us stayed here for three nights just after a management change. The staff were charming while still trying to find their way around. They laid on a superb dinner for our group - thank you, Max!. The rooms are smart and facilities good. Breakfast was fine if leisurely (could only be bettered with the addition of fruit).

WE went for Sunday lunch and had Lamb and beef respectively.The meat was cooked to perfection and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The bread and butter pud was very tasty indeed. The staff could not have been more helpful and attentive. They made a great fuss of our two Springer Spaniels which were allowed in the bar area.

Ideal place for walkers or for couples Stayed here on a one night late booking having recently visited the area on a walking holiday Very comfortable room excellent evening meal and superb breakfast The breakfast was particularly good and throughout our brief stay the service was impeccable Can certainly recommend the Castle Inn

We stopped here lunchtime for a drink. The place was very nice and welcoming that we decided to have our lunch, what a good choice the food was excellent. Will definitely eat here again.

The meal I have just eaten was truly delicious, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and excellent produce used. I am on a jolly holiday, but if I lived locally I would be a regular. Thank-you to all the staff involved.

dad said to book up somewhere and he would treat us to a Sunday lunch so phoned the castle inn booked a table and the place and food was great

I dined here on a Sunday evening and was told that the restaurant was only open because there were residents. I mention this as I assume it was the reason for the limited menu that was on offer.The dining room was rather soulless and very - well - brown. I was offered homemade bread to begin and this was rather good. I was also offered a piece of bread on a slate, covered with a layer of green mulch, which was apparently wild garlic, as was the soup of the day. Clearly it is both in season and prolific. I declined both as I'm not a huge garlic fan.I chose fish and chips, followed by chocolate fondant and both were well-cooked, the chips in particular, being golden and crispy. The waitress was charm personified.I've rated it average overall as that was my experience on the night. I suspect that it is rather better with the full menu, although that décor will be the same on any day of the week...

Have reviewed this gastropub a while ago but had to update. Had friends coming to stay so chose to have Sunday lunch here. A good choice. The food was excellent ( roast beef juicy, lots of vegetables, other mains approved of, nicely presented and tasty starters ) the service very attentive and the atmosphere convivial. The price was also good - £21 each for two courses, drinks ( there were 6 of us and three had large wine glass) coffee and tip. We will certainly be back and will tell others too. Thank you for looking after us so well!

We came for dinner on a Sunday night when it is always difficult to find places open or do food in the country. The menu provided a good choice and we chose a delicious smoked salmon starter followed by local trout and finished off with their homemade basil ice cream. It was all cooked to perfection and had lots of interesting touches like wild garlic with the trout as the chef had gone 'foraging'- we were so impressed! Definitely worth a second visit!

my wife and I go out most Sunday's for lunch and go to five or six pubs on a round robin and The Castle Inn is our favourIte due to the quality and the innovative food the chef produces. The price is quite competitive and I would recommend this pub to anyone

Another excellent meal at The Castle - why are more people not flocking to this restaurant? It's a gem. My cauliflower soup was quite simply the best soup I have ever eaten, and I'm a soup maker! Husband loved the hollandaise with his asparagus. We both had rack of lamb which was pink and tender and full of flavour, with a smashing cylinder of shoulder meat in the centre - genius. We also both chose the same pudding: rhubarb and strawberry creme brulee (which clearly and delicately tasted of both fruits) with apple sorbet. The staff are all lovely and treat you like old friends without ever over-doing it. Three course meal for two including drinks - £60. I was paying that fifteen years ago for meals of lesser quality. We go back as often as we can manage it.

An eatery quite close to home for us that we had never quite got around to trying previously. Putting that oversight right for a midweek lunch we emerged very pleased that we had visited and vowing to return!A warm relaxed welcome and a gently elegant restaurant greeted us. The menu impressive in in its options - a choice of 2 or 3 course set menu (with options for each), a 'pub classic' style selection, a daily specials offering and good sandwich menu meant something for every taste, appetite or pocket (prices from around £6 sandwiches served with chips, through £10 mains, £14 for 2 course set to around £18 for steaks, top end specials).We sampled asparagus starters, mains of ribeye, fish pie & battered fish - all were to a very good standard. Particular mention goes to the excellent chips (chunky, crisp outer, fluffy inner - yes please!). Deserts are modern 'fine dining' in design - not attempted personally but - well received by those indulging.We will be happy to return soon & are also happy to recommend to fellow TripAdvisors.

A perfect Saturday lunch, served by a delightful waitress what more can you ask for ! My pea velouté with trout was divine and so too was the goats cheese tart! Attention to detail is fab and the standard is really so high, it's staggering from a small country pub. Apparently the Sunday roast is not to be missed, so that's next on our list! My only grumble is that you aren't closer to us but you are definitely worth the trek!

Straight to the food:I have eaten in many places with a name and I have only rarely received such good value. I would only say about the food-without telling you how superb the beetroot soup and the pigeon breast and the salmon starters were, and nor the mains - that if each meal they produce is of the standard we all received today, in presentation and taste, then this place is vastly under rated. 5 people, drinks 4 starters, mains and two pudding- frankly I almost wasn't bothered about the price...don't poo poo that. I have eaten in places and paid more than three times that for inferior meals. The word should well and truly be out by now people. And every Sunday this place should be heaving, as for the rest of the week. I will be going to find out.Nice wine list. Get a good burgundy.Setting- spot on. Good car park, and when the weather gets better the garden would be superb with a couple of alterations. If this is fine dining, and it is guys.....Then think about it, the garden is even more an extension of your food in the summer, and that is not even a complaint-just an observation from someone who sees hard work and accomplishment in a field they know about, and an opportunity for expansion if you take the quality on the plate to all aspects of the garden. Young waiter man- more confidence, and remember the spoon. You are selling something really good there dude, be proud of serving it and where you work. Make sure you eat some of every dish so you know.The cost per person thing? WHAT does it mean? It was casual sit down and eat prices for the sheer quality, so that's what I am putting. But if you want any kind of meal then I recommend trying here soon as you can. If you are local, as am I, then going anywhere else for your next decent outing would be churlish. And yes, I know what is out there locally- all of you-BEWARE.Go for it you lot at the Castle, get in there, you deserve it...I was the only local among the group of friends who ate today, and it was my choice, I also got 5 stars from the four accomplished and 'well eaten' people who joined me today.

Sunday lunch was very good, 3 courses of quality food. The hound lad that look after our table was superb, only downside was small veg portions but they did provide more on request

I was expecting great things with all the 5 star reviews. Sadly didnt do much for me...the decor is different.The food I had a cambert and ribeye...the starter was ok...presentation average...once the plates were cleared it took 35mins( only people eating) for the main courses. The ribeye was well cooked but the plate of 4 cherry tomatoes, a mushroom a few salad leaves and a hand full of chips ( the chips were very good) but on the whole for £19 not good value 2 main courses and a shared starter £50 plus drinks I would be expecting alot higher quality.Just not for me

Spur of the moment but delightful meal, more than enough choice and very good value for money. Service makes it feel special as well. Very cosy as it rained and the wind blew outside.

I was treated to dinner at The Castle on Valentine's Day and this was my first visit. We were greeted immediately on entering by a rather stately gentleman, who took our drink orders and seated us in a lounge area. Our G&Ts arrived swiftly (but rather oddly with a straw in the glass) and we enjoyed a leisurely drink before the same man returned to take us to the dining room just beyond the lounge. A waiter swiftly appeared and, throughout the meal, we never had to search for waiting staff. Nor were we over-hassled with enquiries about how we were enjoying the meal, would we like more drinks, etc., which is so often the case.The waiting staff, despite in one case being very young, managed the fine line between being pleasant and being over-friendly. Until the end of the meal when I actively encouraged one of the staff to talk about the restaurant, the interaction was simply polite and professional.When the first plate appeared I was slightly apprehensive because the serving seemed to be quite small and I have a good appetite. However the serving, and all those which followed, turned out to be absolutely right for the richness and complexity of the course in every case (except perhaps the last as I was unable to finish my - delicious - dessert). The presentation of the food was first class: the food was arranged to show it off to its best advantage, but not over-fussed. (I am heartily sick of the ridiculous '80s fashion for dribbling inedible and often rather violently-coloured streaks, globules and powder around the edges of plates - when on earth will this silly practice die out?) The chef at The Castle, however, knows his craft and the food was shown off perfectly - as fresh, beautifully-prepared food and not as something the Tate forgot.All the food was fresh and prepared perfectly. Homemade rolls at the beginning of the meal (and cool water served in a jug and without extra charge, another pernicious and too-frequent practice) were very tasty but neither too heavy nor large to spoil the appetite. Food provenance details are given in the menu and it's obvious that the chef is very careful in choosing 'real', well-sourced food.I pointed out to one of the waiting staff that the intermezzo sorbet had been served with a spoon which was too large to fit more than two-thirds down the containing glass. She apologised pleasantly and, a little later, returned to say that the chef had been trying out different glass-and-spoon combinations; I was impressed. The tables were well laid, the table furnishings were spotlessly clean and of perfectly good quality. The dining atmosphere created by the staff was excellent and everyone dining seemed to be enjoying themselves without having to worry about anything.We had been asked by a friend to look at the restaurant, while we were visiting, to see whether it was suitable for a meal she had promised us. So, at the end of our meal, I sat back and looked at the whole thing dispassionately - and then the décor struck its jarring notes for the second time.When we first entered the dining room I had winced at the décor, but had then blocked it out it because I wanted to enjoy the evening. However it has to be said that there is little about the decoration which lives up to the rest of the dining experience at The Castle. I just don't understand why, when everything else shows taste and careful choice, the décor is like it is in this dining room. The carpet (although admirably clean) shouts 'pub' and the curtains are definitely not talking to it; the tables shout 'café' and the chairs don't want to know them; the only thing they've all got in common is 'mid brown'. (The walls are off-white which doesn't even complement this rather dubious choice of tone.) The shape of the tables does nothing for the space, and the overall impression is of a pub room in which some sort of function is going to be held so someone has gone round hunting up a few tables and chairs to enable everyone to sit down.Given that the pub is a quirky shape (there's a super little step-down alcove off the dining room, too, which would be excellent for a party of six diners), much, much more could be made of the space, and here too the interior decoration really lets the whole thing down. I understand that the chef is just about to leave for greener (or perhaps just less brown?) pastures. However the waitress, who spoke very highly of the chef, seemed very certain that the incoming chef was going to hold to the same standards, so there should be nothing to worry about on this account.I just hope he's not allergic to brown.