The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a primary producer of top quality food and drink. Everything from cider, wine, artisan beer and cheeses, Gloucester old spot bacon and smoked Severn salmon, to organic juices and vegatables, free range chickens and eggs.
It is distributed locally and nationally and awaits every visitor. Many of our food producers have onsite shops, and produce can be found at regular Farmers' Markets and other outlets throughout the area.
The Abergavenny Food Festival is held annually on the third weekend in September and the Forest Food Showcase is held annually at Speech House on the first Sunday in October. The flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival takes place on the fourth weekend in October in the heart of Hereford. With many food stalls and demonstrations, they are great opportunities to try what the area has to offer.
All the establishments listed in this section of the website are inspected and rated under the National Scores on the Doors Food Hygiene Scheme and you will see the current rating on their individual pages. The minimum rating of 2 Stars must be achieved in order to be a member of our Association and listed on this website.
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Awarded two rosettes since 2005. Finalist in the Flavours of Herefordshire Awards since 2003 and winners in the restaurant category in 2009. Silver Winners in the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards in the Taste of the Heart and Restaurant with rooms categories 2009 and 2010. 
Awarded Top 100 Restaurant UK Good Curry Guide. Large function room. Quality meals and excellent service. 10% Discount on take-away meals. 
16th Century riverside Inn offering a variety of high quality food and real ales. 
This 16th Century Ironmaters Cottage has been sympathetically converted to provide an intimate restaurant. There is a traditional a la carte menu offering Welsh borders produce with varied fresh fish and vegetarian options. 
Town centre restaurant in ancient former coaching Inn. Fresh local market produce, fresh fish and game when in season 
We offer an excellent restaurant with a sophisticated “A La Carte” menu, plus keenly priced Bar meals, available lunchtime and evenings. Our lounge bar is often busy, particularly at weekends. 
The beautiful 16C barn offers a unique dining experience. Capture local flavour with a mouth watering menu prepared using the best fresh locally sourced produce. Recently listed in the Michelin Guide. AA 2 Rosettes Award. 
Hand made cheesemaking can be seen Tuesdays and Thursdays. Home cured bacon and hand made sausages including gluten free also available. 
A gem of a cafe - drop in even if just passing by - serving delicious light meals, homemade soups, cakes and superb leaf teas or Illy aribica coffee. The cafe walls are lined with fascinating mining memorabilia. 
The Kilcot Inn where Gloucestershire meets Herefordshire is a traditional pub with en-suite bedrooms. We offer locally sourced, seasonal food, a wide range of ales and ciders, and a well thought out wine list focusing on quality and value. 
Wye Valley picnics provide gourmet picnics from a fully catered picnic set up for you in a stunning location to a hamper delivered to your holiday cottage. The food for your picnic is chosen from local suppliers and prepared with love. 
Proper 13th century country pub opposite the Cathedral of the Forest. 8 Real Ales. Great food. 
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