Hereford Road

Superb British food - top notch ingredients, robust and rustic dishes.

Love the place, location and decor. Food is quite good. Just a warning to people booking online: although the restaurant did not contact me about this, they told me halfway through our meal that because we booked online, we were obliged to give up our table after a certain time, shorter than for normal bookings. Maybe this would not have been an issue except that the service was slow and inattentive, so they were telling us to give up our table at the same time that they were finally bringing round the puddings. Really rude and arrogant, and I assure you it wasn't cheaper just because I booked online.

Terrible accoustics were usually forgiven as the food has generally been excellent, until now. Heavy handed seasoning, (way too salty in most cases) overcooked accompaniments and side dish choices unavailable early in the evening. Pleasant service but very slow. Sense of food being prepared with little attention or thought which is not how it used to be. Simple plates well executed - no more. Wine list good with a few unusual choices but on the pricey side. Although local, I wont be visiting anytime soon after generally very disappointing meal.
Resting on its laurels? whatever the reason, all is not as it was, or should be, at Hereford Road.