Name: The Rhydspence Inn - Hotel
Address: Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 6EU, Bucknell, Bucknell, Bucknell, HR3 6EU, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.8

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The Rhydspence Inn - Hotel

Once again, Craig, Freddy and Horace made us feel welcome and at home. Love this property for its quirks, friendly atmosphere, big comfy beds and the food just keeps getting better. Thanks boys, we will be back 😍

Fantastic place.  Great historic building… with its own pub ! Stayed 3 nights.   Hosts were always very attentive and positive, when ever you needed them. We were well looked after. A small but select choice of menu meals in the pub … but it was always top quality food. ( Heard other diners say so too. Lots of locals coming in for a pint, which is a good sign). Big garden with lots of seating and swifts circling overhead all thru summer. Good cooked breakfasts in the morning. Some corners of the place showing their age a little, that’s to be expected being built in 1380 !  The stream that runs thru their big garden .. is the actual border between England and Wales. Close to Hay in Wye, and lots of other places.  (The “Small Breeds & Owl centre”  in Kington is great for kids) . A charming historic Inn, with great food, its own cozy pub downstairs, and great hosts. We’ll be visiting again !!

Wonderful building, lovely setting, friendly and helpful staff, enjoyable food.  The dog was made welcome and enjoyed her visit too!

Just spent two nights in this hotel and although the decor and furnishings could do with a little TLC this is more than made up for by the friendliness  of the owners and staff  and the excellent quality of the food

This 14th century pub under new ownership is enchanting. After many years uninhabited we have had a wonderful time seated by a blazing log fire. We had the Pheasant consommé and expertly cooked Steak Haché. The service was excellent and everything was perfect. Must be the best in the region!

Glad to see this 16 th century pub restaurant back to its usual great atmosphere. Have been going here since the early 70’s and unfortunately it had been left to drift  over the last 10 years or so. But we called in on a Sunday for a pint some weeks ago and it was great to see it back to its former bustling atmosphere, with friendly hosts and although we haven’t ate there yet, the menu looked extremely interesting. Will be booking dinner there soon!! Also the location is amazing as it overlooks the River Wye .

We came down to try the new menu as we loved the sound of it. We were not disappointed. 
The service was as friendly and attentive as usual and the food was superb. 
The consommé starter was packed full of flavour and my Escabeche was delicate and delicious.
The main courses were equally delicious. 
The puddings looked delicious, unfortunately I was too full to try one.
We are so lucky to have such a wonderful place to eat in our doorstep.

This place is an absolute gem! Best meal I have had in years, a muscle starter, followed by delicious fish which was a far cry from normal pub food, but still at normal pub prices.   All served by efficient friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere with cosy open fireplaces. Can’t wait to go back.

The food was excellent and the place cheerful. An exciting new development in a five hundred year old building.  This was a Christmas group meal and we were well looked after.  As time goes on I am sure the new owners will think about comfortable seating and using quieter areas for those of us with hearing aids!

Lovely place. Recommend it. Ancient and attractive. Good beer, cost atmosphere, friendly hosts. Close to Hay on Wye. I would love to learn about the history of the place and visit it again. Set in its own grounds.

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A charming historic Inn serving great food, big garden, great hosts. We loved it.

Friendly hosts and great atmosphere

Delicious new menu

Our second visit

We were staying over the road in Cabalva farms excellent Mill Cottage and they recommended this - reputedly the oldest pub in Herefordshire.  It certainly looks the part inside with its beams and unevenly sized doors but it was very comfortable near the firte and the service was great and so friendly. The beer was excellent
 Most of the food was excellent especially the home made soup and puddings but I would say the fish and chips was slightly disappointing as I found the batter a bit soft rather than crispy.
I would definitely go back - it is a very popular place.

Great welcome in this ancient pub...

Visited here for our first visit following a muddy and wet walk across from Hay on Wye. 
Sadly the welcome was not what we expected. We were slow entering the pub as collapsing umbrellas and told off  as the door was open too long. We then chose a table and again told off we couldn’t sit at the table we liked as would obstruct the waitress serving. The waitress was not chatty or welcoming despite our apologies and tried to engage in chit chat. 
The food was lovely and the waitress slowly became more friendly but first impressions were not positive.Overall good food, beer and wine .

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Had a tasty lunch in the garden. Everything was pristine, the grass was cut and there were some lovely flowers and a great view. We had an excellent food service. Steak and ale pie, homemade beef lasagne followed by Bakewell tart and summer fruits pavlova. The butty Bach was an excellent pint and the Pinot wine was cold and crisp. To extend our lunch break we lingered and finished off with coffees. Didn’t want to leave……

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