The Herbert Arms in Powys

Went to find this pub for Sunday lunch, Aug 2021 The pub is no longer operating. Also tried The Dragon in Montgomery which was only serving food to residents at present.

We were staying locally and The Herbert Arms was recommended to us, we certainly weren’t disappointed. We had Sunday lunch, the roast beef was delicious followed by dessert. Extremely friendly and warm welcome with a cosy atmosphere Dog friendly with dog biscuits provided.

It was our wedding anniversary as well as Valentine's Day, plus the arrival of our first great-grandson, so there were three reasons for it being a special date. The welcome we received at The Herbert Arms, the lovely blazing log burner, and the wonderful 3 course meal made the fourth reason for it being such a special day , The menu is extensive, many vegetarian options and vegan choices as well, but as carnivores we went for the meat dishes. Husband had chicken breast in a whisky, haggis and cream sauce and I went for the sirloin steak. Both were beautifully cooked and presented. Our every need was catered for and Martin and Julie couldn't have been more welcoming. Thoroughly recommend this lovely pub and restaurant.

Great varied menu at very reasonable prices. We all had different starters mains and puds and could not fault anything....we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and certainly didn't leave hungry!! We were made very welcome by both Martin Julie and the regulars. We will definitely be back as we had such a lovely evening!

All frozen food dun in no time chips dry not worth monny not big bar selection drinks but nice worm pob lookslike no home cooking food

Not a fault of the pub i guess but just walked following tripadvisor directions from the town square to this place to find it is not there!! Cold walk in the dark to end up in a residential cul de sac!

The landlady and landlord are really friendly . The restaurant has recently been redecorated and is very pleasant. The food is always plentiful and home cooked.

We have known this pub for several years, i ate here quite a few times before retirement, always good. So decided to go last Sunday for lunch, and my title says it all, perfect in every way, friendly greeting, warm and welcoming restaurant, service, quality, and plentiful portions. Martin even remembered, from some time ago, i didnt like cauliflower cheese!!! What a memory. Will be back.

A real treat finding this lovely pub,excellent home cooked food 🥘 fantastic landlady and landlord. We will be calling again very soon. thankyou again.

Absolutely fantastic, best Sunday lunch around, been here twice and both times food was fantastic , lovely hosts very friendly and welcoming, very reasonably priced for adults & children, a proper home made roast 👍🏻

A lovely warm welcome awaited us and our rather large Dane puppy. Very friendly people, can't do enough for you. The food was cooked well and was plentiful. Service was also excellent. We will be calling again.

After a long working week we decided to treat ourselves to a meal out. Friends had suggested a few places to eat. So we stopped in. Traditional olde worlde pub. Very warm welcome, Good choice of beers, Went through to the dining room to choose from the venue. Wow what a choice. We sat on the table by the fire was what is the weather it started to rain quite heavily outside and it was nice to be in a cosy place. And we order from the menu had chicken kebabs, my partner had gammon and eggs. It was absolutely fantastic food and plenty on your plate. We also chose puddings once again plenty of choice on the pudding menu was lovely Including home-made apple cake. I had the red currents and chocolate orange cake whilst he had bakwell tart with custard. All home-cooked and a fantastic price. We will be going back there again and again and again .

Lunch today and as always a lovely cooked Sunday roast. Plenty to eat and very cheerful service. We always go in the week for tea when in the area and a good selection of food to choose from. Well worth a visit. Dogs also welcome

We come to eat fairly frequently here and always have a lovely meal . Nothing is too much trouble , the dining room is always warm and toastie and Julie always goes the extra mile to give you what you want . The food is always like visiting Grandmas house , hot, home cooked , tasty and you never come away feeling hungry .

If you like plain cooked food, you will like it here. The meals are substantial and well cooked. I had the ham and eggs, my husband the chilli. We were back again for the steak night on Thursday. Either sirloin or rump with salad or chips for £10.00 each. The owners are friendly and like dogs and children.

Needed an early dinner and as this place starts evening meals at 17:30 it seemed a good choice. Very pleased we did. Welcoming, good food, and a menu that should suit everybody. Very good vegetarian selection as well. Good cask beer too.

Called in late for lunch but we were greeted by the landlady who couldn't have looked after us better. All the meals were lovely and good value for money. Definitely worth a try

Find an absolutely gem. Sunday lunch after a local car boot.

This little pub is one we found when searching for somewhere to eat during a glamping trip . The pub is cosy .staff friendly and helpful . Food arrived quickly and didnt dissapoint ale was excellant. Great range if choice for vegetarian and vegan x

Called in whilst passing one lunchtime. Fantastic great value very good pub food. Excellent restaurant room and must call in one evening to try.

My colleagues and I were in the area working at a private function nearby. We were looking for somewhere to eat. After visiting another local pub that didn’t serve evening meals, we were told to try the Herbert Arms. It was easy to find in the small and quiet village. The staff and publicans were polite and pleasant as soon as we walked in. It was 8:15pm. The pub was quiet but food was being served. The four of us sat down and perused the menu. They had an excellent selection of food. Burgers, grills, salads, curry’s and a particularly good vegetarian selection. I opted for curry with chips and rice. The arrived in a reasonable time (not instantly so not heat and serve!). It was plentiful and delicious! Home cut chips too. My colleagues enjoyed their meals too, washed down with some fine real ale. Prices were very good for the quality and quantity of food served. I would definitely recommend The Herbert Arms to anyone on a business or pleasure trip.

A friend and myself called in yesterday .Julie kindly made us sandwiches and chips which were great .Friendly and very helpful .The Vegetarian and vegan choices are excellent .Great little village pub and will go again -thank you

A table of 5 persons we were which included a 5 year old whose birthday it was. Landlady made a special treat of him and also looked after his birthday cake until after our deserts were brought out. We opted the very good value Sunday lunch and desert. Great portions, flavoursome meats and you could have a selection of the meats if you wanted to or just opt for the one. Vegetables were plentiful although a little overdone for my liking but the rest of the party didn't think so. Deserts all homemade and beautiful again portions great. For the price you could not grumble and we will return.

We were just passing and were looking for a drink to keep us going. Lovely place, friendly atmosphere.

Un lugar encantador y amable donde la casera no podía hacer lo suficiente para nosotros y estaba encantado de charlar con nosotros y darnos consejos. La comida casera era delicioso y a un precio muy razonable.

First visit for a Sunday lunch, and I was made very welcome. Excellent value at £10 for 2 courses. Main course had everything on one plate (which I prefer to lots of side dishes). Generous portions with very good range of perfectly cooked vegetables. Alcohol...

Abre a las 12:00 y cierra a las 14:30, buen bistec con amable propietario y propietaria, estuvó luvley caseros.

Metimos en una buena comida después de leer críticas. Resulta buenas críticas son para nuestros encargado. No podía esperar a salir. Evitar

Have been coming here for about 4 years and have never had a bad meal. Julie and Martin make everyone feel very welcome. They provide a friendly atmosphere. Our favourite is the curry with rice and chips,it gives Indian restaurants some competition. Plenty of choice on the menu especially vegetarian options and there's always something new to choose from. Prices are very reasonable too. Real fire is a bonus on chilly nights

The occasion may have been sad (a funeral) and cold, but the welcome and the room were warm. The finger buffet had egg sandwiches as usual, along with sausage rolls and mini-sausages, but what stood out was the fact that nearly everything was homemade. The ham in the thick-cut bread was home-boiled, and the beef pub-roasted, and all were made fresh. Along with endless coffee and teapots, were standout cakes - one lavender and honey, another hummingbird (banana and pineapple), plus a zingy ginger cake that could have doubled as a sticky pudding. Excellent for anyone with a sweet tooth.The pub owners made very effort to make the event go off without fuss, but with great pleasure. It made me want to come back for their roast one day.

Driving around on Sunday 5th feb, and came across The Herbert Arms, Chirbury so we called in for sunday lunch, what a lovely place, and the food was excellent and so was the service.

Met up with sister in law and niece for lunch sometime back now, it was good grub very good price and well put together.Couple of drinks all good.

We callled in on spec for Sunday Lunch last weekend and were made to feel really welcome from the outset. There was a good menu choice as well as the traditional Sunday Lunch Menu. We chose the Beef and Pork option and were astonished at the size of the portions (Whew). We did have room for a desert however, which was included in the meal deal for £10.00. Couldn't fault it. Will be calling again.

Stumbled across the Herbert Arms and am so glad we did. We had two beautiful roast dinners on a Sunday, really generous portions and extremely tasty. Also had homemade desserts of crumble and apple pie which were delicious! Final cost was a steal too - main and a dessert for £10! Definitely recommend!

We had a fantastic lunch fresh food well prepared and cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere and Julie and her husband and staff very welcoming. Huge amounts of food and a wonderful choice including vegetarian food freshly cooked highly recommend very reasonable price

Food was outstanding, not sparing on the quantity, everything was hot, cheerfully served - in fact brilliant!

Visited on a Sunday evening and had roast lamb - wow what a plate of food and seriously scrumptious. Real value for money for delicious food and personal attention from the owner/cook. It's run by A real Yorkshire lass

I had the Sunday roast choice of three diffrent meats i had a variety of two beef and lamb cooked to perfection, you will definitely get your money's worth, loads of meat and plenty of veg, all fresh and tasty!! The gravey was really good aswell. I will definitely be returning! Also the staff are very friendly and quick service in and out within a hour. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.

Went for a brilliant Sunday lunch, food and staff superb will definitely be going back, also went in on Friday afternoon, and the lady opened the kitchen especially for us !!! Now there aren't many pubs will do that for you, well worth a visit

Were glad to find this pub open on a Sunday evening as several others we tried were closed (in fact we rang ahead and the propriortor said he would keep the kitchen open for us). Quiet and very welcoming in a beautiful location, varied menu.Meals generally good - though sweet & sour chicken rather dry. Very reasonably priced.

The food here is excellent and has to be the best value for money in the area. We went for a steak on Thursday night (steak night) and could not believe that it was only £10 for a Sirloin steak with the best home cooked chips, peas, onions and mushrooms etc. There is an extensive menu with all sorts of food to try from curries, chilli, lots of burgers and vegetarian dishes. The owners will even provide food on a take away basis. We will definitely go back on many occasions and would recommend the Herbert Arms to anyone living or staying nearby.

Sunday evening and Wales seemed to think all tourists don't want supper. Luckily we found this pub where landlady very welcoming and provided good supper with plenty of choice.

First class proper food. Good prices we've had lamb shank and steaks there and there is always a good pint of real ale on there as well. Highly recommended.

Been to the Herbert Arms twice recently.Been for Sunday lunch and steak night on a Thursday.Both times we were welcomed by very friendly staff and they couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. Sunday lunch is very nice with a choice of pork or beef or both !Good selection of veg and dessert for 10.00. Steak night choice of sirloin or rump all nicely cooked,Thursday is steak night but main menu is also available.Children were made to feel welcome and menu was adapted to suit my fussy son. Will be back again.

I had the good fortune to grow up in Shropshire in the late 70's and early 80's. It was a time of freedom, simplicity and s feeling that's life was good. One area that didn't quite match these feelings was the "pub life" and more explicitly the food in English pubs. Pubs tended to be somewhat tired and borderline line shabby with the landlords and customers being essentially beige. That's not necessarily a bad thing and it was of its time. The beige nature of the pub was reflected in the food on offer in the pub where "in a basket" was added to make things seem exotic. Boiled vegetables and mainly tasteless food was the order of the day. This was before garlic let alone paprika, jalapeños, chorizo, and the rule of thumb was basically if it could be grown in the UK it featured, if it didn't it didn't. Eating at the Herbett is like stepping back in time. If I was being kind I would say it was filling, warm and very definitely edible. If I was being more harsh I would say it was bland. That said there is a market for this type of food and the other customers seemed happy enough and there was nothing to complain about. My parents would have enjoyed the meal which is not meant as a criticism. So...... If your idea of exotic is garlic and boiled veg is how you like it this place won't disappoint. If you like more flavour and food you need a knife to cut then you might be disappointed. One thing to say though is that the staff were friendly and prices were reasonable. Please don't take this review as a criticism as its not. It's simply horses for courses.

Visited the Herbert Arms Saturday lunch time to be greeted with a really warm welcome, our little dog got a warm welcome too the food was excellent value and the Lamb pie cooked to perfection nothing is too much trouble for the staff and we will certainly be going back

We tried this pub on an off chance on Friday evening. Although the dining room was nicely laid out it was empty early in the evening so Martin lit the wood burner in the bar and we ate in there. A few locals provided the proper pub atmosphere. Julie fed us well with Lebanese Curry and Rib Eye Steak. The Curry was rich and tasty, with rice and chips! Nan bread and Mango Chutney made a really filling meal; some had to be left on the plate to leave space for pud... My steak was cooked just how I like it - a very good piece of meat, well done! Treacle and Apple Tart was a nice light touch. The Shiraz was good enough quality to keep us happy. This place doesn't put on airs and graces but does the pub grub well.

We were travelling through on the way to North Wales and just pulled in on the off chance.This is an old fashioned pub, no fuss, no glamour but very friendly.The menu was very simple and offered very reasonably priced traditional pub "bar meal' style.. scampi, steak, etc.. We both chose a small scampi and chips, it was huge! it was all very fresh, served up very quickly and was great. I would be more than happy to call in if we were ever in the locality again.

There were 4 of us in the group and ate here on a Saturday night were surprised to find no diners. Dining room was cosy with a lovely wood burner and the menu was of a good variation with a good choice for vegetarians or meat eaters! All very reasonably priced and tasted delicious. We had sirloin steak for £12.95 and it was cooked to our different tastes. Very friendly owners too!!

Super welcome and reception to this old pub. Quiet with cosy warm atmosphere aided by a nice warm fire. Delicious food served quickly with a smile.

We arrived in the area on a Sunday evening with no food for our self-catering cottage, and were afraid we would not get served so late. However the very kind landlady opened up the kitchen specially for us. Pretty standard pub fare, but we were very glad to have it. So often we have found places where staff were almost gleeful to tell us the kitchen had just closed, so full marks for going out of their way for us here.

We had quick stop at the Herbert Arms as we were passing through on our way to North Wales on a Friday lunchtime. The staff were very friendly and the food quality and service were very good. They provided a high chair for our lad and his meal was also very good. The pub was a little quiet, with nobody else eating.

Tried this at short notice and personally was disappointed. Should have taken more notice of one of the reviews!!!!! Who serves risotto on a bed of chips???? This plate arrived piled high, so many chips, not so much risotto, although what there was had lots of flavour. Please serve risotto either without chips or with them as a side dish and please, a lot more salad. A couple of small pieces of lettuce, slivers of pepper and tomato does not constitute a salad. Chips didn't impress either, some were pale others very dark and in spite of staff insisting they were not reheated I'm not convinced. Didn't eat any chips and was still hungry when I got home. Scraping risotto off chips not nice at all. Sorry to be so blunt but I'd like improvements.

Friendly pub with good beer and food at very reasonable prices. Nice staff and a pleasant dining room. The fish and chips were excellent, and provided proof that the chef is a Yorkshire lass!

We now call in regularly, the food is well priced and of good quality, lots to choose from off the menu. Martin and Julie are very welcoming. The beers are good and parking easy. A very friendly atmosphere.

Stopped here for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed.We all had the Sunday lunch and dessert.There was pork or beef and we all had beef, they even did a smaller portion for my younger son.Plenty of choice too if you did not want Sunday lunch.Other nights they do specials too.They are closed on Tuesday.Staff very friendly and helpful.Will be back here again and will recommend.

Friendly welcome, great selection of food, and served quickly ( which is vital for dining with small children!). Well priced and good location. Worth booking if you plan to eat, but 'drop ins' also welcome.

We've become regulars here mainly down to the lovely owners who are very accommodating. The food is very good and there's an ecellent choice for vegetarians. Our children also enjoy the friendly welcoming atmosphere a swell as the pool table and dominoes! We always leave feeling very happy and well fed! ☺️

We have a caravan nearby and called in on the 8th Feb for our lunch. Anne had the Fish cakes great. I had the pork lunch Four slices of Pork, apple sauce, roasties, new potatoes and the famous mix of veggies. I eventually managed it but although there is plenty of me it was a very close run thing. If you drive past you are loosing out. Great wide ranging menu catering for all tastes, woodburner was blazing away. . brilliant staff who really care and make you feel at home. Probably by now you may have got the feeling we like the Herbert and you would be right........No ping food in this Restaurant Keep on doing what you do

Disappointing Sunday lunch at Herbert Arms.at Chirbuy. Overpriced and overcooked in my view - sorry. Beef overcooked, and sliced too thin...plus mean one new potato and two quarters of roast potato. Veg a big let down. A mix of cabbage,carrot,peas, one sprout,already on the plate - should be separate - I hate cabbage and even more so Sprouts!! Even the yorkshire was a let down(over cooked) .At £9 I reckon very poor value I am not a good cook, but could have done better.. Recently had excellent Sunday lunch not far away - same price, but superb value for money, with lots of veg and new spuds on side plates. The way a Sunday lunch should be.. The only thing that salvaged this meal was the £1 for a nice desert if you had the main meal. I believe the people used to run The Horseshoes nr Welshpool, and that was ok. Sorry, will not be going back.Shame because staff very friendly and service quick.

We have passed this country pub on a few occasions and we always arrived too early to eat but this time we travelled especially to eat as my mother was staying with us in Bishops Castle. The menu is pretty extensive and with plenty of vegetarian options. It was a delicious meal served by lovely staff and represented great value, we will most definately return!!! Oh! and the Monty's beer is great tooooo.......

Amazing food, just right timing. Plenty of food .Change out of twenty pounds including drinks. Great home style cooking, nothing is to much trouble for the staff. Very rustic surroundings all in all a great find...We will be back

Not bad but I won't rush back, the risotto was served on a bed of chips which made the chips go soggy. The portions are HUGE!

Enjoyed a Saturday night meal with friends to celebrate one of our parties birthday. On arriving at the pub we were a little concerned at its appearance and this concern remained with us when we entered the bar. However, we were immediately made to feel welcome and after ordering drinks we went through into the restaurant. We were given personal attention by the lady proprietor and chef. Menu is surprisingly extensive, but perhaps needs better presentation. Portions were large, hot and flavoursome. Prices are very competitive, if not cheap. Definately a place to try.

My wife and me remember Julie and Martin when they ran the Horseshoes at Berriew, and also after they took over at the Herbert Arms at Chirbury nr Montgomery. We had it into our heads that they had moved on again and as such haven't visited the Inn for some time, however, having decide to book for Sunday Lunch on Sunday 31st August 2014 it was a nice surprise to find that they were still there and that the place was just as we remembered it. Martin is a very personable Yorkshireman and Julie his wife (also from Yorkshire )is a very accomplished cook. We had a truly sumptuous lunch with both beef and pork as well as two delightful puddings. The place was fully booked and the atmosphere superb. Do visit you will not be disappointed. We will certainly continue where we left off.

Surprising menu in this un-prepossessing pub provided through many home produced ingredients. Home cured ham with, yes – egg and chips, is highly recommended. The ham just melted away in the mouth and was not at all expensive. One could say it was cheap, but not to belittle the quality.Highly recommended.

Very varied and interesting menu. Hubby had a T bone steak and said it was one fo the best he'd ever had! I had a green risotto which was delicious but I would have preferred it without the chips underneath which I didn't ask for and were hard to avoid.

Half-way through a five hour trip from Aberystwyth to London on a Sunday on the back roads to avoid the jams (thanks to our Sat Nav) we needed a loo break. We were peckish but didn't want the full Sunday lunch menu on the board - though it looked great because we'd have fallen asleep at the wheel. Our hosts heard us talking about this and offered to make us sandwiches - through they were not advertised. Warm roast beef sandwiches followed, which were delicious. The pub has a beer garden as well as a dining area and bar. The toilets were spotless and the staff amazingly accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended.

Called in for a meal, on our way back from Welshpool to our campsite - what a lovely surprise, with such a wide choice of really good and varied pub meals, at sensible prices. The owners made us feel at home, and our 2 westie dogs were also invited in. We will call again when we next pass that way

Dropped in on a recommendation from a friend ; Real place , Real beer , Real people , Real character. Worth dropping by on the way South.

We enjoyed a very pleasant evening, with a great selection of classic good pub grub, plus some additonal more exotic vegetarian choices. It was quite hard to choose, but we were all very happy with our varied choices. Puddings were good too. There was a pool table and darts for after meal entertainment, which they didn't mind the younger people in the group playing on. A really nice country pub, with a warm welcome.

I picked the Herbert from reviews on tripadviser. There's a good menue with plenty of specials and I enjoyed my gammon but at least on that day it looked a bit bleak and cold. Maybe not for a special occasion.

Been here a couple of times since the new owners have been in charge. The welcome is certainly warm and the staff very helpful and attentive. A nice pub atmosphere, we visited at lunchtime and there was a friendly, village hum to the place although not overly busy.Nice and warm with the new woodburning stoves. The menu is standard pub fare with some excellent vegetarian options on the specials board. More in fact than I have seen in many village pubs, it is unusual to have so many choices for the veggie daughter!Food was good, well priced, quick service.Definitely worth a visit.

A warm welcome started a very enjoyable evening, where we were looked after with lovely home cooked food and just enough attention.The menu is varied and included many local ingredients. Despite getting busy the food was served quickly and was good quality.The interior of the pub could do with a little investment, particularly the bar area, but all in all no complaints.

We were staying nearby and stopped at The Herbert Arms on our second evening. The menu was average with plenty of standard village pub food on offer. We had heard some really good reviews that mentioned Vintage Cheddar Cheese Soufflé amongst others and wanted to try these, however, we discovered that the pub ownership has changed and those dishes were no longer available. The food available was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The atmosphere was friendly and it looked clean too. My only really negative comment would be that the blonde waitress who served us spent the whole evening addressing all questions and conversation to my son in law and ignored my daughter sitting next to him and my husband and I. When taking our order at the table, she was overly attentive to my son in law and seemed unable to take her eyes off of him for a second, despite the fact that he hardly spoke to her!! She made it blatantly obvious that she was attracted to him and asked him where he was staying and suggested that he come back again. Thankfully my daughter just laughed about the situation, but my husband and I found it quite uncomfortable and unnecessary! The other staff were really lovely, very welcoming and friendly.

I have visited this pub once before and was very impressed by the friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food and surroundings.... A beautiful and clean establishment and the food, which was very good value for money, was delicious!!.... will definitely be returning and thank you once again all concerned :) xx

Fabulous meal, very generous portions not too expensive. The new owners are friendly and make time for a chat. Dining room is clean and comfortable and the bar is welcoming, the Bombardier beer tastes wonderful. Will definitely be returning often. Well worth a visit.

We popped in at lunchtime to have a drink and we ended up choosing a local ale brewed all of 2 miles away. As soon as we showed an interest in the ample coal fire (15.2kw - heats 7 radiators as well) we fell into animated discussion about the value of fires and Martin, the owner, went to the trouble of finding details of a fan which throws warm air into the room.His wife Julie joined in and we talked for about 20 min about a variety of subjects. A good menu is on offer, unpretentious food and well priced. If you are on the road and want a warm welcome with good service drop into this pub and you will not be disappointed. SY15 6BG will get you there.

We are visiting friends in the beautiful area in England, and they took us to their favorite local pub. Julie (the owner) greeted us with a cheerful smile, and we had a table near the nice toasty fire. The dining room is nicely decorated, and the service was great! We all chose a traditional Sunday roast dinner. Us gals had a bit of turkey as well as a bit of beef. The guys had all roast beef. The meat was delicious, and the Yorkshire pudding was appreciated by us since we don't get those often living in Colorado! Plenty of veggies with it, along with some wine, followed by sticky toffee pudding with great custard. Our friends moved to this area recently, and they are so glad to have found this pub close to their house, and they go here often. If you are in Chirbury, stop in!

I was on holiday and stopped here for a light bite, however the main menu was very tempting. I enjoyed a home cooked meal the staff were very friendly and welcoming indeed. The atmosphere was warm and friendly the food was very tasty and warm.

I hae been to this small pub/resturant a few times & have never been disapointed. The food is typical pub grub with lots of choice, well cooked with hearty portion sizes. The staff are really friendly & attentative. The pub itself is cosy and welcoming. The prices are reasonable & they have special offers at times. I highly recommend The Herbert Arms & will be going again soon!

Went here on Easter Bank holiday on friends recommendation.... and was not disappointed! The food was excellent and arrived quickly. The hosts were very welcoming to a pair of caravaners lol and so were the locals. The decor was very tasteful and the service was superb. Apparently they do a take away service too which we will find useful...... We WILL be returning when we return to our caravan soon. Thanks to all concerned and see you soon!! :)

We stopped at the Herbert Arms mainly because my daughter needed to feed her 10 month baby and we were just passing. Couldn't have had a more friendly welcome, good beer for grandad and excellent coffee, too. Simple, unpretentious menu in the bar at lunchtime, fish finger sandwich hit the spot for me, lovely soup pleased the rest of the family. Will definitely stop on our way to Wales next year.

Friends have recently moved into the area and we've been to The Herbert now on several occasions. The food has been consistently good, tasty and hot. It not pretentious food, just excellent traditional pub food, well worth a visit.

And a very friendly welcome too. A great place to stop for lunch on the way up to north wales - trouble is you may spend the whole afternoon there! If you're having the Sunday lunch try the pork and beef combination - brilliant.

Martin and Julie moved from the Horseshoe Inn Berriew --- they've just opened here and as usual, the food is consistently good. There are plenty of vegetarian options and they are tasty. The meat dishes are equally as good - the rest of the family agree.The decor is really welcoming and the staff are helpful and make you feel at home.Go and try it ! Marilyn

Booked here having had a super meal a year ago & were disappointed to learn the fine dining had transferred to The Chequers. However the food and service were excellent. Soup & whitebait starters delicious & mains meats cooked to perfection. Nice selection of vegetables & special mention for chips & roast potatoes which were absolutely superb. At £10 for 2 courses or £12.50 for 3, this was great value. And the Three Tuns XXX didn't go down too badly either! We left very pleased we came here.

I visited the Herbet Arms for Sunday lunch with a rather large group of fmily and friends. What a wonderful atmosphere,the little bar was bustling with locals enjoying a drink and the dining room was full. There was a choice of 3 roasts,beef ham and turkey as well as a varied and interesting a la carte menu. For starter i had white bait which was crispy and tasty and came with nice salad,to follow i opted for the roast turkey wow, it was absolutely delicious cooked to perfection and generous portion. It came with home made stuffing and cranberry sauce. The vegetables were served in bowls and all were beautifully cooked and as for the roast potatoes, what can i say -they were absolutely scrummy -crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle - perfection. Quite how they coped with such a large group 17 of us and served such a beautiful meal must say a lot about about the owners. The waitress was excellent and we didnt have long to wait before we were served. To sum up i would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants reasonably priced beautifully cooked tasty food in a rustic relaxed atmosphere. I do not think they realise quite how good they are and i wish them all the very best - cannot wait to go again.

This was an excellent restaurant. The owners have now moved to the checkers at montgomery. They've refined their offering to more fine dining french rather than the more rustic feel of Herbert Arms.Have not been to Herbert Arms since owners have moved to Montgomery so no idea how it is now sorry.

We were told this was a good place to go in the area but the experience did not meet our expectations. The food was ok but nothing out of the ordinary.

This is a copy of my mail after our 1st visit to The Herbert Arms on 15th Feb 2010 on the occasion of our wedding anniversary! This was sent to Kathryn who is front of house (who has impeccable politeness, very welcoming and has great food knowledge) and to all my food loving friends!' Very many thanks for your wonderful hospitallity on this last friday evening. To start with i must compliment you on the condition of your ale! The Three Tuns 1642 was in exemplary order, for a 3.8% beer it has a lot of charecter with a lovely finish of i think a coffee malt. Excellent. Every part of our meal was well worth the journey, from the home made rolls/bread through divine scallops that matched so well with the roasted hazlenuts and oil served on the smoothest of jerusalem artichoke mole hills! To then a middle course of perfect size of what can only be described as a'heavenly' risotto framed in pillows of spinach with fresh wild mushrooms and parmesan, it was simply unctious and so memorable, our mains of perfectly juicy and pink duck breast sliced impeccably and the belly pork which showed such huge skill and preparation (only £13.50!) were both beautifully presented and both crispy skinned!The duck on bed of crushed potatoes flecked with duck meat, a wonderful combination! both served with wisps of caramelised parsnip and perfect baby carrots dotted with spinach and small roasted beetroot slices and the pork on a bed of the creamiest mash served with the same vegetables and cinamon scented caramelised pears, both framed by a wonderfully reduced, veal stock based deep shining sauce that brings back great memories from the finest of chefs. We finished off with some superb room temperature local Welsh cheeses that i can't remember the names of! but were soo tasty! The service was impeccable throughout the evening and the bill pleasing on the pocket! Starters from £5-9.00 Mains £10-17.00 with exception of i am sure the best fillet beef you will ever have at £22.00!! What an absolute treat! We will return, as soon as we can and this time take in i am sure a wonderful sweet course with the company of some friends!'And we have!We live well over an hour away! And have returned now some 5 times to date with friendsand on the last occasion a table of 13 for a very memorable Sunday Lunch for my wife's significant birthday! Everyone we have recommended The Herbert Arms to has made a point in thanking me for my review! It is simply the very best! Every visit we have enjoyed the same high quality cuisine and service....Enjoy........

The food was completely amazing. Not at all what I expected for Chirbury, which is a quiet unassuming border village. The food was good quality and definately leaning upmarket.They were very obliging with regard to my fussy sister.The only negative is that this is the only pub in the village, and it isn't a pub, it's not really even a gastro pub, it's a restaurant with a good range of beers. I'm glad I don't live in Chirbury, but I'm glad I live close enough to go back!

We eat out quite a lot in South Shropshire and the food at the Herbert Arms is by far the best we have tasted.We have been three times now with different guests and all have been amazed at the quality. Don't be put off by the décor and the local pub atmosphere in the bar, you go to this place for the cooking which is fantastic.There is talk that they are moving to different premisis so make sure "The Frenchman and the Farmers Daughters" are still in residence when you book.

Having lived in Oswestry for the last 25 years and being serious foodies we have always struggled to find a consistantly good place to eat. Not any more ! The Herbert Arms isnt that pretty to look at but once inside the friendly atmosphere is immediately apparent.We sat and had our drink in the public bar next to an open fire and we choose our food and were then escorted to the dining room. Having checked them out on the web and realising the track record of the owners experience(Waterside Inn and Manoir Aux Quatre Saison) we were looking forward to the food. The food is simply outstanding.The cheese souffle, home made black pudding and then belly pork and duck were as good if not better than I can remember having in Michelin Star establishments in various places around the world.We didnt have puds as we were too full but what we could see being served to others looked lovely. A good wine list with reasonable prices and very efficient and friendly service made the experience and evening to remember. Visitor or local, dont miss this one ! Oh ,and dont forget to reserve they are very busy.