The Courtyard Cafe Bar in Herefordshire, County of

I've had a meal here in the past & wasn't impressed. Felt over priced & not great quality or taste. However the cakes weren't bad and a selection of local beers & cider.

Called in for a quick pint of cider on my walk home. I do really enjoy The Courtyard, it's a fantastic venue and the staff have always been polite and helpful. Could've got a pint for less in town but I'm happy to support the place.

This was our first visit to the courtyard theatre and we booked dinner beforehand . The welcome from the waitress was good but after that , service was slow , food (lamb ragu) tasteless. In the interval there was only filter coffee which was just warm . Don’t go.

Table booked for pre-show drinks and a meal. Food service was very poor. The food took far too long to arrive (unless you wanted quiche and salad). A friend and I ordered one of the ‘specials’ which was a goats cheese pizza with Cajun fries and slaw. When the food eventually arrived the pizza was very over cooked and brittle and the fries had a massive amount of Cajun spice doused on them after they had been cooked, resulting in a really unpleasant flavour of salt and raw spice. We picked our way around the more edible bits and left most of it. It was pointless complaining on the night because they were obviously in way over their heads and there would have been no time for them to produce another meal before the show started. They must have known how busy they would be by the number of tables reserved and they really need to get someone who knows how to produce simple meals in their kitchen. This will be the last time we eat here before a show, which is a great shame.

Absolutely terrible service. All young probably underpaid staff who didn’t want to be there ! Absolutely no training in customer service. There was a couple of acceptions who were very pleasant but only one who gave any eye contact. The food was very average and underwhelming. Jacket potato’s were cold and one came ages after the rest of our orders despite ordering together and it was only a jacket potato so didn’t need cooking from scratch. The staff member showed no sign of being bothered at all . We heard others complaining also . Used to be a regular here but will never come again which is a shame . It’s gone incredibly down hill . Needs more organisation and proper training . Working in the industry myself I would be appalled if any of my colleagues had this attitude towards customers and would never myself.

I should have guessed from my booking experience that this was not going to go well! I had seen the advert for the Courtyard’s bottomless festive small plates with its accompanying image of a veritable feast and emailed the Courtyard, as it advised. Having had no response I rang and left a voicemail. No one rang me back and eventually I rang again and managed to secure a booking. We were advised to attend at 7pm when food would be served. We duly arrived at 7, there was only one other table for two apart from ours, and a table laid out for 16. The table of 16 arrived late and therefore food was not brought out until 40 minutes after we had sat down. We were offered a complimentary mulled wine which neither of us wanted and were not offered a non alcoholic alternative (we were driving). The food was a very odd combination of dishes and of poor quality. The cheese fondue tasted more like a packet cheese sauce and I doubt many of the dishes were homemade. The roast potatoes, with a disgusting vegetarian gravy and topped with grated cheese were a culinary disaster. The ‘hot smoked salmon, celeriac remoulade, rocket’ was inedible and looked like it had been thrown on the plate! The only item we finished was the bowl of cashew nuts! Even the ambience of the eating area was all wrong, albeit the two young staff members were charming and did their best! It was a very disappointing evening. As we left the staff member offered us takeaway boxes so we could take any uneaten food home with us (of which there was a lot!) needless to say we declined! We will not be returning. The Courtyard is an impressive building in an ideal location for visitors to our city and it is a real shame that it does little to attract people to return in relation to the catering facilities. It was a total waste of £70.

Attended a Christmas dining night as a large group. The food was fantastic and the staff were very efficient. Lovely setting and Christmassy!

Scone and coffee, not much to ask for in a cafe No cream to go with the undercooked scone, and no suggestion that perhaps a reduction in the price might be appropriate -probably the last time I use that facility :(

Wonderful service from Amy at the Cafe Bar. She was very helpful with one of our party who had allergies. The food was delivered promptly and was delicious!

Service terrible , No COVID track and trace , Waited 30 mins for little snack ! I was not made aware of and wait , Toilets had paper all on the floor ,definitely won’t be back

Staff friendly, food and drinks good but with everything having to be ordered at the bar, service was extremely slow with not really enough staff for a saturday lunchtime. Took ages to get a coffee then ages again to order a lunch. I felt like I was queuing at a post office!

Had lunch with friends recently after not visiting for a while. Disappointing to see the choice of light lunch e.g. no wraps etc and minimal choice if sandwich to order. I am a vegetarian and the choice was egg mayonnaise. I didn't see a vegan alternative in a light bite, although I appreciate salads were available ad there was a better choice in the hot food selection. Is this a 'winter' thing, or has the Courtyard reduced its menu long-term? the food was fine, just unimaginative through lack of any choice.

Plenty of choice of freshly prepared food. A clean light environment with outdoor seating that you can take advantage of in the summer. It is best to book a table if you intend to eat before a show as it gets extremely busy.

Very busy mainly due to not enough staff, who are friendly but run off their feet. We had a table by bar which was a mistake as so many trying to order food and drink you couldn’t hold a conversation. Food arrived, looked good but cold, couldn’t catch any staff so ate it but won’t eat here again as not the first time we have had this issue.

Modern in the bar and foyer, which is well lit and surrounded by huge windows. The bar is well stocked, although it can take a while to be served on busy evenings. The bar is right up against the restaurant tables so can be tricky to queue well. The food is so good, lovely and fresh, and there's plenty of seating. Large portions for the money and very well cooked.

Staff need to be trained how to make coffee.Very poor service they insisted I pay extra when I complained and asked for another instead of the one they servedIf you want a decent cup go to one of the other many cafes available in Hereford it will probably be worth the walk

It's such a shame that those run this important cafe don't invest in staff/training/infrastructure as the current position when they have sell out shows on is chaotic to say the least.Queuing for food when others are queuing for drinks is a mess. That saying there is no queuing process to be seen.Tables were crammed together on the first floor dining area. Impossible to sit down.However the only plus was what we ate - quiche with 3 salads. Very well made.I know there is going to be investment in the open spaces but as it is at the moment its a shambles.

We met my twin brother and his wife to look at some new houses then drove to the Courtyard for lunch. Pat and I had coffees. My brother and Pat had a quiche and salad, Diane had pasta and I had shepherds pie. All the food was excellent and my shepherd's pie was very delicious. Great atmosphere busy with very good service. We were impressed-thank you.

At busy times the staff can be overwhelmed. Coffee takes forever to provide. The salads are lovely, and a good range of drinks. Also great desserts and cake.

very good cold food quick and easy to get from the counter hot food takes a little longer but good and not expensive staff friendly and good

Prompt and pleasant service with good wholesome food. For a frequent visitor, if would be great if the menu changed a bit more often?

Paying for parking next to the Courtyard, we had to go to the Cafe Bar and exchange a £5 note for change to pay the parking charge (coins only accepted).

i arrived 45 minutes before a performance for food.

Frequent visitors for lunch when me and my wife are in Hereford for some shopping, staff are always friendly and food is good.

Use this relatively frequently for lunch - always good service, with friendly staff, a decent standard menu, daily specials (that vary from average to excellent) and a good array of fresh salad options. It is reasonably priced. The setting is airy and bright. It is suited to holding short business lunches or casual dining.

Had a lovely meal here before the Legend Live show. I had the fish pie which was delicious, my friend had a special burger which she also said was delicious.

We visited here prior to an evening theatre performance. We waited 50 minutes for indifferent food which was poorly executed and presented and lukewarm. Whilst not overly expensive it represented poor value for money. Only saving grace was the convenience.

A good range of food and drink at good prices. However, service is slow, leading to long queues at times. There are adverts around for extra staff, so it may just be a temporary issue (hopefully).

My daughter and I have had lunch here twice in the last week. On both occasions we were pushed for time. We chose the salad bar and quiche as it was the quickest option. The salads were delicious, hearty and tasty. Good to see they vary the salads very regularly as there were different options both times. There were several choices of quiche, also some crustless ones.Generous portions and reasonably priced. The service has also been welcoming on both times. Parking is also very reasonable.

Have been several times for lunch, as always a delicious selection of salads and quiches, they also have take out boxes. A full menu and daily specials are also available. Highly recommend.

I visited the Courtyard Theatre recently for a meeting. As it was Halloween, the ladies at the Box Office were wearing witches' hats, making me wish I'd brought mine! The cafe bar has lots of tempting goodies and an excellent lunch menu. The coffee was excellent, with a good flavour but not too strong. I went for the light bites option but the more generous helpings others were tackling all looked delicious.

Don’t ask for a hot chocolate during an interval even when the bar is not busy. They only serve tea & coffee. First time I have had this said.

We ate in the Courtyard early evening before a show starting at 7.30. The café was fairly quiet when we arrived at 5.45 but got much busier later. I thought the menu offered a good choice of hot and cold food with some very tempting original sounding dishes. My cod steak with tomato, chorizo and butterbean casserole was superb and my husband's subtly spiced lamb casserole with cous cous was also excellent.

We had never visited Hereford before and as part of our wedding anniversary stay booked, on line, to see Pride and Prejudice at the Courtyard. I received an email inviting me to book the Courtyard Cafe for a pre theatre dinning. Wish I had not....

The food all seems to be homemade. The freshness is questionable as it's all in the display fridge. Quiche and 3 salads nearly £10 and not worth it. One quiche one salad around £6 but don't expect too much in terms of flavour and taste....

Fabulous Food! Arrived early to dine before show. Bubbly, polite waitress took our order. Tables immaculate and pre laid. Food arrived, quickly. Pipeing hot, lovely presented & large portions. Well done! Certainly will return with out seeing a show.

Conocí a un amigo mío en el patio para ver una película. Decidimos comer en el cafe bar antes de la película. Qué gran decepción y muy caro. Los dos tuvimos un sandwich de gambas de que el pan estaba duro y yo tenía seis...

En la zona de balcón Sat como abajo es un poco concurrido, ruidoso y no me gusta ser observada mientras yo comer. La mesa estaba limpia y sillas cómodas.

I had a wrap here and it was really tasty, very large portion and lots of fresh ingredients. We've also had drinks in here a few times. It's a bit pricey but definitely worth it.

Use this for lunch a couple of times a month. The food is always fresh and of high quality. The wraps are imaginative and tasty, and the salad bar always has a range of varied options. Hey usually have some interesting specials on the board for those feeling extra hungry. The only thing that lets this place down is the hot drinks - for example, the coffee is below average quality and served in old fashioned low-rent cafe cups. The staff are polite and helpful, the seating area is spacious and airy; its a good place to take a break.

This was my first visit to The Courtyard. I wanted to see a film that had completed the local circuit a short time ago. I was impressed by the ease of parking and the initial greeting at the desk. As there was a restaurant at the venue and it had such good reviews I decided to give it a try. My score does not reflect the arts centre staff who dealt very courteously with tickets, the entry and supervision of the theatre, etc. What really hit me was the complete lack of organisation in the restaurant. It took 20 minutes for the queue I was in to reduce from only 5 people and 3 orders.On arrival there was no guidance for a first timer - no signage, nothing! A long bar with a queue at one end and various people being served along its length. I asked and was told as I wanted salad, to queue at the salad bar end which I dutifully did. People joined the queue from both ends! Who could blame them in the absence of signage?Quiche and salad is what I wanted. Sounds easy? Forget it! How is this for ambiguous choice? I could have 3 salads, a choice of 3 salads or just salad. I only wanted two so instead of charging me for two the assistant asked if I wanted a third and when I said no, she said she would add a bit more of one of the others. I was charged for three!I kid you not, the leaf salad had 10 small green leaves and for just shy of £10 for a pie sized quiche, 10 leaves and a spoonful of a mayonnaise and fruit salad I think it extortionate! As for the pie sized quiche, a regular favourite of mine eaten in many places, it was very dry with the most atypical, all-pervading taste of eggs.This centre should work extremely well. Its location, its build quality, the intimate theatre - all are in its favour and but for some decent organisation of the catering, the popular historic town of Hereford would have another jewel in its crown.

A great place to eat before a show, you can arrive in time to enjoy your meal leisurely and then find your place when the doors open. Good for just gathering too for a drink and to meet up with friends

Light and airy. Sit upstairs for a meal . Quiter than the downstairs bar. daily specials.the fish pie is highly recommended. excellent local beer available Butty Bach . good cheap salad alternative. Informal .friendly bar staff .Treasured by the local community. Drop in before a play or musical event .good place to be on your own or with friends.

We love this cafe bar at The Courtyard. The chef is really creative, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is just great. The delicious food, the happy ebb and flow of conversation, the stream of fascinating people passing through the cafe - one can only be grateful that someone had the vision to create this space for us all to enjoy.

The café bar at The Courtyard in Hereford, serves great food. Neither myself or my friends have ever been disappointed with a meal. The staff are always friendly no matter what time of day.The salad bar has a huge variety of different salads and quiches to choose from, which is so handy if you haven't got time or are a bit too peckish to wait for a cooked meal. The range of cakes and desserts are fabulous and scrummy The café bar and dining area, is light, modern and airy, great place to go for a meal, a drink or just a cup off coffee and a cake it's up to you.

A fantastic place for lunch. Buzzing and full of atmosphere. Delicious choice of home made quiches and large selection of creative salads. The potato salad with capers was a triumph!Staff are so lovely: we had fabulous service by Laura who made us feel welcome.Great place to go before watching a film in The Studio.

Nice atmosphere backed up with wonderful food. Fresh ingredients, helpful staff and a hot chocolate that is out of this world.

Went there for a meal before a show yesterday, lovely place for a meal would go again soon. All so show was good

Regularly surprised by the freshness of the food and quality of the cooking in this cafe/bar.Although we only initially visited when we went to the cinema/theatre now we go simply for the good food, friendly staff and reasonably priced wine.Thoroughly recommend a visit, and the food increasingly impresses to be I think, the equal of anything in Hereford.

Great atmosphere, wonderful fresh and healthy food! The selection of interesting salads are amazing! Mouthwatering puddings and cakes ! Just what I love!

I went here for lunch during the week. They offer quiche and three salads for £9.25 and it is delicious!! There is a brilliant choice of salads which are all freshly prepared. The aubergine one is particularly delicious. Also a wide selection of quiches. The venue is also light and has a good atmosphere. I also like that they have readily available drinking water on the side.

They allways have good and fast service iv never really eaten hear only apart from a bowl of chips good chips took a long time to reach me

Lunch on 18/05/2016 at the Theatre Cafe Bar. Simple quiche and 3 interesting salads and a pint of Wye Valley Brewery's famous Butty Bach. Sun streaming through the glass walls. Great ambience. Good service with a smile. Quality food in a quality location. Just on the edge of the City centre. Car Park. Ok you have to pay but blame the Council not the Theatre. Us Herefordians must use this fantastic facility and visitors its easy to find just opposite the Football ground. Council funding now ceased. Use it or lose it everyone!

Its a great setting and a pleasant ambience. The cafe bar is attractive with friendly helpful staff. BUT what are they doing to that poor coffee machine ~ aaahhhhhhhhh ! ! ! ! !I write lots of reviews about coffee and I do love it ~ in fact I love it so much I bought a proper coffee machine for home. There are several places that make incredible coffee, many make good, loads and loads make average and a few make it so that as Espresso or American it's almost undrinkable ~ The Courtyard joins this group I'm afraid.I'd love to love The Courtyard but if I can't drink the coffee what's the point of travelling across town when I can go to the excellent Cafe Miro. The Courtyard should go to see David @ Miro to learn how to use and clean their coffee machine and learn everything else about making a good cup of coffee.This isn't my first coffee there ~ it was my last!!

Great night out, lovely food, staff very helpful & friendly will be going again.We have not heard of it before, it was found on the intenet we all enjoyed the show

Well you don't have to be local, but a lot of local people do use this fabulous place to enjoy some snacks or even a meal. The quality fo food is quite exceptional and the light in the open eating area is everywhere. I love coming here for a coffee or a nibble, they have amazing salads and often surprises too. A must if you visit Hereford.

The staff were very welcomng and clearly well trained. We ordered 4 different main course and everyone was very happy with the quality of the food. There were no delays with ordering / delivery. All in all a very pleasant venue to spend the evening.

Excellent spot. We're from Woking and wish our local theatre had such an impressive facility. Food genuinely tempting and tasty. Great prices and very helpful staff. Made a great start to our evening out.

Wondering where to eat pre theatre we ended up at the venue still hungry. The Courtyard Cafe proved to be a real gem. Delicious home made salads. I had the aubergine and chick pea while my companion had coronation cauliflower. Then the 'pie of the week' was gammon, and cheddar and wonderful.

Another gather with the ladies who all agreed that this place is great. Excellent food, something for everyone's different tastes & dietary requirements, reasonably priced & very tasty. Whilst I found the menu a little uninspired it was so tasty, homemade & just done really well. I arrived before the others but enjoyed people watching, didn't feel out of place sat waiting for my friends to arrive. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable & well versed in customer chitchat. If anything, uncontrolled kids running around with a bit of screaming were just simply annoying. But it is a family friendly venue & it was panto season, so it is to be expected. Will probably visit again when next in town.

A good venue away from the shopping streets with a nice environment. Visited mid afternoon and sensed the staff were distracted - cashing up or tidying up - so didn't receive the warm welcome normally expected.

Came here to see Dave Gorman (Jan 22nd) and overall, the venue is pretty outstanding. Great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere. It was obvious that the people who run the place take great care in making sure it's clean, well kept and just an all round nice place to be.

Visited when going to see the Panto. Food was good but priced similar to that of a restaurant and portions where very small. Lovely building and staff were friendly.

We had a smashing meal before going to see the film. One of the waiters offered to carry our drinks over for us and was very helpful when we ordered our salads.Lovely building.

Having read the reviews in here I was a little apprehensive about eating here before my family watched panto last night. I decided it would just be easier. I'm so glad I did. The food, service and atmosphere was fabulous!It was very busy but despite this I felt relaxed.Our server Laura, was brilliant with the kids - took their orders from them and chatted to my little boy whilst pouring our drinks. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. I would highly recommend eating here.

For the first time, our annual family trip to the Pantomime included a meal before the show at the theatre. We had rung well in advance and asked if it would be ok, especially since there were a number of us. The table was indeed reserved, upstairs on the balcony, but the food had to be ordered down at the bar. Not everything that was on the menu. Was available so there was much running up and downstairs involved to sort our order out, which then took ages to arrive in dribs and drabs. Shame, we Shan't be eating there again

Went to the courtyard before the pantomime to have lunch with the family.It was recommended to us and we booked to ensure we could get in.Waiter showed us to our table and just left us there. He was just staring at us for about 10 mins after bringing the menus so i went up to him and asked if we could order. He said we had to go to the bar so i did.I placed the food order along with drinks, the girl didn't really know what she was doing. My wife had a coffee and as i had to wait for a while i asked if it could be brought to our table, she said no i would have to come back??I asked if i could have a tab as we would want desert and more drinks. The staff debated for a min and then said no, i even offered to leave my card behind the bar but the answer was still no.Meal came and was very good but the overall service was appalling.Probably wont go back as there are restaurants across the toad with staff that know what they are doing. Shame really as the food was pretty good.

From fresh cakes to full meals, the food at The Courtyard rarely disappoints. The menu changes frequently enough to keep me interested, the children's meals are a long way from 'turkey twirlers' and wolfed down by my lot, and the specials always add interest using fresh, local, seasonal produce. The salad bar is still my favourite.

I have used The Courtyard Cafe Bar many, many times.The standard of service and food is consistently high and the staff outstanding.This occasion was pre-show lunch and coffee with friends.There is an extensive choice of food and portions are a good size. Particular mention however must go to the selection of quiche and choice of up to three salads to go with it; they are very tasty.The coffee is great but there is a wide selection of drinks.The Courtyard Cafe Bar is not only great pre or post show but at any time as a place to meet, socialise and do business.It is also great for all age groups and ability and for families with children for whom there is a small play area.It is one of my favourite places to meet, eat and drink in Hereford.Great value for money.

A great restaurant serving a good choice of fresh and well cooked food. I especially like the fact that they serve dishes that are a little out of the ordinary as well as the usual run of the mill stuff.

Very friendly staff, lovely choice of cold buffet style meals or hot dishes, all very mouthwatering. The choices of three salad dishes to go with main choice is so difficult - because there are too many to choose from. Fine choice of bottled and draught beers and good selection of wines. It was a nice night and the outdoor sitting area was busy.

First the staff. They are always helpful, even when they are rushed off their feet. We have some complicated dietary requirements and they will always help and not make us feel like freaks. And as a backup they have a comprehensive list of what is in each dish.Second the food. It is all freshly prepared and the portions are large enough for any normal appetite. We usually take home a "doggy" box. Our diet is basically vegan so we can't comment on the meat dishes, but the dishes we have had have all been very very good. We very rarely return to a food venue as we find we rarely find a place which cooks as good as we do at home. The Courtyard is a place we return to. The cakes are excellent quality. The latte actually tastes like a latte should as opposed to an espresso with lots of milk (or in any case soy)Third the price. Yes, at first glance it seems to cost more than Wetherspoons (for example), but for this you get 1. fresh food, 2 much larger portions 3 greater choice and this means the cafe is excellent value for money. You will not get better quality for less anywhere in the UK (we speak as non-carnivores). We can usually get a meal and coffee for two for under £15 (however if you order a main cooked course each you could be looking at £24 or so)

Had a lovely meal here. The menu is very varied & interesting with fresh local ingredients.The setting is good too with plenty of parking close to the centre of Hereford.

The Courtyard is one our favourite lunching places. The glass walled building fills with light. Furnishings are comfortable and clean. The 'ladies who lunch' usually spend a couple of hours there. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The pick and mix salads are fab - look colourful, are tasty and nutritious. The portion sizes are generous and hooray, a variety of gluten free dishes. Occasionally there is live music to add to the ambience. As it is part of the theatre it does get very busy in the evening, pre show, so make a booking or just enjoy the buzz with a glass of wine. Love it!

Came to see a show up at the courtyard and decided to take my date for a bite to eat to show her I was a man who knows how to treat a lady.1.was the food good? Well considering they had sold out of most of the good stuff and our meal was 3rd choice it was ok.2. Was the food good value? Maybe at the high end of not bad.3. Does the portion size satisfy a slightly fat man in his early forties? I would say no.4. Are the staff any good or just bored to be there? Mixed bag really but get lucky and you should be ok.5. Would I go again? Only if I really had no other choice or time to go anywhere else.6. Anything could be changed? More food, more choice, bigger portions, more thought in the side salad.

Popped in for a drink before going to the theatre and decided to stay for a meal, two meals,we had fishcakes and the salmon both were delicious, and very reasonably priced, would definitely recommend.

Wanting food before we went to the theatre we thought to book a table there too. We had reserved a table, which was ready on our arrival. What a good choice. Food and service were excellent, and having studied the menu there were lots of things to go back for. The Greek platter which I chose, could have been prepared in Greece itself it was so tasty. A real must try.

Lovely night out with good selection of varied choice of food, staff good & attentive, priced reasonably with good portions, great to meet up with friends.

Only ended up here due to the dire weather! Parked to go across to the new development and actually thought it was closed as rather dark and quite. Only had a light bite and a hot chocolate but both were glorious. Well done on your staff training, Laura is an excellent, caring member of your team.

I like to hide away at this cafe, it's rarely busy unless there is a show on. I love the second floor seating. I good place to chill and study. The coffee is nothing to shout home about. The food is great but pricey. The lighting is fantastic, really gives you a lift.

We stopped here on a long trip home after being caught in traffic through Hereford. We didn't have high expectations, and were more interested in getting out the car for a bit and a drink. We ordered from the main menu and were more than pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The cleanliness of the venue also deserves a mention, as did our server Laura, who seemed to go above and beyond in making sure we had everything we needed as well as suggesting a quicker way to our destination. We will definitely be stopping here again in future

I love a sald bar, this is the only one I have found that rivals the legendary Rainbow cafe in Glastonbury. The food was excellently presented, no lack of choice as a veggie, Great and imaginative flavours and our hoast William was a model of attentiveness with graet kknpwledge of the ingredients. Thank you.

Always a good place to go for snacks or meals Friendly, helpful staff led by Chris Armstrong, who is always pleasant and welcoming, even when the café is busy.

I'm a jazz musician who was playing nearby and we were worried that we might have difficulty finding somewhere to eat on a Sunday evening. We were staying at the Travelodge and the receptionist recommended The Courtyard. The place, staff, food, and beer were all good. And we timed it right - the cinema customers had all 'gone in'.

Having been to see a show here recently we decided to give the Courtyard Café Bar a try as the Salad Bar looked so inviting.Went at lunchtime.It was reasonably full but only had a short wait to order.The salads looked expensive at about £10 a head but the price was fully justified.There is a good selection of quiches and a huge choice of accompanying salads.The servings were too large for either of us to completely finish the meal.I'm not a great salad lover(prefer meat and two veg)but would certainly go again.

We had a meal before a show. We were greeted by a charming member of staff and shown to a prebooked table. We chose from the menu rather then the salad bar. My wife has a sight problem but they immediately turned the lighting up on request. We were very impressed with the food. The fish pie was very good also the meat balls . I had Gnocci with spinach, excellent ,my wife had a Greek, platter both were first class , though the platter was a bit large and a surfeit of pitta bread. The staff were pleasant and efficient. One criticism ,the wine is a bit overpriced for the quality served , I realise they have to make profit but if you are charging a high price a better wine would be welcome. It is certainly a very good place to eat in Hereford and it now has to compete with about 12 restaurants in the new development over the road but certainly deserves to be patronised . TRY IT.

We went to the theatre at the Courtyard last night and decided to have a meal before the show. Booking was easy as I corresponded with staff via email and all were helpful. This was my first time there and was immediately struck by the dull roar of a lot of people enjoying themselves in the bar/restaurant area (it was of course the evening crowd).Upon entering the restaurant my first question was who do we see or where do we go to arrange for food. My unspoken question was only answered after waiting for nearly 10 minutes next to the salad bar where others were being served. We were lucky to enter next to the salad bar as we would have been wondering around trying to find out how to order.We were served by a young woman who was clearly rushed off her feet but who still managed to be pleasant and efficient. I selected a beefburger but was told that they had run out - at peak time! The press of people next to us created a feeling of being hurried and whilst I was offered a menu, I chose the easy option of the salad bar, the same as my wife, rather than delay the whole process further. With our wait to be served, the time taken to fulfill our order and more customers piling in behind us, long waiting times are unacceptable (unless you are stoically British), especially when time is tight.The food was perfectly acceptable but nothing special, after all, what can you do with potato, three bean and cauliflower salad with a small piece of quiche? I was somewhat surprised at the price of £9.45 for such simple fare.I was impressed that all of the bar staff were clearly rushed off their feet but seemed to be coping remarkably well.During the interval I bought a small glass of red wine and was stunned when I was charged £4.10p, especially so when you can buy a perfectly quaffable bottle of red from Asa for £4. I know there are overheads and a profit has to be made, but in common with most bars/eateries that sell wine there is a massive mark-up. Suggested lessons to be taken on-board are to:1. Clearly delineate the food service area from the rest of the bar, with clear signage for those intending to order food and eat.2. Have one individual clearly in charge of food ordering and to ensure there are sufficient additional members of staff available for peak times.3. A maitre'd or a delegated person to oversee the whole of the floor operations, to head off problems, guide punters and generally make life a little easier for the hard working staff.Going to the theatre is a special occasion, things are tough and spending money on theatre is difficult enough at the best of times, a perception of being over-charged and relatively poor value for money does not help - hence the 3 rating.

I visited the courtyard cafe after a seeing a great film with my mum. We had a lovely meal, the food was excellent along with fabulous service from Natalie. She really made us feel welcome and helped us with some great recommendations. Will definitely be back.

Went in absolute chaos. But it was full before start of the panto. Little bit of a wait but sandwiches were fresh and tasty ae was the coffee. Great for kids before the panto.

I met a friend for a coffee and was recommended by Natalie to try a mocha for a change and she was right, it was just a perfect way to brighten up a cold January day, Just what I needed and a real treat, Thank you to Natalie for being such a friendly member of staff.

Wasn't expecting much by way of menu, thought it would be a bog standard sandwich and chips sort of vibe. But no, the food was homemade, really delicious. Great atmosphere too at the Courtyard, great setting in a bright and roomy cafe, and we were served by a delightful young gentleman named Matthew. Well done to the Courtyard, seems they are doing the right thing.

Great coffee, delicious cakes - but go for lunch and try the risotto of the day. Generous portions and they make an effort with the side salads. Really nice chips too! Highly recommended.

Excellent service by the delightful Natalie. She always has a smile, very polite and friendly. She was amazing, our orders were brought very quickly. We found a lovely sunny spot to enjoy our meal. The food is good value for money with super service. We will certainly be back again.

We visited the Courtyard to watch an evening film, and decided to grab some food before the showing, we were served by a staff member named Natalie who was very helpful! We both opted for quiche and salad which was served from the salad bar, there was a large selection and it was hard to choose 3! We will be back!

We recently attended a show at the Courtyard Theatre, and had intended to eat at the nearby shopping complex, however on arrival we found that we had less time than we would have hoped. With some trepidation we decided that we would try the inhouse cafe and bar - previous experiences elsewhere had been less than successful! Having found a table in a lovely sunny corner we were thrilled to discover that the menu went far beyond the usual micowaved offerings. Having both chosen the salad bar we were served by Laura, who helpfully recommended which salads would be appropriate for my special diet, before bringing the meals to the table - all within minutes of ordering. Her service excelled when she persuaded me to indulge in a pudding, although I think my waist line may not thank me!

So few places in Hereford offer genuinely good food well cooked at realistic prices we find ourselves returning here more often for a meal rather than just a pre show snack. Have a word with Natalie who will tempt you. She has a winning way!

A smashing place to eat and drink after some great entertainment. The bar staff are helpful and friendly. Serena Doyle was most attentive and knowledge about what was on offer as well as amazing delicious coffee.Would highly recommend.

I Decided to eat here the other week and was blown away by the good quality food and very friendly staff. Serena and the rest of the staff on the bar were friendly and very helpful. There were plenty of veggie options and the food was delicious 10/10 ! Great atmosphere and looking at the what's on guide there is plenty of things to see and do.Definitely recommend a visit !!James

Lovely place to eat. Pleasant friendly staff. Chris Armstrong is particularly helpful even when the place is very busy and noisy

This is a lovely place to eat! The atmosphere is usually really lovely and lively with live music etc quite often. The salad / deli counter range is extensive and portion sizes are always good. Would recommend!