The Hand in Wrexham

Third time we’ve been for a Sunday lunch here recently and it was exceptional again. My Mother had the lamb and I had the beef for a change. Tried a cheesie starter which I can’t remember what it was called but it very nice. The lamb is incredible and lots of it but for some reason it didn’t come with a black pudding slice like the last few times instead there was like a flavoured pearl barley underneath. My beef was decent but not as good as the lamb so will be switching next time. Lovely fresh vegetable cooked beautifully and the really tasty cauliflower cheese and all for a reasonable price considering the quality

A return visit with friends for another superb Sunday lunch. Had a sit by the open fire ordering our choices, then through to the dining room to eat, place was packed... no surprise as it was all delicious!. Highly recommended

Wow! Great produce, an imaginative menu, fab combination of flavours, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Every mouthful is an explosion of taste and doesn’t disappoint. Quite simply - Heaven on a plate.

The food is still absolutely fantastic at this lovely old pub/inn. The Sunday roast which is also absolute fantastic value for three courses. The lamb rump was how lamb used to taste and was perfectly cooked. The pies are also absolutely fantastic even though thats the only thing they buy in on the whole menu. The cooked breakfasts are also beautiful with probably the best bacon I've tasted in years. All produce local and first rate and delights includehomemade bread and marmalade. The cask ale is very well kept and very reasonable,personal I prefer the Amber Station bitter. If i had one criticism the rooms could do with a refresh and a more up to date TV.

Decided to book in here for Sunday lunch after my chauffeur job landed me here. I’ve been a couple of times in the past (but not since Covid)for food and always thought it was excellent but todays Sunday lunch I have to say was sublime!! I ordered the terrine to start which had lovely chunks of game and meat with a lovely chutney and plenty of bread and butter. I then had the lamb which was incredible ! A must try. I usually have the beef for a Sunday dinner but got talked into ordering the Lamb by the lovely waitress and it did not disappoint. A fantastic portion of thick cut lamb cooked pink like I asked for with lots of freshly cooked veg and cauliflower cheese and an extra pot of gravy on the side. Absolutely gorgeous food in a lovely restaurant in a beautiful location. Jaqueline and Johnathan are lovely host also. Can’t wait to come back and try a pudding next time as I was too full!!

We called in for a family lunch yesterday, and the welcome, service, food, and beer were absolutely perfect. The fire was beautiful and the ambience similarly so. We have visited this pub many times before and the offer has always been consistently excellent. The perfect lunch. Thank you.

Sunday lunch, fantastic, both had lamb , beautiful food, great atmosphere, great staff, will be back

We've been several times to eat after a walk in the valley, and the food is always outstanding. Ate way too much today as couldn't say no to 3 courses. The salmon and goats cheese starter was so good that I was tempted to order it for pudding as well. Chicken pie was fantastic and panacotta pudding was exactly as it should be. All 6 of us were extremely pleased and already planning our return. Service was faultless and the prices were excellent value for that quality of food.

Absolutely loved our stay. The hotel rooms were beautifully decorated, spacious and spotless. The little treats in the room were a nice touch. The staff are all lovely and friendly, they can’t do enough for you. Service is great in the restaurant. The food is amazing. It is clear to see why it has won so many awards and it’s really reasonably priced for the quality. Really good choice of wine. Breakfast was great, lots of choice. Definitely recommend.

Welcoming place with friendly staff, choice to eat in the pub or restaurant side. We are in the restaurant and wished we had gone for the pub as the restaurant was probably too formal for us with the white table cloths but that was down to us and not the restaurant. Excellent service. Generous portions of very tasty food. Very reasonably priced for what you get.

We visited here on our family holiday away to wales . Party of 8 with youngest being 11. Food was outstanding and service was great . Portion sizes were massive and we couldn’t manage it all . Had a shared starter and main which was all amazing.

The Hand restaurant is a little gem. From booking to settling the bill, our experience was nothing less than perfect. We needed somewhere to allow us to catch up with old friends, not feel rushed, and to enjoy top quality food. The Hand met all of these requirements and more. We booked well in advance so the confirmation email the evening before was reassuring. We were welcomed warmly and shown to a spacious table for four, simply laid out but beautifuly presented. The drinks order arrived promptly. The staff were attentive but not pushy, allow us time to take in the impressive menu. The food was quite simply superb, cooked and presented to perfection. The salmon was amazing in interestingly coupled with some spicey flavour which really worked. The steak and peppercorn sauce was worth every penny. In terms of dessert the salted caramel panna cotta was sublime. Throughout the evening the ambience was perfect. The restaurant was busy. All in all, The Hand at Llanarmon is amazing and thorougly recommended… we will most definitely be back.

The Hand was recommended to us for an evening meal so we braved the single track from Llanrhaeadr, over the mountain, to be rewarded by a very friendly welcome and good service all evening. The menu was quite extensive and we chose the rare breed pork terrine, trout, local matured lamb and split a panne cotta between us. They were all of a high standard, the lamb and trout being the highlights. The restaurant could do with a touch of modernising, but the food, reasonably priced and service made up for that.

This spot is a great place for walking, easy or more testing routes. Scenery just stunning. Great that “locals” use the place, great fun and welcoming. Staff are excellent as is the food. Nice that you can eat in the bar or the dining room.

We dined here in two consecutive nights and had a fabulous experience on both occasions. The staff couldn’t have been better, friendlier or more efficient and the food was both plentiful and delicious. We come often and it’s always busy. Vital to book at a weekend!

After a lovely weekend exploring wales it was the last night of our little break. We found this pub online and the reviews were incredible. We looked to see if there was a table for us to finish our amazing weekend with a lovely meal. To be greeted by a lady who looked us up and down and said sorry we’re fully booked with no one what so ever sat in the pub at 7.00 on a Saturday night. With it also stating on the website that there was numerous tables available that evening. Would not recommend this place to anyone despite the reviews.

Superb menu enhanced by excellent service and setting. Lovely restaurant area and seating. Extensive wine menu to complement.

Food was amazing, shame that one member of staff could ruin our experience there. Very rude and pushy. We wanted to relax, eat and enjoy a bottle of wine between us. Starter was out within just a few minutes of ordering, followed very quickly by our main, then rushed with a rather rude comment from the waitress on our desert order. We could then hear her talking about us in the kitchen. Lovely food let down by one member of staff....

We went for a Mother’s Day Lunch and we’re not disappointed The food was excellent. Both normal Sunday lunch fare and some really interesting menu choices. I had the Trout with the blue cheese pearl barley risotto. It was absolutely delicious The service was superb friendly funny and professional I am deducting a star as it has limited wheelchair access and toilet which is a shame. Otherwise a truly exceptional meal.

Remote, peaceful location. Log fires, lovely atmosphere. Exceptional food. Lovely staff. Amazing facial.

A stopover with family Ate in the bar with a proper log fire on the go, dinner was gorgeous , as usual. Excellent wines at very reasonable prices Highly recommended

the food here is fantastic. The bar area is cosy and somewhere special to visit when it's cold and horrid outside. fantastic walking from the pub. it also has a hot tub which we have taken advantage of before but not on this occasion

Stayed her between Christmas and New Year. What peace - what tranquillity. Great walking, wonderful church to explore with magnificent Yew Trees. Really enjoyed the hotel Hot Tub. The antidote to Christmas...

We enjoyed a delicious meal of cauliflower cheese soup and beautifully cooked lamb with parsnip, lovely staff, great value and location.

Wow what a gem of a pub… just superb ! Went in on a chilly June evening for a couple of drinks… sat next to a very welcome warm log fire. Beautifully presented pub, all the staff and locals alike were so welcoming and friendly...

Three of use had dinner here to celebrate a 70th birthday and it was excellent, from the food to the service. I’m vegetarian and two days before booking we had let them know that I am vegetarian. On the night there were 3 vegetarian mains...

What an AMAZING lunch we had today in beautiful surroundings with a very warm welcome and Suzanne our waitress was so friendly. Very generous portions of extremely tasty food. The Bloody Mary panacotta as part of the smoked salmon starter was fabulous and very unique....

Visited with my wife and two children for lunch on a Monday (during half term). The place wasn't busy, but the service was very welcoming and the food was very good also, particularly the starters and mains. Really enjoyed our visit and would happily go...

Had a meal here at lunch time on Mother’s Day. The service was excellent and lovely food. The only reason I haven’t given five stars is that I felt let down by the ice cream which was rather grainy and tasteless.

We drove for twenty miles and were very excited about this place having read the reviews and heard the owner talk about the place on his website. It didn’t go well. I will tell it as I see it. It was a late booking to...

Excellent food at lunchtime, I had the lamb which was beautifully cooked and my wife had the mince beef pie, very tasty and great pastry. Very good sticky toffee pudding and wonderful choice of cheeses. Just a small point, would be good to see a...

I can not recommend enough, I booked my friends in the following week, who have owned prestigious eatery’s and they were very impressed too. I recommend to anyone who needs a relaxed and luxurious environment to escape the norm. Looking forward to Christmas day

A great lunch stop with a good range of beers and a warm welcome from friendly staff. Food is excellent with a good choice on the menu.

Starters were nice, lamb excellent, burger courtesy of Findus or the local burger van. Quietly mentioned it but no response. Shame as the rest was nice.

I have visited here with my family several times over the years and the food is just amazing. They have everything right in an amazing setting and friendly environment. It’s a great mix of locals and customers from further afield.

Friendly accommodating staff, efficient service. Great food and plenty of it. Very relaxing meal on their patio at the end of a hot sultry day.

As we were staying at the coach house just a few minutes walk from the Hand we were lucky enough to dine here on three nights of our weeks honeymoon. Each night the food was tasty, filling and good value for money, the wine list...

Covid restrictions meant delaying our birthday celebrations by a couple of weeks. It takes something special to tempt us away from our island paradise on Anglesey, that something is The Hand. We've been before, about 18months ago. Slightly worried about Covid we chose to risk...

Firstly, We were very impressed by the covid precautions in place. The restaurant was impeccably clean and felt very safe. Now on to the fun stuff!The food was beautiful. So much so we came on the Saturday for lunch, then I came alone with my son for Sunday lunch. Tastes and flavours were gorgeous, prices fair and quality ingredients were certainly used.The welsh lamb was some of the best we have ever tasted and cooked to perfection. Yorkshire puddings were a sight to behold also! And just the right amount of crispy/soft& fluffy.All staff were friendly and welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. They even arranged a takeaway toast roast dinner for us and provided an extra plate for our 16month old.Wish we lived closed, as we would be back a lot more frequently! Thank you!

On an autumnal weekday, we had been to visit the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall and have a walk in the area. We were looking for a place to enjoy lunch nearby, and the Hand turned out to be an excellent choice. The village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog is very appealing, set at a small crossroads with the river and lots of walking close by. The team at the Hand are doing a great job of keeping people safe during COVID and yet enabling them to enjoy a relaxing time at the pub. We chose to sit at one of the tables at the front - a little fresh (we kept our jackets on) the , but great fun being right there at the crossroads and watching the locals and visitors alike, down to a group of four women riding through on horseback. The service was excellent, and the food fresh and high quality. We enjoyed our sandwiches (we chose one roast beef and horseradish, and the other smoked salmon) and the fresh salad that came with them. Coffee came out in a cafetière afterwards with a complimentary chocolate each. There are several indoor eating areas in this character building, as well as a larger outdoor seating area to the side. The Hand also does accommodation.

Delicious as usual, we booked ahead for lunch for two of us. Managed to get a table outside, the Covid thing was very well organised, with all the precautions in place, as you would expect with a professionally run inn. We had the fish and chips and the chicken pie, both delicious, finished off with sticky toffee pudding and cheese. Brilliant wine list for a country pub!

We visited last sunday at mid day, the reception we received upon our arrival was very flustered, we then ordered food and drinks. the coffee was instant and very average, I had soup which was okay. Others in our group had a mixture of the menu, the chips were saturated in oil. The food was over priced and very ordinary.Very disappointing.

We booked as a group and were totally satisfied with all aspects of our visit. One of our party is a Coeliac and the chef and waitress couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating for him. Our food (starters, mains and desserts) was superb and we will definitely make a point of returning when next in the area.

We found this little gem as this was the closest pub to our holiday cottage... what a treat!! The food was amazing, and the baileys fudge was that good we went back to buy some more the next day 😍 !!!

We had a wonderful time at the Hand Hotel the welcome was warm and friendly they couldn’t have been more helpful in every way our room was well fitted out and the restaurant was very good with a good choice and something for everyone

We just fancied trying The Hand for a meal. The bar area was nicely laid, and warm, sadly all the tables were reserved. A friendly member of staff offered us the snug or the main restaurant. Unfortunately both of these rooms were not warm. We opted for the snug. Ordered fish and chips, portions were generous I personally thought the batter could have been a bit firmer, lovely attentive service. We came on speck, Had we booked would have asked for a warm area. If the Snug been warmer I would have given an extra star.

We have just returned from a night with family at The Hand and can highly recommend the place. It is a lovely old pub which has maintained many of its original features with a cosy snug with sofas away from the main bar area. The bar itself although quite small has a lovely open fire and there is also an adjoining restaurant area. We stayed en route home from zip world and had a lovely time. The food was delicious, very warm welcoming atmosphere in the bar from the locals and owners were friendly and very hard working. Also nice to see young waiting staff in the evening and at breakfast who were all very sweet. For us city folk the roads to and from the hand were a challenge but the scenery is beautiful and waking up to look out of your bedroom window onto hills, fields and sheep so relaxing. Will definitely be back with walking boots and poles to explore the area further before crashing at The Hand for drink food and a bed for the night.

Parents had fish we had traditional roast but to be honest not just an ordinary roast. Really good better than Bryn Williams worth the drive. Small gripe asked for mint and horse radish sauce they forgot. However with the flavours on the plate it might have spoil it anyway. Keep up the good work

We stayed in a nearby holiday cottage for two weeks and had four meals in the restaurant, the last visit was a huge disappointment and shows what happens when you don’t have enough staff on duty.First of all the place is charming, tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean, and the food is fantastic. On all four visits we can’t fault the food and would especially recommend the braised beef cheek with horseradish mash, maple and cider onions and treacle gravy. On our first 3 visits the service was exceptional too.Unfortunately when we went for a meal for our last night of the holiday the service was poor. When we first arrived the restaurant was empty so the sole waitress could cope easily and we thought we were in for another enjoyable evening. The restaurant started to fill up quickly and the waitress started to struggle just as quickly. Whilst she did her best, it was inevitable that the standard of service would suffer, and boy did it suffer. After ordering our desserts they took over half an hour to arrive. When we’d finished eating we decided to finish with a glass of port, and eventually we were able to get her attention and place the order, asking for the bill at the same time. After 35 minutes of waiting we were just about to give up when they arrived, along with the bill. We sorted out the cash to pay the bill and enjoyed our glasses of port. Once we finished we waited a further 5 minutes for her to collect our payment before giving up and going to the bar to pay, where we had to wait a further 10 minutes for someone to appear to take our money. All the time the poor waitress was flying about like a blue arsed fly trying to serve all the tables. All it needed was one more staff member on duty, like on our previous 3 visits and none of this would’ve happened.I would like to give full marks but our last visit prevents me from doing so.

As a Weston Rhyn exile of over 30 years, I am consistently made aware of new or updated local pubs/restraunts by my family, but rarely get around to following up on the advice. So Friday before Bank Holiday, a beautiful morning prompted me to ask for a lunch recommendation. Llanarmon is a picturesque village near the river ceriog, and The Hand, a classic country pub/restraunt with exceptional food. Local produce is to the fore-Black Pudding, meat, game and pies. Service is warm and efficient and presentation of the food is immaculate. I tried the smoked chicken and locally smoked mozzarella club sandwich, which was seriously big, and delicious. A choice of local beers was the icing on the cake!Prices are top-end for the area but the value is undeniable. A fabulous lunch and I would whole-heartedly recommend a detour if you are in the area.

Had a lovely pub meal here. Highly recommend booking. Very cosy, dog friendly. Helpful staff. Excellent choice of food and drinks. Nicely presented. Highly recommend.

If your looking for fantastic food accommodation and location then look no further.

We popped in for a beer after dinner close by and were given a warm welcome by the lovely staff. We came back later the following day for a coffee. Thank you.

The Hand serves good food at a sensible price. The owner is friendly & obliging. If you are travelling along the Ceiriog Valley, the food is better than you will find in Glyn Ceiriog itself

Six of us were staying in a cottage nearby and decided to visit the Hand for Sunday lunch. Three had lamb roast, one the beef roast and one the hake. All were excellent. No shortage of roast potatoes, vegetables or gravy. Staff were very attentive and the bar has a good range of drinks. Would come again to try the evening dinner menu.

We booked our table gor four in the restaurant area for about 12:45 on Saturday afternoon. The bar area was almost full but the restraunt was quiet.

Myself and my husband visited the Hand at Llanarmon on a Sunny Monday at lunch time. We had a warm welcome from the get go and a perfect table next to the cosy log fire with the window overlooking the village.

On the rare occasion my wife and I have days off together we like to get out for lunch now the kids are in uni.

We certainly enjoyed our visit to The Hand, Lovely food and very attentive staff.A small issue with my wife's meal was quickly rectified.

We visited over a cold May bank holiday weekend. We loved everything about The Hand - great food and drink, friendly staff and wonderful peace and quiet. The location is beautiful, and feels relatively undiscovered. We will be back one day.

Stopped off for coffee and ice cream on a warm and sunny Easter Saturday afternoon. The staff were very friendly, the coffee was good and strong. We sat outside watching the world go by and enjoying the views of this lovely little Welsh village. Very peaceful and tranquil.

We went on a Sunday evening and had a warm welcome. In the bar area a big fire was roaring but all tables were taken so we were seated in the dining room. Very nice touches , comfortable window seats. The staff was very knowledgable and friendly and the food absolutely delicious. We both opted for the three course meal, it seemed a bargain. The portions are just right, it’s beautifully presented and served with a smile. Wonderful.

4 of us went for a birthday meal for my husband,first time there and it was lovely ,very friendly, staff where very helpful,nice log fire 🔥.food was out of this world ,we where is full next day .We will be going back .

Have eaten in quite a few Michelin star restaurants around the country and I have to say the food we've have eaten here is comparable with alot of them. The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, the staff are friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. This is not just a fab food place, it's a country pub where locals sit side by side with people wanting to have a fine dining experience. We have eaten here a few times now and will visit alot more. This country pub, in a beautiful rural setting is a gem and deserves more than a mention in the Michelin guide.

Had dinner with two friends as an end of year treat, and we were not dissapointed. We stayed over so we could enjoy the complimentary use of the sauna and hot tub, best way to end the year having a bubbly session over looking the hills of mid Wales. five course dinner was superb, we all had something different from the menu, stand out dishes were the scallop & celeriac soup, perfectly cooked fillet steak and the proper pink local venison. Custard tart and the almond,& lemon cake delicious -as was it all! great night in the heaving bar, great entertainment, excellent service, great wines and then haggis & neeps just after midnight - BRILLIANT!!

Went to the Hand Hotel for Christmas day lunch it was excellent in every way.

You look forward to a Saturday evening away from home in a place with a reputation so your expectation level's high. Although the food was fine, very nice lamb rump, it was let down by the service. Being told to wait 5 minutes 'and then we'll be back for your order' was a bit off putting and you also felt that the team hadn't been given quite the training that it needed. Also disappointed in the range of bottled beers, no Welsh craft lagers but told they focus on the draft variety. Not totally bad but should be better.

I was on holiday in the nearby area with my parents and partner, and I put The Hand on my itinerary as the menu looked good.

I was on holiday in the nearby area with my parents and partner, and I put The Hand on my itinerary as the menu looked good.

The stay was a gift from me to my relation and she had a wonderful time. The owners and staff made her feel very welcome.

Restaurant food was ok, that’s all but pricing fair. The service was very poor. The over all experience was low average and I would not visit again not recommend it.

My partner and I were staying in the village so decided to go for lunch at The Hand.

Beautiful restaurant and bar Warm, friendly and inviting Excellent food and service We highly recommend

Pleasant staff. Very nice rooms and ambiance. Some parking issues as compact village with two pubs. Nice setting near chirk

Very good pub food. A well thought out menu with good choice. I had the steak one night and a basic burger another night and both meals were very nice. Would recommend this as is cheaper than the West Arms but very decent pub grub.

First class ingredients. I had a halloumi and mushroom salad which was well dressed. The sandwiches were excellent and the chips chunky and triple cooked. Friendly service. Well done!

We stayed at a rented cottage in the village and visited The Hand twice - once for drinks and again for dinner.

Evening meal cost £63 for two people (including drinks). All three courses were excelent; great quality, filling and very tasty. Breakfast was good; reasonable choice, good quality and well cooked.

Really good mean. Fish and chips far from basic. Tasted wonderful fresh and well cooked not greasy. Very good atmosphere, especially in the lounge with the logs burning away.

Everything was perfect. Everything. My first michelin food experience. WOW! Not that expensive or pretentious here either.

You know what it’s like, you go somewhere, enjoy it then don’t go back for yonks’ and when you do, wonder why you haven’t? Well that’s exactly how I feel about The Hand.

Visited this lovely area & decided to have an evening meal here. Really nice pub with friendly staff & good beer. The starters were very good & my welsh lamb main course was excellent. However, my wife's sirloin steak at £26 was well below the expected standard. Had she have informed me during the meal I would certainly have complained. Great pity, the rest was very good.

We visited for dinner on a mid week evening, and found ourselves to be the only diners in the restaurant.

Stayed here overnight on a deal, so I’m reviewing the accommodation and restaurant really.

Jonathan and Jackie are the perfect hosts offering fine dining but remaining true to home cooked locally sourced menu in fantastic surroundings with excellent staff and service, the starters and mains are to die for and the deserts even better, the bar is dog friendly and some which is a huge plus for me ... Sunday lunch or romantic evening meal you will be bombarded by flavours ... wine list has been meticulously prepared based on Jonathan’s selfless travels to vineyards to spice the best for his customers .. stunning

Had great expectations after reading very positive reviews about this restaurant, however the meal did not live up to my expectations. The food was nice but certainly nothing to write home about

A big reason for returning to the Hand was the food and Grant didn’t disappoint. All of our meals were fantastic. What you need after a day walking the valley.

Wow. What more can I say?! Stunning, contemporary, local menu presented with flair and pride. Staff lovely, roaring open fires, beautifully decorated, great choice of drinks, and we felt really welcome. A cut above the rest. They are totally focused on customer satisfaction here and it shows. We'll be back, and intend to stay over in the accommodation too. Well done!!

I booked a special offer on TravelZoo for the Five course tasting menu at £45 instead of £89. When we arrived the pub was busy after the village firework display but we were taken to the restaurant and it was pretty quiet. We ordered a glass of wine and a pint of Lager. We had our first course served within minutes, before the drinks in fact and it was a terrine which was very nice but small which is fine being part of a tasting menu, however, for course two we again within minutes of our plates being collected, served a lemon sorbet then the next course of Beef cheeks with paprika mash arrived immediately after with a sprig of curly kale on top. We then had a chocolate Delice which was nice and then the last course of cheese and biscuits. The food was nice but I think we had all five courses within 40 minutes which is not my idea of a night out. I was actually still a bit hungry and totally amazed that a sorbet and very plain cheese and cracders were classed as a course in a tasting menu. I have had many tasting menus and normally you get these things in addition to the five courses along with Amuse Bouche which we were not given. We even had to pay for coffee on top. On the table next to us the people had normal mains which included pie and chips and fish and chips. The cost for these was approximately £14 each and we wish we had had them instead, they looked so good and were much better value for money than ours. If we had to pay the supposed full price of £89 for two I would have complained. To top it all when we had our bill which was just for the drinks it was £20 because they had added two pints of Peroni which we had not had, my husband was driving. I am not sure I would go back but if I did it would be for the normal menu. I think they really need to understand what a Tasting Menu should consist of.

I was a member of a pretty loud and demanding party of 16 for dinner at the Hand and we all had a great time in their very good restaurant.

FAB birthday lunch, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent some exciting flavours all the way through the meal. The Welsh Cheddar Brulee to start with was amazing, served with an individual small loaf and wonderful butter, presentation was great. The cows cheeks were perfect, so tender and flavoursome and served with a smoked mash and a great selection of veg. Sticky toffee pudding was the best ever. Definitely recommend a visit am looking to visit again soon and have the tasting menu.

Popped in with my wife on a quiet Saturday lunchtime. We didn’t make a reservation but I would recommend phoning ahead - it was surprisingly busy. No wonder. The food is excellent. Tasty and well-presented. There is a good range of food on the menu plus a number of specials. I had the steak’n’ale pie while my wife had the fish’n’chips. Both excellent. Beware, huge portions, make sure you arrive hungry. Some good real ales available to accompany your food. Highly recommended.

Booked a table online for an early Sunday dinner after a walk.

Great meal chosen form a short menu, which is always a good sign in my books. Service was great, food special without pretending to be something it was not. 52 miles form home but wish it was closer, one for a quick return. Thanks to all.

Wow, only just discovered this place and it just down the road from where I now live!....I was treated to a 3 course lunch here by a wonderful friend for my 50th birthday. What can I say?..it was truly amazing, the food was fantastic, staff very friendly & attentive, & never complained even when I sent my drink flying!, lovely fire made it feel very snugly. My other half loved his takehome custard tart...said it was the best he has ever tasted. We were so stuffed could hardly walk! We will be back. Thank you for helping me have such a special birthday to remember, see you again soon! xx

Superb meal, ate there twice even though we were staying across the road. Gorgeous food and great atmosphere. Accommodation looks fab too

We were in town visiting my wife's Great Aunt and she took us to The Hand for dinner. The food was fantastic. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere. A really lovely evening all round. Highly recommended.

This was our birthday outing whilst walking Offa's Dyke. The service was awful but not due to waitress - we suspected problems in kitchen but they did not seem to be forthcoming when asked. She (lone lady) spent al lot of time apologising. All present in dining room were visibly unhappy. The food was erratic and not consistent. I had sausage which was hot and ok but others had cold meals. I would not go back. Pity as dining room is pleasant and waitress very conscientious - let down by others.

My family are not in the habit of 'fine dining.' We had heard that meals at the Hand were recommended and were really just looking for a decent pub lunch. Thanks to good food and good company from the neighbouring table our meal took the best part of two hours. The Hand can't control who are company is but they can obviously control the food and I was impressed. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed at the size of my portion when it arrived. To me it looked rather on the small size, particularly as the prices were not cheap (though not actually unreasonable) but the truth is that come supper time I was not hungry so I must apologise to the chef who obviously knows his job! Taste and flavour I cannot complain about and my pudding - sticky toffee - was marvellous. Thanks to Mrs Greatorex for the recommendation!One final point is that we had to eat in the dining room. It is surely a recommendation that the bar area was full to capacity when we arrived and so had to overflow into the dining room.

Decided on a break away to Wales. After driving down many beautiful country lanes we came to The Hand. Beautiful country pub.A warm welcome greeted us and we were shown to a lovely room over looking the countryside. Went to the bar for dinner and had a lovely meal ( steak pie was the best). The bar was relaxed and welcoming.Had a restful couple of days.Thank you to Jonathon and Jackie for making us feel so welcome.