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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$44
CUISINES
Gastropub, Bar, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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A popular pub which narrowly escaped being turned into private housing thanks to the villagers’ valiantly fought ‘Save Our Pub’ campaign. Its spacious ...
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Reviewed 1 week ago

I had dined here previously two months ago. After eating the food I immediately went to the manageress to book my 70th Birthday meal, such was the ambience, quality of food and the interpersonal skills of the staff. I booked their private room which could...be part of the restaurant or you could just close the doors and be separate, we did both on the evening and it was perfect. The manageress, Isabela, could not have been more helpful in arranging all the details for this very special evening ( I find that certain comments made about her, previous to this statement completely incomprehensible and totally inaccurate as far as I am concerned). On the evening of my 70th EVERYTHING could not have been better. Some of my guests have travelled all over the world and are dedicated "foodies" , they raved about the food and the service. In my past life I have also been a chef and I could find no fault in the food, waitressing and management. I for one will definitely be supporting this fantastic venue for as many years as I am allowed. I am a Herefordshire lad, born and bred, all I can say is that if every Restaurant, Inn etc. in Herefordshire were as good as The Kilpeck Inn the county would be a desired venue for foodies the world over.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023

My parents booked and treated the 10 of us to this this lunch to celebrate my mums 80th birthday which was a real treat for all if us as it was a one off, very special family occasion. The food was delicious and loved the...ambience of this good, old fashioned pub. Experience slightly ruined by being made to feel a degree uncomfortable throughout the meal by one of the waitresses (unfortunately allocated to our table!!) being rather abrupt and dismissive....she made it feel like we were a bit of an annoying hindrance to her working day (other waitress was lovely)...luckily my mum and dad were enjoying their lunch surrounded by their closest family so appeared unaware of the officious waitress (her attitude was however picked up on by others in our family).....therefore to summarise a fantastic meal and occasion...but slight bad taste left in the mouth by the attitude of this particular staff member.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

The Kilpeck Inn is a beautiful village venue, the food was beutiful and the accommodation lovely, we really did love it, however it was extremely over shadowed by one particular member of staff call ISabella. This lady made a very awkward and unwelcoming atmosphere to...not only ourselves but some other customers too, who made some comments of her unwelcoming charm and abruptness. The other staff we absolutely lovely and where happy to help, one of the younger girls was chatting away to us about our visit which was lovely and then was moved on swiftly and rudely by Isabella, it seems they are working in quite an uncomfortable environment alongside her. We felt that not only did Isabella not want our custom when we asked for the last room available but that the idea of having us stay for a meal was not on her agenda! This member of staff really does take the shine off what is a beautiful place to stay, if it wasn't for that one member of staff we would definitely return here.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

Myself and my wife have stayed( and ate) at the Kilpeck 4 times in the last year or so, after stumbling on the Kilpeck just as Covid restrictions were lifted. We are also booked in at the end of October and will book for February...We love it- great staff who can’t do enough, it’s in a lovely part of the country with easy access to Hereford, Hay,Monmouth , Ross and Abergavenny. The rooms are spacious with great views and very reasonable in comparison to similar places we have stayed. The freshly cooked breakfast is a gem. Finally, the star of the Kilpeck is the food - superb, as highlighted just about everywhere. Can’t wait to return in 2 weeks..More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

We were keen to visit the Kilpeck & see what all the fuss was about … as I believe it has recently won food awards. We booked for 2pm for Sunday Lunch @ £19 each. The food was just a bit disappointing … Just a...small bowl of veg between two There were no boiled potatoes The cauliflower cheese was just warm The meat & gravy were really good The roast potatoes must have come frozen from Iceland as they were rubbish & the Yorkshires weren’t much better The chocolate Brownie was lovely ! The service was okay … The table was ready straight away Our bowl of veg arrived before our drinks or our plates … which caused confusion over whose it was I can name at least 4 places in Herefordshire where you can get a much better Sunday Lunch … with better value for money !More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

We were visiting family and as I had seen this place on Four in a bed I thought I would give it a try, we were not disappointed. The staff were very helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. We had the fish and...chips and the vegan meal. The fish and chips were lovely, well cooked fish and lovely beer batter, my father is very fussy about his fish and chips but he really enjoyed them. The vegan option was cauliflower my husband ordered it with trepidation, as most places serve it as their vegan option ,he was very pleasantly surprised as it was very tasty. Dogs are welcome and Ollie the pub dog is a joy, he loves chips. Cant wait to go again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

Sunday lunch for 2... good meals, served quickly and looked after by a young team. Roast pots and yorkies not that good, but the meat was great. Very busy and good at what it does!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023 via mobile

Great food - for instance way better than Walnut Tree Michelin star restaurant... particularly liked the very large mussels and the roasted fig and ginger/mascarpone and pistachios. It was busy so maybe should excuse the comment when querying after a full 30minutes+ why lager had...not arrived.. the “be patient” response drew breath from fellow diners… Room (Monnow) very large comfortable bed and bathroom. There were indeed great views.. but first across the carpark. Extremely interesting church. Though nothing much else there..More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023

My sister was staying in Hereford for a break so we drove 90 minutes from home to meet her. We checked out local pubs and chose the Kilpeck Inn and were completely astounded. What a fabulous venue! And an amazing menu - super choice -...and delicious food. Lovely staff and a great atmosphere. Despite the long distance we will most definitely visit again! Maybe Sunday lunch next time!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

We booked for Sunday lunch as we were staying locally and this place was recommended. With two courses for £24 we found the food very good, my wife’s hake was excellent and my pork belly really tasty. Service from the young staff was efficient and...friendly. We’ll worth a visit to the fantastic church nearby too.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

Fantastic Sunday lunch takeaway. I phoned one hour ahead and drove to collect. Well packaged stayed hot despite half hour drive home. Great value and delicious particularly the veg and gravy! Thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

The chef(s?) certainly know how to prepare a good meal, but there is not much incentive to make frequent return visits to The Kilpeck Inn because of the extraordinarily narrow range of dishes on offer! Just consider: no poultry, no game - feathered or furred,...no casseroles, no pies. The only steak available is sirloin (not especially favoured by the English) so no rump, no fillet, no ribeye. No pasta, no salads, no chocolate pudding! No cheeseboard. In fact the dessert menu was plain boring, and (unlike the other food we sampled) the lemon curd cheesecake was grim - low grade supermarket standard. The menu seems to reflect one person's tastes (the head chef's perhaps), rather than being geared to the tastes of the wider public. P.S. Some nice fresh crusty English bread would have been welcome rather than just dried up focaccia.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

We had lunch here and the food and service were great. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and has a relaxed feel. I had the pea soup and burger and both were very good. My only complaint is the main meals are served on a wooden...board….. why?!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023 via mobile

Let's face it, we relay on either website, word of mouth or reviews when selecting a new place to eat. That's why I'm motivated to write this review. Five of our family gathered to celebrate a birthday here and all agreed the food was exceptional....Service, ambiance and menu choice made the whole experience memorable in a positive way. Our first visit here but hopefully not our last.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Fabulous Sunday roast lunch, good selection of starters, mains and sweets. All excellent with prompt, friendly and helpful service. Definitely shall return.

Date of visit: August 2023
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The Kilpeck Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4