The New Inn - Fownhope in Herefordshire, County of

Lovely country pub with lots of atmosphere. Food was delicious & well presented. All staff were very friendly & helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Sandra exceeded her hospitality & made us most welcome. Would highly recommend this pub for food & drinks. We will Definately return again. Thank you.

The new inn 5 star great atmosphere Great beer and cider Great food steak pie and home made chips Pudding home made cherry Bakewell tart Service excellent bar and food Would highly recommend a visit Thank you Sandra for a fab Friday night See you again next year We where staying locally at the lucksal caravan site

Very welcoming pub with great atmosphere serving lovely food . I had a very tasty chicken burger with salad and chips and a huge slice of lemon meringue pie and ice cream . Very delicious and reasonably priced . The landlady and her team and so welcoming . It's also dog friendly , there were a few pooches there last night I would highly recommend it

We had a first class sunday lunch and homemade desert here and the staff were very attentive and welcoming. Dogs are also welcome.

Went for Sunday lunch and it was amazing definitely worth going. Choice of meats and plenty of vegetables and a lovely choice of deserts

The New Inn never fails to please for great food, lovely service and fantastic value. It’s a real local pub if you want to pop in for a pint but also with delicious honest pub food. A relatively limited menu indicates that this food is real-not plucked out of a packet-but we always find meals to enjoy. A rump steak with all the trimmings arrived cooked to perfection and cost around £15. A real steak pie with gravy and veg was also delicious. There are fun monthly charity quizzes which fill the pub. Highly recommend whether you’re a holiday maker looking for a great meal out or a local

We have eaten at The New Inn, Fownhope on many occasions, always enjoying the company, service and food and would have no hesitation in giving it our recommendation

The team at the New Inn are amazing. They have been cooking and delivering lunches to my elderly mother in the village since the pandemic and beyond. Before that my parents used to eat regularly at the pub and have always enjoyed the food. What a lovely welcoming and helpful group of people, headed by the wonderful Sandra. What would we do without you. M

We did another of the Fownhope walks with Family and Friends and again booked to celebrate two birthdays at The New Inn afterwards. Many thanks to Sandra, Kerry and the team for a great lunch. Good choice of home cooked food which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Excellent service as usual. Great beers and ciders to after working up a thirst. A proper village pub with lovely atmosphere and always brings back many happy memories. Highly recommend.

Must be one of the best places around for Sunday lunch. Excellent food and very reasonable. It does get full so best to book.

This is our first review of the New Inn but not our first visit. We want to keep it to ourselves really but feel it only fair to share this excellent pub. As always, the food was excellent. We had roast beef and roast pork followed by lemon tart and warm chocolate brownie today, all in a very comfortable atmosphere with the log burner just ticking over. The staff are always very friendly and attentive and we feel very welcome, which is why we keep going back!

Lovely country pub with delicious homemade food. Went today for mother's day lunch. On the menu was a mixture of your favourite roasts or there were plenty of alternatives if you didn't want a roast, vegetarian options were also available. Lots of yummy puddings to choose from as well. A cosy, friendly pub with lovely staff and an amazing landlady. I would highly recommend 😊

Traditional pub serving great home made food. Friendly staff and service. Reasonable prices. Would definitely return.

Excellent Sunday lunch , great service , best Sunday roast I have had out in a long time . Couldn’t fault it . Sandra couldn’t do more for us . We will definitely be back Puddings were delicious and great choice of old faithfuls

We had completed a nice walk along the river Wye on a lovely sunny day. We were slightly early but the landlady made a special effort to ensure we were made welcome & served ASAP. This was very much appreciated.

We had a family gathering for Sunday lunch. The roast beef was so tender and the sticky toffee pudding is the best we’ve found anywhere. The landlady, Sandra, is always very welcoming. Heartily recommended!

This is a friendly, family pub/restaurant with a homey feel about it. The Sunday lunches are very tasty and great value for money. And all washed down with a couple of pints of "Hobsons". Five stars all day long!

Welcoming staff, pleasant unpretentious individual dining pub. Proper Sunday roast with lashings of gravy, our friends said it was the best beef in years. Home made Mars cheesecake and bread and butter puddings went down a treat. Thank you Sandra and staff your locals are very lucky.

We have had a delightful meal in lovely surroundings. Staff really friendly and helpful. If you are a veggie, check in as they have extra items that aren't on the menu and I adore their veg lasangne

The Landlady greeted my friend and I as soon as we walked in. What a lovely welcome. As we were staying DBB locally, we did not want a lot to eat but as the Dinner where we were staying was not very good, thought a top up advisable. The menu was good and well priced but not quite what we wanted , (it did look good though). We told the lovely Lady that all I wanted was a salad and my friend a sandwich. No problem - she told us what meats she had available for both the salad and sandwich. Both came and were delicious, no pre-sliced vacuum packed meat here (I am a retired Home Economist). Bar staff pleasant and engaging and customers chatted to us. I do this at my local when any strangers come in and so it was nice to have a chat and find out about the area. Didn't ask the price, but needn't have worried we paid £8 each for the food and it was well worth it. I took half of mine back to the hotel, (thank goodness as all I could eat of the evening food was the chips!) Nice seating outside, plenty of parking and we were recommended places to walk from the Pub.

I almost gave a five. If 4.5 had been an option I would have scored that! Lovely, friendly and timely service. Good food and a very reasonable price.

Called in for food it was lovely and very reasonably priced. Nice friendly atmosphere a proper local pub.. highly recommend

Amazing Pub, The food was just exceptional and staff really friendly. Will definitely visit again and highly recommended.

What a lovely warm and inviting pub. The landlady and her staff were so welcoming to us and our two dogs. The food was excellent, I had steak pie , dauphinous potatoes and peas my husband had medium rare rump steak and it was cooked to perfection. The puddings were great too. I had waffles with toffee ice cream and my husband had raspberry cheesecake. It really was good . Plus they had wye Valley real ales so my husband was happy . Fantastic country pub and thoroughly recommended ,

Warm and cosy. Nice atmosphere. Food lovely. My.mums chicken was tasty and my mushroom stroganoff delightful. Staff atttentive

Our baby granddaughter was christened at the village church, so we thought it would be fitting to ask if the landlady would allow us to hold a hot brunch for some guests in this charming pub after the ceremony. She agreed and it all went very smoothly. A great few hours were had by all that attended. Delicious food and hot beverages consumed. Thank you so very much Sandra for helping us out& thank you to the lovely female chef that expertly prepared the food.

Good traditional pub food, well priced and friendly owners. 14 of us visited on a Saturday afternoon for main courses and puds.

We visited for lunch and dinner. On both occasions what we wanted was not on the menu. We just wanted a light lunch so were after sandwiches. Mentioned this to the Landlady who said no problem and made us sandwiches which were of superb quality....

The food was good if uninspired.The Service was excellent.A thoroughly enjoyable evening enhanced by the atmosphere.

Lovely service and delicious plentiful food in this dog friendly traditional village inn. No fuss or frills just a great pint and great food. We went on a Sunday so had Sunday roasts (with vegetarian option) which are freshly cooked and piping hot -with extra...

My wife and I turned up at the New Inn, whilst doing the Wye Valley Walk, thinking that we had booked accommodation... This turned out not to be the case - due to a computer glitch I'd booked the wrong New Inn and this one...

Visited with family - teenagers to OAP. Staff were friendly, relaxed and nothing was too much trouble. Catered for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters with tasty home cooked food. Beer choices were local and tasty. A relative lives locally and goes regularly - staff have...

Been to the New Inn 5/6 times, food & service always excellent. Very good local bitter, Hobsons or Wye Valley + Stowford Press for the Boss. Hardy's Red is attractively priced & very acceptable. Sandra always takes the time to explain the menu for my...

We have been a few times on a Sunday Lunch time, and always been very happy, home cooked food with a lovely welcome. We always know that we can have a tasty meal. Good variety of food available, but can highly recommend the Sunday Lunch.

We were staying in caravan site nearby and booked a lunch here. We walked as it was dog friendly. We were made so welcome and so were the dogs given a table that gave us room for our 2 labs to lay down. Nothing was...

This is our second visit to the New Inn and once again we had a fantastic meal. We both had the roast Beef which was tender and plentiful and was accompanied by a great selection of vegetables, all cooked to perfection. Thank goodness there are...

Arrived on a day the pub was closed craving a cider after a long walk and the landlady opened up and served us, top service!

A small traditional pub with a warm welcome. Serving homemade simple food. Friendly welcoming staff and locals. Does not pretend to be anything other than what it is. Puddings worth a try - especially sticky toffee pudding or a cheesecake. Would highly recommend for a...

Very friendly and accommodating staff as we had two dogs with us. They couldn’t do enough for us. Food was great lots of it and very 😋 tasty. Would definitely go again if in the area.

Excellent food and service at this friendly and attractive pub/restaurant. Nothing too much trouble although there were 12 of us including two under fives. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic food, price & the staff were amazing. The building was old & had lots of character. It was a wonderful experience & the wife & I haven’t stopped talking about it & working out when we’re both off on a Sunday again (together) so...

We have been a few times for Sunday Lunch, never been disappointed, the food is always delicious, tasty home cooked, and the staff are very friendly, always a warm welcome.

We visited this weekend as we were staying locally. Nice staff, lots of space outside to sit with out dogs. Was a little disappointed with the Ploughman’s, was very small for the price (1 slice of bread, 3 slices of ham and some salad/coleslaw) was...

Fantastic lamb roast dinner. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Good value for money. Will definitely be going back again.

Staff very friendly, very good atmosphere and excellent service. Good choice of homely well cooked food. Will come again!

Absolutely gorgeous home made pub food. The steak pie was stunning and the deserts delicious. Friendly service. Would definitely recommend for a traditional pub lunch

Best beef curry i have ever had. Highly recommend it. Great food, great atmosphere, lovely friendly staff and locals.

Absolutely stunning Sunday lunch with outstanding Yorkshire puddings. Lovely little place with great staff, nothing to much trouble. Home cooked food at its best. Had to make room for dessert as full after lunch but so glad we did. Cheesecake was the best I have...

We were travelling to this general area to collect an item and decided to make it worth our while and have lunch whilst out... Not knowing the area and the pubs it was a gamble that paid off. The lunch was excellent, freshly cooked and...

Excellent pub food with great friendly service. We had lunch after a walk with our dog and as usual it was hot, fresh and tasty. Great value.

Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere, nothing too much trouble, lovely family pub will definitely visit again

We booked in for lunch as we were passing on our way to Warner's which is quite close to this pub. It looked very cosy, though was a bit cold inside, could do with a roaring fire. The food was all lovely, took a while...

Very welcoming pub! With lovely staff and a top notch chef! Small and traditional! Lovely Sunday lunch! Choices of meat on the day were Beef / Turkey - really well cooked and tender Veg was cooked perfectly with lovely flavouring. Staff came over to check...

Excellent food and service. A really nice warm and friendly country pub, highly recommended! A great start to our weekend.

What can I say, this pub is a true gem! The service, atmosphere and food were excellent. I can honestly say that was the best vegetarian lasagne I've ever had! Thankyou for making my partners birthday so special, we can't wait to return!

Really simple, friendly local pub. Outstanding dinner of steak pie and vegetables - the slice of pie was big, delicious and full of steak. The veg was cooked perfectly and the bread and butter pudding was equally satisfying. Staff were really warm, friendly and good...

Terrible service, waited 1 hour and our food order still wasn’t taken. Then took 20 minutes to pay for drinks. An explanation if short staffed would have sufficed but we were completely ignored. We approached twice to attempt to order but were sent back to...

Green Man, Fownhope - What a gem! Beautiful hotel in a lovely village. The hotelIs tastefully decorated throughout and has lovely outdoor garden areas. Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice but service a little slow but post Covid everyone is struggling with staff.Highly recommended

Lovely evening at the New Inn with my family whilst on our holiday in Fownhope. Friendly staff made sure we were looked after even though the pub was very busy. Great food and excellent value for money.

Excellent food and good value and there was no problem catering for a large number of us. Very efficient and professional service. Sandra could not have been more helpful and sociable. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely return. We visited Sunday lunchtime and mainly had the excellent roasts.

A group of five, we have lunched here several times and all enjoyed a reasonably-priced substantial lunch. All is home and delicious. Friendly service and well-polished restaurant with a good location and garden. The puddings are amazing!

The pub was very good It had a nice garden and was comfortable indoors We had a meal inside then had a drink outside The owner and staff were very friendly A comfortable and relaxed place to visit and eat Mark and Julie Carter

Wonderful pub with fantastic food and lovely staff, what more could you ask for. If you are looking for a relaxed pub for drink and high quality home cooked food then you can’t go wrong. Could eat their steak and kidney pie every day , nom nom

We booked out all the tables for family & friends the evening before our wedding. From the very first message to the New Inn, to the evening itself we had incredible customer service. Once we had the inital numbers we then preordered meals, and set out a table plan so that it was easy for everyone.The food and drinks were incredible, and the service for 40 people arriving all at once didn't faze them at all. The meals were quickly coming out, and drinks flowing on each table.For anyone passing by, even for a drink outside enjoying the view. The New Inn is a brilliant place to go. Outstanding service start to finish!

We had a very nice family meal at the new in on sat evening. We took our two children and they were not disappointed, the kids meals were big!!! We would give the meal a big fat five stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Will be back soon!

We were staying nearby and thought we would give The New Inn a try. The food was really good. The burger and steak pie were delicious. All the staff were very friendly which created a nice atmosphere. At the moment their opening times and days are limited so it is a good idea to check and book before you visit.

Visited for a Saturday lunch, food was very good and fresh and the staff were very welcoming staff. Good Covid measures in place.

The New Inn offered the perfect spot for lunch midway through a Herefordshire Walking Festival walk. The food was excellent, reasonably priced, and served by the friendly and walking-supportive Landlady. We sat outside in a group and had a great experience in a warm atmosphere. The meals were well presented and just the right size. Most of us had the main meals - all good - but some had sandwiches. I couldn't fit in a desert, but the bread and butter pudding with ice cream looked scrummy. We found it hard to carry on with the walk.

The things that make a pub visit enjoyable and memorable for us are good food (if we're eating), well kept local ales, comfortable and pleasant surroundings and, last but certainly not least, a warm welcome. The New Inn ticked all these boxes. The menu was brief but well thought out, made from locally sourced ingredients and delicious. They kindly cater for special requests too. The local ale and lager were also excellent. Everyone who arrived during our visit was made to feel very welcome and we felt that our custom was very much appreciated. (Sadly not always the case).Oh, and the hanging baskets are stunning - further proof of the care and attention to detail.

Visited twice in two days with friends, once for lunch and the next day for dinner. On the face of it the menu is basic, typical pub fare but was of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. Our lunch was ploughman’s, very nice especially the ham ! Dinner the next day, all four of us went for the home cooked steak and ale pie with veg and gravy. Delicious Sandra, whose family has run the pub for generations, was so friendly and attentive and this made our visit all the more enjoyable.Situated in a lovely village location, we would highly recommend the New Inn and will revisit if in the area in future.

What a little gem of a pub this is !! The Land lady and other stuff are super friendly and cheerful . The food was amazing home cooked (my hubby raves about his pie ) going back very soon

We had a lovely lunch at The New Inn we shared 2 Ham/Cheese Ploughman’s! Ham was thick cut and delicious as was the bread! Sandra the owner is so friendly and welcoming. We went back for dinner the following evening and had good old Home Cooked Steak pie, pots & veg! The home made puddings (Bread & Butter Pudding & custard & sticky Toffee pudding) were also delicious!Would defo recommend and hope to get back there one day soon.

Nice outdoor seating and Covid friendly. Informal, relaxed service, although some supply issues - mainly cheese and ham. We were looking for sandwiches/something light, but they were only really offering main meals - although didn’t bat an eyelid at us sharing a meal. Nice local lager on offer (1985). Great village to walk out of - we used the pub after a great 8 miler around the wye valley way.

We are here on our holiday last week, the staff were lovely, really warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and the chocolate brownie was the best I’ve ever had. We would really recommend people visit here if they’re in the area Thanks you New Inn Jade and Andy

We visited the New Inn for the first time and were very impressed with the friendly service. The food was served piping hot and was delicious. The fish and chips were excellent, as was the fish pie. We will definitely return!

What a lovely lunch in the sun. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer meal, quick service, fresh delicious food and as always Sandra and the team provide the best possible service. So nice to see a busy pub with people enjoying the fab outdoor eating space that has been recently added to the pub. Thank you for a lovely afternoon all.

Have just had a lovely lunch at this wonderful country pub. Such a lovely atmosphere, it was lovely sitting in the pub garden in the sunshine, really friendly staff and home cooked food. Nothing was too much trouble and Sandra and her team were very attentive. We will definitely be back, thank you.

Some friends and I were staying in Fownhope for a countryside break. Unbenounced to us, right next door was the New Inn pub. For six rowdy lads, the service was quick and extremely personable. Our hosts handled the ‘gravy situations’ and other quips with a smile and playful engagement.The food was spot on, the ales were good, the views were biscuit box pretty. Highly recommend anyone passing through to stop for a bite to eat and/or a pint of local ale. Thanks again!

Pre-booked Sunday lunch for 1 pm. Arrived 5 mins early and after being shunned for 15 minutes were shown to our table. Our drinks order was taken and arrived promptly. Had to ask for our meal after another 30 minutes as the owner kept telling us she'd be with us shortly. The locals picking up takeaways were prioritised at all times,the food arrived 20mins later and was cold. Very disappointing and we were not the only one's unhappy at the service,and I don't agree with other reviews on here that the prices are competitive either. The only reason we ate the meal was because we had waited so long. Have to say the young waitress worked her socks off and was pleasant and helpful at the same time. Owner take some direction from this young lady. Need more staff I think. The one star is because of that young girls work ethic.

Sandra and The Team are very accommodating and the home cooked food is delicious. Perfect eatery and a 5 kilometre round trip walking across the fields from Lucksall campsite.

Great to be back at the New Inn now the road is open and the restrictions easing. The pie was as good as always with excellent chips.

Lovely pub in the centre of the village. Large outside area with plenty of table spaces. Good home cooked food and friendly service.

Very busy on first weekend of opening and staff worked so hard to accommodate everyone and get food out as quickly as possible. Lovely table in the sun and very friendly staff... We were happy to wait a little and appreciate all the efforts in these times

Came here with my boyfriend over the weekend after a day shopping in Hereford. At first o was sceptical about the prices being so low, didn't think it could be much quality for a low price. But wow! I was proved wrong! Lovely homemade lasagne with thick chunky garlic bread. My boyfriend said the majority cheese was one of the best he'd ever tasted. For dessert i had cheese cake which was beautifully fluffy and creamy! The other half had chocolate brownie which is also gluten free! All our food came quickly and the owner and staff were very attentive! This country pub is a gem in hiding! Will definitely be returning on a regular basis! Many thanks to the team for a wonderful evening!

Food’s OK. But the wait for the food is ridiculous. Over 1hr15 mins today and we had booked a table and pre-ordered our food to be ready for us when we arrived. I think they must cook the meals for each table one at a time, because food trays only seemed to come out every 45 mins or so. Bad days happen, but it was the total lack of communication that is the issue. Her ‘non-apology’ at 7:30 made it clear that she knew at 6:00 when we arrived that there were massive delays in the kitchen. If she had just let us know we would have gone home or somewhere else - instead we were strung along with “not long nows”. Having two hungry kids after a day on the river, it put a real downer on an otherwise great day. Not impressed with how she handled the situation. We won’t be going there again. On the plus side there’s a place next door - so there will still be somewhere to go in the area which is lovely.

A superb stay once again the welcome and hospitality were excellent, lovely atmosphere and the food was fantastic, the rooms were great. Can’t wait for our next visit as soon as the current situation changes

Nice little pub that serves Hobson's ale. Strangely they had only bottled lager. Reasonable prices for drinks and food.

As we live locally we have been very happy with the takeaway food served up by Sandra and her crew during recent lockdown but now, things are getting back to a bit of nomality,The pub has had a facelift inside and out and its the place to go for some good value food. Good selection of proper pub grub served with a smile and a nice atmosphere to go with it.

Great food, great company, lovely village location. Value for money, homecooked food. Friendy staff.

We were hungry after a walk with the dog (which was made welcome). Fair-priced and well-kept beer, a daily specials board for food plus solid menu. The cooking was high-end homemade, big helpings, hot, unpretentious, delicious vegetables, all perfect for an English winter afternoon. We finished the lot and paid about £15 a head for masses. The landlady, Sandra, is friendly and the locals at the bar are from central casting. If this were in any country it would be over-run with customers.

Proper country pub in a Herefordshire village. Served delicious steak and ale pie by friendly landlady. Log burner made it nice and cosy. We will be back.

Food was fantastic. It was really well presented and the meat was incredibly tender. I thought it was also good value for money and the portion size was more than ample.

When we moved house and were in chaos, the New Inn provided delicious takeaway meals for us several nights in a row. They were absolutely brilliant!

I had a guest staying with me and I doubled checked on the website that food was being served tonight (Thursday) .. it stated Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. My guest walked to the pub only to be told no food was being served. Please can you ensure that your website is updated so people are not disappointed

Nice local pub. Some good real Ales and very good food. They have Dailey Specials and its all very good value. Well worth a visit

This is a fantastic little pub in the Great British Countryside.I have visited before and never been disappointed, on this occasion I enquired if they also did catering as I needed some sandwiches made for a course, Sandra was more than happy to oblige and one two separate days she freshly made a platter and delivered them to the course location. They were delicious home made and there were none left at the end of each day. Great service, and very good quality. We will be back for more.

Great Fish and Chips plus drinks in this friendly pub on our last evening on a visit to Fownthorpe. Made to feel very welcome as visitors to the area.

Fownhope is a pretty little village served well by a small shop and two pubs. Of these The New Inn is the one to go to. Visited on a Saturday evening and were immediately made to feel very welcome. We took advantage of the Steak and Burger night which was fantasticly tasty and incredible value at around £10 each. The drink selection is as you'd expect and the beer is great. We sat outside in the garden at the front. Everyone working at the pub was very friendly and happy to chat.Exactly the sort of pub that every pub should be.

Got to our cottage early evening ready for our visit to RHS Malvern the following day.After settling in we decided to go to the local village for a bite to eat.We had a choice of the pubs but opted for The New Inn, and what a find. The landlady was brilliant and so friendly. She brought over the menu, sat down beside us and recommended the burger, ace.I had the homemade steak pie with fresh vegetables and sweet potato fries and my wife the burger. How nice to have a choice rather than plain old chips. The meal was accompanied by two pints of Robinson’s cider and rounded off with sticky toffee pudding.It was raining that evening and two couples that had walked down for a meal from the local campsite were all offered a lift back from the landlady. How lovely and what a genuine person.What a fantastic pub.

Great food, great beer, great service from a very friendly hostess who couldn't do enough for us, nice to have dog friendly food friendly pubs!