The Rhydspence Inn

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  Deborah Goodwin

  ·4 weeks ago

  “I visited the Rhydspence on Saturday evening with friends for a meal. We were immediately made to feel very welcome and loved the atmosphere and cheerful service. The food was excellent, with an interesting, varied and reasonably priced menu....well done to all the Team at Rhydspence!”

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  Surrey Garland

  ·1 month ago

  “Two of us dropped in at 5.45, horse-hungry after a walk. Quick sharpening pint waiting for the kitchen to open (6pm) then we nipped into the back and had two £10 starters each - duck confit plus bubble & squeak (which here comes in a crusted 'bombe' surrounded by granular black pudding). Couldn't resist a bowl of chips - which, maybe because absolutely fresh, were stunningly good. Came out stuffed - and all for a scant 40 sheets!”

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  Lily Lloyd

  ·1 month ago

  “Eaten there twice the fort time the staff were friendly and our mains were nice. Nothing extraordinary, and definetly on the pricer side, but good quality and well balanced. The pudding were, sub par but the cocktails were lovely. The second time was awful. The staff were clearly stressed and made us feel like an inconvenience from the moment we stepped through the door. That would be fine if they were busy l, but we had booked and it was a quite Wednesday evening. The cocktails were good but the mains were dreadful. My friend had a stake and chips. The stake was cooked fine but it was a very small portion the chips were soggy and everything was over salted. I had the duck. It was a rubbish. The duck brest was undeeri cooked, and I like rare duck, the skin was flabby and extreamly salted. I was sat on a bed of vewrry sad kale and drenched in a really acidic addressing and topped with pickled blueberries, which definetdid not belong on the dish. Another costumer had simular complaints to me but the server simply told them that that was he the dish was meant to be. Still Hungary we dgave puddgdingds a shot. We both had a chox pastry. It was. Stale, stuffed with a veery dense whit chocolate "mouse" and grainy chocolate ice cream, accompanied by an unpleasantly tart raspberry jelly. Honestly, walked out feeling like I'd been robbed, and called stupid and too unsophisticated to understand the chef's palette. Honestly, if your in hay your money is much better spent in the blue bore. It definitely won't blow you away but your be full and satisfied walking out, enjoy the atmosphere and have a little extra lef in your pockets. Having had one goodish extra experience and one bad experience with the Rydespens, all I can say is the cocktails are nice but I'd rather go to a cocktail bar and if I wanted a nice meal near hay I have like 10 recommendations you should try first.”

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  Daniel O'Dell

  ·2 months ago

  “We had a wonderful stay here. A beautiful pub in a stunning bit of the world. The service was very attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. Local beers in the bar, a delicious breakfast with great coffee and homemade sourdough. Would definitely stay again”

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  Jessica Wills

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolutely delicious dinner in a beautifully old inn. The warmest welcome and friendliest service without being overwhelming. The duck breast was tender with I paired with the bubble and squeak. The Onglet steak was accompanied by delicious Cafe de Paris butter and really good chips. It was a lovely experience with an interesting combination of a locals having a drink, diners and guests staying.”

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  P

  ·3 months ago

  “Great food and fantastic venue, but be careful where they sit you. My wife and I had early dinner at this beautiful 14th century inn. What a building. The history oozes from the walls. It’s set in lovely grounds, with a stream bordering one side and tables dotted around. There is a reasonable parking area distributed between the side and front of the building, but by the time we left the at about 7:45pm it was full. I had the Gin Cured Salmon to start, the lamb main and the chocolate marquise to finish. All exquisite, if a little stingy with the lamb. My wife had the tomatoes to start, the aubergine as main and a starter that combined ice cream, cheese and granola (!!). She thought the first two courses were fantastic, but the left-field pudding just didn’t work for her. This was a second choice because the vegetarian option she wanted wasn’t available, and the gamble didn’t pay off. The other disappointing aspect of our visit was the table they reserved for us. Nearly all of the tables were larger, clearly set up to accommodate groups of four or more, but ours was a conspicuously small, round table in the corner. Apart from the surface area itself being too small, it was also unsuitable because it had a large triangular shelf mounted between the legs which prevented us from putting our legs underneath the table; we either had to tuck them under our chairs or sit side-on, both of which options were rather uncomfortable and gave me lower back pain that still plagues me the following morning. The issue wasn’t really noticeable until we’re were half way through the meal, so it would have been difficult to change. It wasn’t really a dining table, more of a side-table and definitely not suitable for eating at. Would have been a solid 4/5 were it not for this.”

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  Matilda Marshall

  ·3 months ago

  “We have had the most amazing experience here! Lovely food, lovely service. Couldn't recommend more highly! The seasonal produce is incredible and the menu was just brilliant. I can't speak for the rooms as we only ate at the restaurant, but I'm sure they're great too!”

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  James M

  ·4 months ago

  “We had a celebration family dinner here for 14 people. The restaurant is in a beautiful old building with lovely views and a friendly, spacious atmosphere. Craig and his staff did a first rate job of providing us with excellent service and delicious, tasty food of a standard I would expect only somewhere considerably more expensive. We would certainly go there again!”

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  S Cunningham

  ·6 months ago

  “Reserved a table for Sunday lunch with partner and 2 dogs as we were staying in the area and would recommend! Plenty of parking ,outside seating areas, lovely 16th century architecture and fireplaces inside. Great menu and pudding choices , served with approachable and friendly staff. We had the beef and pork belly and wow, great portion sizes! Partner squeezed in a pudding, of course ! Definitely recommend and worth booking ahead!”

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  Bella Bardswell

  ·6 months ago

  “Restaurant only review Arriving here feels like being greeted by an old friend. The pub is a beautiful maze of historic rooms—a charming "up and down" layout that makes the most of its heritage. They have done a stellar job of cultivating a warm, inviting atmosphere within such a stunning old building. The food is fabulous and impressively priced for the quality; despite living over an hour away, the drive is always worth it. What truly elevates the experience from nice to exceptional is the service. It is slick, professional, and provides a Michelin-level experience without a hint of pretentiousness.”

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