The Bookshop
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About The Bookshop
On Aubrey St in Hereford, The Bookshop is a modern British restaurant serving coffee, brunch, lunch and dinner. Bookshelves line the room and pages hang and scatter through the space as decor. Brunch runs to poached eggs on sourdough with bacon and avocado, and gluten-free bread is available for the avocado toast. Sunday lunch brings roast dinners with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and vegetables, and the dinner menu includes pork belly with a Yorkshire pudding and a jug of gravy. Other dishes include focaccia bread, lentil lasagne and lamb risotto, with clementine cheesecake among the baked desserts. Coffee runs to a vanilla latte, and a canned cucumber spritz offers a non-alcoholic option. Reservations are required for a table. Dogs are welcome throughout the restaurant.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast dinners, book pages decor, pork belly with yorkshire pudding and avocado toast on sourdough.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast dinners, book pages decor, pork belly with yorkshire pudding and avocado toast on sourdough.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting standout roasts like the chicken with Yorkshire pudding and veg, and pork belly served with an enormous Yorkshire pudding and gravy diners wanted to drink. Close behind, brunch gets consistent attention, from poached eggs on sourdough with avocado to gluten free avocado toast, alongside dishes like the clementine cheesecake, focaccia, lentil lasagne, and lamb risotto. Reviewers describe the bookshelf and hanging book page decor as a memorable touch, and staff are repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, including for dietary requirements. Portions are frequently noted as generous and prices affordable, though one reviewer flags drinks as expensive, singling out a non-alcoholic cucumber spritz priced near five pounds. One diner celebrating an engagement was given a complimentary drink, and several reviewers marking anniversaries describe the meal as fitting the occasion.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting standout roasts like the chicken with Yorkshire pudding and veg, and pork belly served with an enormous Yorkshire pudding and gravy diners wanted to drink. Close behind, brunch gets consistent attention, from poached eggs on sourdough with avocado to gluten free avocado toast, alongside dishes like the clementine cheesecake, focaccia, lentil lasagne, and lamb risotto. Reviewers describe the bookshelf and hanging book page decor as a memorable touch, and staff are repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, including for dietary requirements. Portions are frequently noted as generous and prices affordable, though one reviewer flags drinks as expensive, singling out a non-alcoholic cucumber spritz priced near five pounds. One diner celebrating an engagement was given a complimentary drink, and several reviewers marking anniversaries describe the meal as fitting the occasion.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We came here for our anniversary trip and were not disappointed, it was the BEST Sunday lunch we’ve had by far. We both had Chicken that had been cooked to perfection & plenty of veg, Yorkshire pudding, and roasties. Full of flavour and perfectly cooked. Service and atmosphere were outstanding. We were even given a complimentary drink as we’d got engaged this morning. 100% recommend coming here, you won’t be disappointed.”
- Google user
“Wow what a great place! Such high quality standard of ingredients and such fresh delicious flavors! I was honestly and truly impressed which is very rare for me. Highly recommend!!”
- Google user
“Really lovely place offer a great range of food which come in very large portions and was worth the price which was very affordable. The atmosphere in here was cosy with lovely decor around . They also offer baked desserts and other sweets so it won’t be difficult to find something you like here”
- Google user
“A great cafe in Hereford! the staff were accommodating in highlighting what can be made gluten free. I had the avocado toast on gluten free bread and it was delicious! it is a very aesthetic cafe and perfect for brunch.”
- Google user
“Went for Sunday lunch after reading reviews and was not disappointed. Had the pork belly which was incredible, cames with an enormous Yorkshire pudding, glad they didn't insist they were only for with beef! Massive jug of gravy that was so delicious, you just wanted a spoon to drink it with afterwards! Staff were friendly, it is quite loud in there but not too much. A good place to go with friends.”
Highlights
“Discover The Bookshop, a modern British restaurant in Hereford, offering a delightful menu for coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, and our award-winning Sunday lunch. Located in the heart of Hereford, we pride ourselves on using locally-sourced ingredients to craft a menu that celebrates British cuisine. Whether you're catching up over coffee, enjoying a leisurely brunch, or indulging in a hearty dinner, The Bookshop provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. Join us this Sunday for our renowned Sunday lunch and experience the best of Hereford dining. Explore our menu and book your table today!”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Bookshop
- The Yard4.31650 mi
courgette salad, sheepskin rugs in yard, fire and feast event
- Nando's Hereford4.26370.2 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
ordering via the app, slow or staggered food delivery, city centre location
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BookshopOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.71,484 | — | £10–50 | sunday roast dinners, book pages decor, pork belly with yorkshire pudding |
| The Yard | 4.3165 | 0 mi | — | courgette salad, sheepskin rugs in yard, fire and feast event |
| Nando's HerefordGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2637 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | ordering via the app, slow or staggered food delivery, city centre location |
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