The Moody Cow in Herefordshire, County of

A warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere, fantastic food & friendly service. What more do you need for Sunday lunch. Thank you Moody Cow.

We have always enjoyed coming to our favourite local pub. We love to come for drinks, relax in the great atmosphere, and always have a warm and friendly welcome. Nothing is too much trouble, and we appreciate being able to order drinks from our favourite spot by the fire, and then having them brought to us. Service with a smile!

Never felt so unwelcome in a pub before. Came here with my family to have a drink around 3pm on a Sunday. We asked if we could come in for a drink as it was empty. The staff looked at each other and didn't know what to do. The manager came out and said we could come in for a drink but we are closing soon for family time, but don't worry we close when the last person leaves. We sat down with our very overpriced drinks and then the staff came in and started closing the curtains and turning off the lights. They then came over to the table with our bill which we hadn't yet asked for. This made us feel very unwelcome so we paid up and left. As soon as we left all the lights in the pub were turned straight off. Just a weird experience overall and we will not be going back. There is a lovely little pub 5 minutes away called the Alma Inn which was much more welcoming, friendly and priced much more reasonable.

We have just had a fantastic lunch at the Moody Cow! Chris and the team were able to seat us at short notice in the outside gazebo. Wrapped up warm we enjoyed our meal in front of a roaring log burner with candle light and we were even given a mini Bluetooth speaker so we had our own choice of music making for a lovely ambiance. The food was fantastic and the staff were so so friendly. We would highly recommend the Moody Cow and will look forward to coming back soon!! Lauren, James, Elora and Parker (the dog)

Found this by chance on google maps when looking for somewhere to stop for lunch on our journey to St David’s. Warm welcome on the phone when booking and when we arrived. Food was delicious, we had pumpkin soup and a beef and mushroom pie. Staff were really friendly and attentive. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area.

We were visiting a friend who lived in the area and she had booked dinner at The Moody Cow. She promised we would enjoy our evening. She was not wrong. The Team have created a lovely atmosphere from the moment you enter. There is a delightful easy feel about the place. The Team are clearly on top of things and made us feel very welcome. There is a very comfortable, relaxed manner. The menu was not huge but what was on offer was creatively presented and of the highest quality. Where ever possible produce was locally sourced. I can not thank all the staff enough for giving us such a fine evening. The only disappointment - we live too dark away to just drop in and sample items we did not try. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The service was intrusive we were asked if we wanted another drink 6 times. Being Coeliac I was advised that the proprietor Chris would take my order. He was friendly and engaging. He advised they just remove gluten items off the meal ie: sausage meat stuffing. On reflection there should be a substitute or reduced price. The quality and portions sizes did not reflect the price.

We came here by chance on our first night of a trip and then booked in every day for the rest of our trip. Each day the food was exceptional! The burger and the steak were the best we’ve eaten in a very long time. As well as the food being top class, the service is 5* the staff made an effort to talk to us and were on it with everything we needed. The owner came and spoke to us on all our visits to share specials and generally just be friendly. Our little dog Floki, loved the treats and all the fuss. Great to find a pub filled with love and you can tell so much care goes into their place. Thanks you .

This is an example to other pubs/restaurants of how hospitality should be done. A friendly greeting on arrival by staff clearly engaged and enjoying their work. Chris was a genial host and talked us through the menu in such an appetising way that made us want to order everything,he even promised to make a crumble and custard for our next visit ! The ambiance is laid back and friendly,the food is delicious,nicely presented and reasonably priced. At times visiting a pub loo can be a ‘third world experience’ but not here.The facilities are clean,modern and a credit to the establishment. The moody Cow is a fantastic experience,they get everything right and we would highly recommend and we definitely visit again when in the area. Kevin & Julie

Amazing atmosphere, and incredibly welcoming staff. The food was delish, and they had a great selection of drinks as well. Wasn't too busy either at lunchtime, overall rated 5 stars.

What an absolute gem, the service is impeccable and the food is by far the best I’ve had in a very long time!! We absolutely loved Ben, he’s the star of the show for service and hosting, and the roasts we had is the best we’ve EVER had out! Highly HIGHLY recommend this place!

First time we have visited the Moody Cow and it definitely will not be the last. The host was extremely friendly as were all the staff. Food was prepared fresh to order and was very good. If you’re living or just visiting the area don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Moody cow you definitely won’t be disappointed. 🍻🍻👍🏻

Amazing food, every dish was packed full of flavour, delicious! So much care and attention to detail. It felt special but, at the same time, was really reasonably priced! The restaurant owner, Chris, took the time to talk with every customer, and seemed genuinely enthused and keen to ensure that you have a good experience. All the staff were so friendly and helpful…. And when we were having taxi troubles at the end of the night, they went above and beyond to help us get home. We will definitely return!

Excellent food in a very well run pub. Eton mess was fantastic. Chatty and friendly host and staff, with very good service

Visited here for my husbands birthday and the food was amazing! Everything was fresh, hot and brilliant quality. Fast service and attentive staff in a cosy setting. Definitely up there with some of the best meals out that we’ve had. Highly recommend!

Probably the best service I have ever received in a restaurant. It really felt like the team cared that we had a lovely evening. The food was also fantastic and atmosphere warm and cosy. What a fantastic place.

This is our 3rd visit here and it did not disappoint. The food is of really high quality not your standard pub fare. You can see a lot of thought has gone into the menu. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was excellent. My Husband always says this is the best Burger he has tasted . I had the Hale which was perfectly cooked and my Daughter had the Belly Pork that was delicious. The only diappointment we have it that it is not our local!

From the moment we walked in , we sensed care and passion, staff were excellent, sense of humour and helpful. Owner was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The freshness of the food seemed to bound of the table and the sauce on the mussels was omg best I have ever had full stop, thick and rammed with flavour. Steak was cooked to perfection and flavoursome, and the ribs just incredible. Additionally the beers were fresh, everything was just right, and what a beautifully scenic pub it is inside and out. To the team, you have just gained some more loyal regulars.

Had the most wonderful meal in their gazebo this evening! They had lit the fire ready for us which was so kind and provided a speaker for us to play our own music which was a lovely touch. Everyone that served us was super kind and friendly throughout and the food was superb! Thank you for such a lovely evening - huge thanks to Matthew for looking after us throughout our evening - highly recommend to anyone in the area

This was our third visit as were were passing through. the area early evening. The food was second to none but I have to comment on the outstanding service from Chris, Dan and the team. This is how it should be done! You deserve your 5 star reviews ten times over. What a great place to enjoy food with family or friends. Thank you all so much.

What a fabulous time we had at the Moody Cow on Saturday. The food was really lovely (I really recommend the pork ribs), and the staff were as equally lovely, warm and friendly, which made our whole dining experience a treat from start to finish, and as we were celebrating a special birthday it really made it extra special. Can't wait to go again.

Five star treatment at The Moody Cow today. Went there for a family 60th Birthday gathering. The food was fabulous and the staff were helpful, accommodating and funny. We had a great time. Thank you so much! Would highly recommend!

Stopped here on the off chance, while driving back to Wales, we hadn’t booked and didn’t think we would get a table. The staff were extremely accommodating, and offered us the outside gazebo, seeing as it was a pleasant day. My partner had the pork Sunday roast, and I had the Welsh lamb. The pork was fabulous, as was the crackling, the lamb was cooked to perfection, and the accompanying vegetables were a delight ! So glad we found this little gem of a place, we shall definitely be returning, and sampling the rest of their wonderful menu. Thank you to the the lovely staff, who were so friendly and chatty, and made us feel very welcome.

Absolutely a 5 star review from us. Everything - food, service, wine, price - was outstanding! Would 100% recommend. Quality of the food was second to none. We were thoroughly looked after and will return very soon. Thank you

Fantastic restaurant, lovey quirky decor and cosy throughout. The food was delicious, the service faultless and Chris (the owner) went out of his way to accommodate the dietary requirements of my child who has additional needs. I would highly recommend this restaurant to others and will look forward to visiting again when we’re next in the area.

Fantastic ambience and exceptional food and service,Chris was the perfect mine host and Ben an excellent right hand man! Will definitely be returning

We visited the Moody Cow for the first time today and both enjoyed a delicious three course Sunday lunch. Excellent food, exemplary service, convivial and welcoming atmosphere. Nothing to fault and we will definitely be returning very soon. Many thanks to Chris and his team.

Can’t fault the place. The food, both my partner and I had, was amazing, complimented with great service and a cosy atmosphere. Also loved how dog friendly it was.

As we are new to the area this was our first visit but we will definitely be back. The food was excellent and the service is friendly, relaxed and efficient. My husband and I both commented that this was one of the best Sunday roasts we’d had in a long time, and the sticky toffee pudding trifle was fabulous!

Quality of food always excellent but as others have said, with the price of starters/desserts and veg now additional, it is expensive for three courses. Although I appreciate the reason I am not keen on the direct "we need your table back after 1 hr 50 mins" (not even 2 hrs) when you book online and, given we waited a while for our meals, I would have been a bit irked had this policy been applied. Given the cost too I wouldn't like to feel rushed. But food is always fab.

I'm not one for writing reviews. However, I thought the Moody Cow deserved a mention this time. I have eaten here a few times in the past, everytime has been excellent. This evening, I had chosen the wasabi fillet steak salad to start, followed by the chicken breast in a sensational mushroom sauce, I then finished with the coconut and mango rice pudding, Wow! Every mouthful was delightful! My friend let me try his French onion soup with a mustard and cheese bread (I think I ate more of it than he did). For drinks, I was feeling adventurous so I sampled the cocktail menu, I started with the Tipsy Aviator, then the French Martini and finished with an Espresso Martini to accompany my desert. Every aspect of the evening, from when we were welcomed upon arrival until we left was seamless. Will definitely be back very soon, nothing comes close!

Food was great, but put on a drafty table and very noisy room, ever though pre booked… wouldn’t be going again in a hurry as I don’t like eating my dinner in the cold!

Went for lunch on Saturday 27 Jan with my partner, sister, brother in law and our miniature dachshund, Libby. Smiles and a warm welcome were followed with the tasty mussels starter for me, succulent chicken goujons for my sister, belly pork main for 3 of us, Brixham Haddock for the other, mango and basil creme brûlée x2 and a shared chocolate brownie for the others. All excellently cooked, presented and served by the lovely team there. Highly recommended.

We eat out every sat eve always looking for somewhere different (but we do have our favourites! )We could well of added this to our list food wish was fabulous! Not a lot of choose for a vegetarian 😩 as usual these days! Until we were asked to leave as our “time slot” was up! And others are waiting for the table! So we had to rush our deserts and finish drinks quickly 🤷‍♀️ they could of offered us to hv coffee In The bar! And they could of been quicker taken our order in the beginning 😂. Service was good polite etc lovely atmosphere cosy place to eat hence we felt very relaxed and didn’t really want to leave —Shame

We met our eldest and his partner as he lives in Cardiff and we live in Burton on Trent and the Moody Cow is almost halfway. It was 100% the right decision. First it is so close to junction 3 of the M50 that it was easy to get to. Secondly, the location and building was so pretty. Inside was as attractive as the outside. We were sat by a fire before going to a round table to order. I was struck by the number and quality of staff. We were really we attended to. A fellow I believe was the landlord took the order and really sold us on the special, steak and mushroom pie, which was outstanding. In fact all the food was really good and timely. If you are travelling to Wales from the midlands I would very much recommend timing your journey so you are in a position to stop here for lunch, I know we will next time we visit the boy.

Absolutely beautiful surprise meal for my Mum's 70th birthday with family ranging in age from 10 to 71

We hadn't been here for ages and were really looking forward to Sunday lunch with some friends as part of my 40th birthday celebrations. As far as the food goes, it was delicious as always & couldn't be faulted. What I was disappointed about though was the service. We arrived before our friends and so when we were asked for our drinks order we said we'd wait until we were all there. Our friends arrived however no-one came to ask about drinks. When the owner came to take our food order we mentioned this & were told that one of the girls would be along to do this, which she did. She was in such a rush, she missed one person's order & we had to call after her to come back. Our starters arrived, still no drinks...again we had to call over a waitress & were then asked to repeat our order. The waitress then reappeared & one of the drinks was wrong. At this point we'd waited so long, we accepted it anyway. My only other disappointment was that even though my daughter had a smaller version of the roast pork, I was horrified to see on the bill that this cost £21! The same price as an adult. This is the most expensive "kids meal" we've ever paid for. For 4 adults & 4 children the bill was £300. There was no acknowledgement that it was a celebration meal and I left feeling really disappointed. As I say, I can never fault the food here but I felt ripped off by the kids meal and the service was poor. Unfortunately, we won't be rushing back.

Welcomed back by Chris, it was a pleasure to dine here again today. Food was excellent, service good and overall it was a really lovely experience. Particular favourites include the Brie, Pork, Hake and the secret ribs. The whisky bread and butter pudding and homemade Christmas pudding (the owners mums recipe) were also spot on. We won’t leave it so long to return for sure !!

Incredible food. We were a bit chilly but other than that it was great. Service is good too. Plenty of parking

It was pre-covid since we visited the moody cow - it is an hours drive for us, but happy to say it didn't disappoint. Service spot on, food absolutely top drawer and atmosphere good as ever. We brought friends used to dining in the city who were very impressed.

Delicious incredible food and lovely friendly atmosphere. Very friendly host and staff. Service was outstanding. Extremely helpful with the menu for dietary requirements. Dog friendly pub and cosy local atmosphere. We felt very welcome and the food we had was so good. Good portion sizes and value for money.Great vegan options avaliable also. Highly reccomended

The most AMAZING lunch!!! Best pub lunch we’ve had in living memory. Excellent food and outstanding food. Cannot recommended highly enough. And I never leave reviews! But felt I HAD TO!! :)

Excellent food and service. Lovely pub that is also dog friendly. Food was delicious and there was a good selection of beers. Went here for our wedding anniversary and was not disappointed. Highly recommend

We booked for a family wedding anniversary, cover of 4 people. Booked for a Sunday, were sat, received drinks with a good quick turn around. Unfortunately, it then took 45 minutes to be asked what we wanted to order. We asked a couple of times...

Made so welcome from the moment we stepped in the door. All staff were super friendly and helpful, our fur baby was welcomed and given a small treat bowl too! The food was absolutely delicious, we all had different tastes and they were all catered...

Looking for somewhere to eat on the way back from Pembroke to Worcestershire. We stopped off in Ross but as the weather was gorgeous wanted somewhere with outdoor space that accepted dogs. Food was excellent and the young staff very well trained, attentive and natural....

Fantastic food and even better staff. We did not book but managed to get a lovely table outside. Lovely waitress who apologised for wasps being around. Bless her. It’s summer and we sat outside. It is to be expected. Will definitely visit again. Thank you

called in on 17/08/23 we had passed this pub but never eaten here that was our first mistake! The food is freshly cooked and was beautiful to look at and to eat. I had the hake which was one of the nicest fish meals i...

Lovely gaff, very pleasant staff , best mussels I've every had. Overall great meal and highly recommended

This is fine dining in a friendly relaxed 'pub'. Food was delicious (best my wife has eaten for ages), service was friendly and attentive and quick. It is not cheap but the quality and ambience justifies the cost. Drink from good draught through cocktails to...

Lovely pub restaurant serving high quality food. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Would highly recommend a visit.

Called in here for Sunday lunch and it is a very old quaint pub with lovely staff that provided excellent attentive service throughout our meal. The negatives were the Sunday roast as although it was not bad and tasted nice there is no way it...

Absolutely amazing food, the quality, taste and presentation were outstanding. We spent our anniversary lunch there and would not hesitate to return. Very friendly, attentive young ladies served our meal and drinks. Plus the owner chatted with us which was lovely. All in all a...

This must have been one of the best Sunday lunches we have every had. It was exceptional, both in terms of taste, quality and service. We would definitely rather pay more for good food, good service and a pleasant atmosphere.

As normal a well cooked and presented Sunday lunch friendly staff and owner it’s always busy ensure you book for a table

Lovely setting and great meal . Contributed to a very pleasant evening meal at the Moody Cow. Thank you.

This place never fails to amaze me. Always a warm welcome from Chris and his team and the food is always top notch. We used to come for a Sunday roast, but decided on a birthday visit on a Friday-a well varied mani with some...

This was our third visit this year (and won't be our last). As always our food was delicious, hubby started with the smoked salmon which was beautifully presented, to follow he and our daughter chose the belly pork, cooked to perfection and served with a...

Stopped by for food, extortionate prices and low quality food. Staff was lovely and very accommodating however the owner (believe his name was Chris) was extremely rude to me and was very rude to his staff (bordering on harassment). After my horrible experience I searched...

The Moody Cow is a firm favourite for us and has been since discovering it completely by accident 6 years ago. We aren’t local, but make a point of visiting every time we are in the area. This years visit didn’t disappoint. We genuinely love...

Tasty food that made a really delicious lunch and excellent friendly service plus a dairy free dessert which was a real treat! We were very impressed

Sadly I can’t agree with previous reviews. Although the food was good, I’ve had better. We were there for Sunday lunch, booked in at 2.30. Promptly shown to our table and then left sitting for 10 mins with no menus. Service was very slow. An...

Good service, good food, good selection of drinks, lovely pub/restaurant. What more could you ask for? The dinner menu is refined and caters for everyone, staff are happy to adapt dishes if required. We will be back.

Called in on the off chance for lunch, warm welcome and soon seated in their lovely garden, service from the two young ladies on duty prompt and very friendly. Had a cheese stuffed burger and a very tasty cheese tartlet, both cooked to perfection, and...

Best roast dinner ever, lovely service and setting. Friendly land lord. Great value for money . Wish we lived nearer

Beautiful as always!! A Sunday lunch which is hard to beat, all 6 of us enjoyed our meals. Staff friendly and attentive. Puddings are splendid as well.

Lovely old quirky pub. A few steps up from your average sticky table pub. Warm welcome. We had the beef pie special. It was absolutely delicious . And finally a pub that advertises hand peeled chips. So nice to have a real chip instead of...

4 adults (meals 2 pork belly, sreak ale pie, 1 hake) all cooked brilliantly, well presented tasty food, clean plates all areound. To follow chic brownie and raspberry baked cheesecake, equally as tasty. Great place to eat and recommend.

We booked for a celebratory dinner (exam pass hooray!) and we were not disappointed. Owner and staff made us feel incredibly welcome and sorted transport home when Uber didn't produce the goods. We all enjoyed a wonderful dinner - including a fussy eater who decided...

Called in for lunch on our way to the Forest of Dean, a lovely place, beautifully decorated, staff were extremely welcoming and food was excellent. Will definitely return and would highly recommend.

Excellent food and service. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We dined with friends who were in holiday with us from America and they said it was one of their best meals this trip. My friend and I had the ribs which were delicious...

Excellent food, excellent service, need I say more?! The hake dish was delicious. Glad we found this place and will certainly return.

I always say good reviews are written after a good experience but excellent reviews are written when an establishment has faced and fixed a problem. This will be an excellent review. My husband and I took my parents to The Moody Cow when we visited...

Wonderful old pub, smart, cosy and with lots of interesting vintage items to see, including a cute dolls house. We had a super meal (fish & chips and burgers) and the children aged 4 and 7 were well catered for. Helpful, smiley staff too. Thoroughly...

Has a nice upmarket pub atmosphere. We felt a bit pressured to choose our orders as the... manager? told us that we need to get our order in for the kitchen to be able to stay on schedule. We had fish and chips and cheese...

My family treated mum and I for Mother’s Day. We were made welcome from the moment we walked through the doors. The meal was fantastic so tasty and the staff were attentive and helpful. The owner even made time to show my granddaughter Henrietta his...

Excellent food , warm welcome and excellent service. Catered well for our group of 13. The home made beef pie is excellent. Look forward to visiting again

Pleasant atmosphere & nice food although a bit pricey for what you receive & if you have a good appetite then perhaps a litle snack before you go which sort of defeats the object 😂 apart from being served a very frothy ale only to...

After the title I have to admit that we do not eat out too often but this meal on Friday was the best my wife and I had had for ages and such good value. I had a lamb hot pot with red cabbage which...

Not been since Autumn last year but pleased to be back. Met relatives who travelled from Cardiff area and we from the Midlands so convenient half way. Very welcoming friendly efficient staff. Very good food but starters and sweet course rather expensive. Roast beef and...

Amazing food, lovely friendly staff. The outside seating area is well lit and the atmosphere inside the pub is old and quirky.

Such welcoming and helpful staff.. The food was exceptional, the best rack of ribs I have ever had! There was 7 people total all with different dishes ( and three courses) and not one person could say a bad thing about any of the food....

A lovely Sunday lunch at this Gastro pub - slick & attentive service great atmosphere & very cosy. Food did not disappoint lovely tender beef & pork vegetable that were not over cooked and good portions with lashings of tasty gravy this toast would be...

We had a fantastic 3 course Sunday lunch today. Food was outstanding as with every visit here. Children thoroughly enjoyed too. We live 50minutes away and it’s always worth the drive. Thanks again.

Thank you to the amazing team at the Moody Cow for a really lovely evening and for looking after us. Exceptional food and service. We visited tonight to celebrate a friends birthday and were a large table with various special requests. You accommodated us all...

Today seven WI ladies thoroughly enjoyed a happy , relaxing delicious lunch at the Moody Cow. We were warmly welcomed & immediately shown our table by a young member of staff who turned out to be our waiter throughout lunch. He was extremely polite &...

Stunning! Everyone was amazing and so kind and helpful, 2 kids under 4. Food was amazing. Get the ribs! We will visit again.

No way value for money, Michelin star prices for pub grub. Good hospitality, traditional ales. However won’t be doing this again.

We have visited here on many occasions but this is the first time for Sunday lunch. We brought friends along with us and to say we were totally impressed would be an understatement. We had starters, main course and dessert which were all fantastic, but...

We live in Norfolk and made the trip here to enjoy a fine dinning experience and the friendly staff. We weren’t disappointed. A wonderful ambience and excellent food make it well worth a trip out. Can’t wait until our next trip.

Wife, kids and myself over from Dublin visiting our parents. They brought us to the Moody Cow for lunch. Lovely village restaurant with a warm cosy homely feel. The owner is such a nice guy and the staff are very polite. The food was absolutely...

We had lunch with the family for a 70th Birthday, and the food and staff were amazing. The best pork I’ve ever had, and the staff were brilliant, we were never kept waiting and they were all very friendly. The food was delicious. 100% recommend.

My sister and I get together every few weeks and try somewhere new for Sunday lunch. We’d waited a while to try the Moody Cow and were not disappointed. Where the Achilles heel of many a decent Sunday lunch are the quality of the roast...

Very nice food and atmosphere! I had the Quince glazed pork belly and my partner had the Beef Pie. You could tell that lots of thought, preparation and experience had gone into making both dishes! Service great too very attentive and the owner is great...

Staying close by at Wharton Lodge and taking up their recommendation we booked to eat here on the Sunday afternoon. A great choice and an excellent menu with really tasty options.

Though we've had very enjoyable lunches here before (the ribs are delicious), this was a first for the classic Sunday lunch. The setting, the decor, the young and well trained staff are great. On the whole it was a very pleasant experience and, when asked...

I visited the Moody Cow pub with my family for Sunday lunch. We found the food pleasant and well cooked but nothing out of the ordinary. It seemed a little overpriced for the surroundings. The staff were young and very friendly but, also inexperienced. We...

I love to cook Sunday Roast and find eating out a let down..however the Moody Cow served the best Sunday Roast I have tasted by far and the desserts where to die for. The staff were exceedingly attentive, as was the owner. Everyone has different...

Our experience of the moody cow was excellent. We visited on the way down to Wales on our holiday. Out dog Bella was greeted with treated and lots of fuss. Our meals really really yummy and we even decided to treat ourselves to dessert. We...

Wanted a quick dinner so called in at the local Beefeater but no luck. So, moved towards Glos a mile or two and stopped at The Moody Cow. Lovely welcome, very friendly and accommodating. The beef pie is absolutely stunning (and was recommended to me...